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1. Gay and Lesbian Clergy Anti-Discrimination Society v Bishop of Auckland [2013] NZHRRT 36 [pdf, 163 KB]

   1 (1) ORDER PROHIBITING PUBLICATION OF NAME, ADDRESS OR IDENTIFYING PARTICULARS OF WITNESS (2) ORDER PREVENTING SEARCH OF THE TRIBUNAL FILE WITHOUT LEAVE OF THE CHAIRPERSON IN THE HUMAN RIGHTS REVIEW TRIBUNAL [2013] NZHRRT 36 Reference No. HRRT 021/2012 UNDER THE HUMAN RIGHTS ACT 1993 BETWEEN THE GAY AND LESBIAN CLERGY ANTI- DISCRIMINATION SOCIETY INC PLAINTIFF AND THE BISHOP OF AUCKLAND DEFENDANT AT AUCKLAND BEFORE: Mr RP...

2. Director of Human Rights Proceedings v Sensible Sentencing Group Trust (Application by NZ Herald for Access to Tribunal File) [2013] NZHRRT 20 [pdf, 44 KB]

   1 IN THE HUMAN RIGHTS REVIEW TRIBUNAL [2013] NZHRRT 20 Reference No. HRRT 006/2013 UNDER THE PRIVACY ACT 1993 IN THE MATTER OF AN APPLICATION BY THE NEW ZEALAND HERALD FOR ACCESS TO THE TRIBUNAL FILE BETWEEN DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RIGHTS PROCEEDINGS PLAINTIFF AND THE SENSIBLE SENTENCING GROUP TRUST DEFENDANT TRIBUNAL: Rodger Haines QC, Chairperson REPRESENTATION: Mr SRG Judd for plaintiff Mr DA Garrett for defendant Mr D Fisher...

3. [2019] NZREADT 45 Beatson - Ruling on Costs (26 November 2019) [pdf, 167 KB]

   ...the Second Respondents, Mr Sheppard argued that the approach that had been adopted in Andrews was not applicable to costs awards in the Tribunal. He contended: 22. It is acknowledged that in some cases before some Tribunals, in particular the Human Rights Review Tribunal, there needs to be caution exercised not to deter access to justice by making costs awards. However, that is not the case here. This case does not involve any public law or constitutional matter (as in the case...

4. Health & Disability Commissioner Act 1994

   ...proceedings – whether costs to be awarded against Director of Proceedings – Health and Disability Commissioner Act 1994, s 54(2) Director of Proceedings v Smith (Costs) [2020] NZHRRT 35 Costs – whether costs follow the event in proceedings under Human Rights Act 1993, Privacy Act 1993 and Health and Disability Commissioner Act 1994 – Human Rights Act 1993, s 105 Turner v University of Otago (Costs) [2021] NZHRRT 48 Director of Proceedings v Smith (Costs) [2020] NZHRRT 35 Director of...

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5. International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights - government report back 5th report [pdf, 242 KB]

   GE.11- Human Rights Committee Consideration of reports submitted by States parties under article 40 of the Covenant New Zealand Information received from New Zealand on the implementation of the concluding observations of the Human Rights Committee (CCPR/C/NZL/CO/5) [11 April 2011] 1. On 7 April 2010, the Human Rights Committee adopted concluding observations on New Zealand’s fifth periodic report (CCPR/C/NZL/CO/5). The Committee requested relevant information, wi...

6. Proactive release – Proposed changes to the incitement provisions in the Human Rights Act 1993 [pdf, 2.8 MB]

   © Crown Copyright, Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) Hon Kris Faafoi Minister of Justice Proactive release – Proposed changes to the incitement provisions in the Human Rights Act 1993 Date of issue: 13 April 2021 The following documents have been proactively released by the Ministry of Justice. Some information has been withheld on the basis that it would not, if requested under the Official Information Act 1982 (OIA), be released. Where that is the case...

7. Stockman v NZAC (Order Removing Proceedings to High Court) [2022] NZHRRT 52 [pdf, 82 KB]

   Reference No. HRRT 024/2022 UNDER THE HUMAN RIGHTS ACT 1993 BETWEEN PETER GERARD STOCKMAN PLAINTIFF AND NEW ZEALAND ASSOCIATION OF COUNSELLORS INCORPORATED DEFENDANT AT WELLINGTON BEFORE: Ms SJ Eyre, Chairperson Dr SJ Hickey MNZM, Member Ms SM Kai Fong, Member REPRESENTATION: Mr PG Stockman in person Mr R Hern and Ms S Woods for defendant DATE OF HEARING: Heard on the papers DATE OF DECISION: 22 December 2022 ORDER THAT PROCE...

8. Platt v Royal Federation of New Zealand Justices’ Associations Inc (Removal to High Court) [2024] NZHRRT 17 [pdf, 188 KB]

   1 DECISION OF TRIBUNAL (REMOVAL OF STRIKE OUT APPLICATION TO THE HIGH COURT)1 1 This decision is to be cited as Platt v Royal Federation of New Zealand Justices’ Associations Inc (Removal to High Court) NZHRRT 17 IN THE HUMAN RIGHTS REVIEW TRIBUNAL [2024] NZHRRT 17 I TE TARAIPIUNARA MANA TANGATA REFERENCE NO. HRRT 044/2022 UNDER THE HUMAN RIGHTS ACT 1993 BETWEEN GRAEME STANLEY PLATT PLAINTIFF AND ROYAL FEDERATION OF NEW ZEALAND JUSTICES’ ASSOCIATIONS INCORP...

9. OIA-Policy Work Programme [pdf, 2.6 MB]

   ...institutions of government and states their powers and regulates the exercise of those powers.1 The system is underpinned by fundamental principles such as respect for the Treaty, the rule of law, democratic accountability, the separation of powers, and human rights. 6. Nearly all countries have their core constitutional arrangements in a single document that is supreme law (i.e. it can be used to override or ‘strike-down’ other laws). New Zealand is sometimes said to have an unwritten con...

10. OIA-124050.pdf [pdf, 5.3 MB]

    ...would be very grateful if you could just confirm the case you mentioned. I will also be in touch again soon about the upcoming engagement – we are looking to have a second day in Auckland. Ngā mihi Anna Johnston (she / her) Policy Manager | Human Rights | Policy Group Cell: www.justice.govt.nz Document 3 S9(2)(a) S9(2)(a) S9(2)(a) S9(2)(a) RELE ASED U NDER THE O FFIC IAL I NFORMATIO N ACT 19 82 1 From: Jonathan Ayling Sent: Tuesday, 10 June 2025 5:05 am To: Budler,...