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1. OIA-102701.pdf [pdf, 793 KB]

   ...determine adjournments and other requests • Ability to work with new and emerging technology to enhance access to justice • Ability to cope with stressful situations and potentially disturbing information • Mature outlook and the ability to assess human nature accurately Decision-making and analytical skills Members must be able to: • remain open minded, avoiding typecasting or making assumptions about people • contribute to the decision-making of the Tribunal which is soun...

2. BORA-Advice-Pae-Ora-Healthy-Futures-3-Day-Postnatal-Stay-Amendment-Bill-PUBLISHED.pdf [pdf, 250 KB]

   ...to be factual in nature and contains limited expressive value. Section 19 - Freedom from discrimination on the basis of sex 8. Section 19(1) of the Bill of Rights Act affirms the right to freedom from discrimination on the grounds set out in the Human Rights Act 1993, one of which is “sex". The term “sex” includes pregnancy and childbirth. 9. The Bill refers only to “women”. To the extent that “sex” includes gender identity we have considered whether the Bill engag...

3. Justice inspiring the next generation

   ...Annie May, mentored three young women: two in the Manawatu who were in their last year of high school, and the third in her first year at AUT. She was really impressed about their enthusiasm and desire to help others. "All three had a keen interest in human rights law and want to do something that is, as one of them said, 'more than just sitting in a cushy office and helping businesses make money'. I really enjoyed mentoring and would encourage other people to take up the chance to do so." Serv...

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4. Proposals against incitement of hatred and discrimination - discussion document - Bengali [pdf, 472 KB]

   ......................................................................................................11 মত �কােশর �াধীনতার অিধকার সংরি�ত তেব যু��স�ত সীমা সােপ� ..............................12 মানবািধকার আইন (Human Rights Act) 1993-এ শ�তা �েরাচনা িনিষ� করার দু�ট িবধান রেয়েছ ..................................

5. BORA Social Security Amendment Bill [pdf, 272 KB]

   ...INCONSISTENCY WITH THE BILL OF RIGHTS ACT Section 19: Freedom from Discrimination 11 Under section 19(1) of the Bill of Rights Act everyone has the right to freedom from discrimination on the grounds of discrimination set out in section 21 of the Human Rights Act 1993. The grounds of discrimination include age, marital status, family status and sex. 12 Not all policies or practices that draw a distinction between individuals give rise to an issue of discrimination under section 19(...

6. Waitangi Tribunal - issue 59 of Te Manutukutuku [pdf, 669 KB]

   ...lesser form of rights, mainly the right to greater participation in coastal man- agement. No other private property rights in the foreshore and seabed will be abolished. The Tribunal found that these proposals are in breach of Treaty principles, human rights principles, and the norms of good government. The Tribunal’s primary recom- mendation is that the government go back to the drawing board and engage with Mäori to negotiate a solution. Five other recommenda- tions were...

7. Cooper v Corrections [2019] NZHRRT 23 [pdf, 201 KB]

   ...awaiting sentencing on a charge of driving with excess blood alcohol, in addition to a number of other offences. 1 [This decision is to be cited as Cooper v Corrections [2019] NZHRRT 23.] IN THE HUMAN RIGHTS REVIEW TRIBUNAL [2019] NZHRRT 23 2 [2] On Friday, 28 February 2014, a probation officer, Vaega Tiatia, telephoned Ms Tupe and identified himself as Mr Cooper’s probation officer. By doing so, he disclosed to Ms Tupe that Mr...

8. [2021] NZEmpC 88 Panapa v Spotless Facility Services (NZ) Ltd [pdf, 222 KB]

   ...considered she needed to return to work, which she did. On 17 May 2018, Ms Panapa started counselling, as she considered she was not coping well due to stress at work. [7] On 30 May 2018, Ms Panapa contacted Ms Ereckson, who was working as a Human Resource (HR) Advisor at Spotless Facility Services, providing HR Support for Spotless. Ms Ereckson confirms that she had a short discussion with Ms Panapa in which Ms Panapa advised her of the accusation against her from other employees...

9. Director of Proceedings v Rolston [2021] NZHRRT 35 [pdf, 449 KB]

   (1) ORDER PROHIBITING PUBLICATION OF NAME OR IDENTIFYING PARTICULARS OF AGGRIEVED PERSON (2) ORDER PREVENTING SEARCH OF THE TRIBUNAL FILE WITHOUT LEAVE OF THE CHAIRPERSON OR OF THE TRIBUNAL IN THE HUMAN RIGHTS REVIEW TRIBUNAL [2021] NZHRRT 35 I TE TARAIPIUNARA MANA TANGATA Reference No. HRRT 020/2021 UNDER THE HEALTH AND DISABILITY COMMISSIONER ACT 1994 BETWEEN DIRECTOR OF PROCEEDINGS PLAINTIFF AND STEVE ROLSTON DEFENDANT AT WELLINGTON BEFORE: Ms GJ Goodw...

10. Director of Proceedings v Tui Medical Ltd [2021] NZHRRT 44 [pdf, 517 KB]

    ...Heard on the papers DATE OF DECISION: 20 September 2021 (REDACTED) DECISION OF TRIBUNAL1 1 [This decision is to be cited as Director of Proceedings v Tui Medical Ltd [2021] NZHRRT 44. Note publication restrictions.] IN THE HUMAN RIGHTS REVIEW TRIBUNAL [2021] NZHRRT 44 I TE TARAIPIUNARA MANA TANGATA 2 [1] These proceedings under the Health and Disability Commissioner Act 1994 were filed on 31 August 2021. [2] Prior to the filing of the proceedings the par...