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1. Tom De Pelsemaeker - Statement of Supplementary Evidence in relation to pORPS (14 July 2021) [pdf, 188 KB]

   ...managing climate change is set out in Chapter IM – Integrated Management. This framework is aimed at enhancing environmental and community resilience by identifying and recognising climate change impacts, providing for activities that reduce human impacts on the environment and reduce the risk and impacts of climate change, and facilitating planning responses that allow communities to adapt to and mitigate the effects of climate change (IM – P8 to P12). ISSUE 5: To what ext...

2. LCRO 1/2020 NR v YB (28 June 2021) [pdf, 150 KB]

   ...very serious emotional impact on [her], personally and the stress has impacted [her] health”. [6] Although this Office lacks the statutory jurisdiction to make determinations in these regards, Ms NR’s views that the decision contravenes the Human Rights Act 1993 and her rights under the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990, in particular for being expressly and/or impliedly racist, are noted for completeness. [7] Mrs YB’s reply to the application for review is dated 29 July 202...

3. Kapiti-Coast-District-Council-Cover-Letter-Form-7a-and-Form-18-20221101.pdf [pdf, 446 KB]

   ...construction. These approvals may include resource consents determined relevant at the time of construction, such as consents for soil disturbance under the National Environmental Standard for Assessing and Managing Contaminants in Soil to Protect Human Health. The following consultation has been undertaken with parties that are likely to be affected: Consultation has been undertaken with iwi, landowners, the community and key stakeholders including as part of the assessment of alterna...

4. Cook v Legacy Church [2023] NZHRRT 31 [pdf, 185 KB]

   ...Church, described as the Legacy group or as being under the Legacy umbrella. The defendant, Legacy Church is also one of the legal entities within the Legacy group. 1 [This decision is to be cited as Cook v Legacy Church [2023] NZHRRT 31]. IN THE HUMAN RIGHTS REVIEW TRIBUNAL [2022] NZHRRT 31 I TE TARAIPIUNARA MANA TANGATA 2 [2] On 27 September 2019 Ms Cook’s lawyers sent a Privacy Act 1993 (PA, 1993)2 request to Legacy Housing’s General Manager for Ms Cook’s personal info...

5. [2024] NZEnvC 098 Neale Russell Limited v Waikato District Council [pdf, 408 KB]

   ...period. MAZ-S1(1)(a) does not apply to the following: (i) Aircraft landing or taking off in an emergency; or (ii) Emergency flights required to rescue persons from life threatening situations; or (iii) Emergency flights to transport patients, human vital organs or medical personnel in a medical emergency; or (iv) Flights required to meet the needs to a national or civil defence emergency declared under the Civil Defence Emergency Management Act 2002; or (v) Flights required to meet th...

6. HI v D Ltd and FB [2024] NZDT 26 (20 February 2024) [pdf, 233 KB]

   ...further financial loss being suffered by HI. The inconvenience was subsequently caused by having to pursue the refund with FB and send follow up emails. 49. While not discussed at the hearing, HI, in his written submissions, made reference to the Human Rights Act 1993 and the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990. The Disputes Tribunal does not have jurisdiction to make orders under these Acts. 50. I do appreciate the difficult situation that HI found himself in and I do sympathise...

7. Port-Waikato-By-Election-Cabinet-paper.pdf [pdf, 548 KB]

   ...following approval by the Governor-General. Compliance 47 This Order complies with each of the following: 47.1 the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi; 47.2 the rights and freedoms contained in the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990 or the Human Rights Act 1993; 47.3 the principles and guidelines set out in the Privacy Act 2020; 47.4 relevant international standards and obligations; I N C O N F I D E N C E 7 I N C O N F I D E N C E 47.5 the Legislation Guidelines (2021...

8. OIA-120507.pdf [pdf, 1 MB]

   ...useful idea of including some thoughts on possible scope. The small scope and large scope are reasonably obvious but I need to check in with Helen and Kathleen on the middle ground. Happy to discuss. Ngā mihi Anna Johnston (she / her) Policy Manager | Human Rights | Policy Group Cell: | www.justice.govt.nz s9(2)(a) RE LE AS ED U ND ER T HE O FF IC IA L IN FO RM AT IO N AC T 19 82

9. Proactive release - Amendments to the Property Law Act 2007 relating to commercial leases and mortgages [pdf, 678 KB]

   ...depending on the point at which notices are issued and the legislation is enacted. Compliance 41 The proposals described in this paper are not inconsistent with the rights and freedoms contained in the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990 and the Human Rights Act 1993. That is because there is no general protection for property under the Bill of Rights Act. While extending the notice periods for tenants to amend breaches and mortgagors to remedy defaults does restrict the exercise of p...

10. KM v S Ltd [2024] NZDT 624 (16 July 2024) [pdf, 224 KB]

    ...others that put her into a vulnerable position. I also note that KM was not denied accommodation. She was simply told she would have to pay the full price of $440 for the Deluxe room. KM referred to common law, natural law, and international civil and human rights agreements, the principals of which give rights to restitution for suffering or grievances. I have dealt with KM’s claims on the basis of the current contract law and consumer legislation in New Zealand. 36. Even if KM�...