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1. [2020] NZEnvC 018 Taranaki Energy Watch Incorporated v South Taranaki District Council [pdf, 5.4 MB]

   ...- DECISION 2020 2 [1] This is the second Interim Decision concerning an appeal by Taranaki Energy Watch in relation to the proposed South Taranaki District Plan. [2] The appeal raises two broad topics of concern: (a) Topic A - the risk of human fatality attendant upon a fire or explosion; and (b) Topic B - the risk of adverse health effects from the emission of contaminants to air. [3] In this decision, we consider further evidence produced on the topic of risk and the wordi...

2. Gay and Lesbian Clergy Anti-Discrimination Society Inc v Bishop of Auckland (Non-Party Access by TVNZ to Tribunal File) [2013] NZHRRT 17 [pdf, 37 KB]

   1 IN THE HUMAN RIGHTS REVIEW TRIBUNAL [2013] NZHRRT 17 Reference No. HRRT 021/2012 UNDER THE HUMAN RIGHTS ACT 1993 IN THE MATTER OF AN APPLICATON BY TVNZ FOR ACCESS TO THE TRIBUNAL FILE BETWEEN THE GAY AND LESBIAN CLERGY ANTI- DISCRIMINATION SOCIETY INC PLAINTIFF AND THE BISHOP OF AUCKLAND DEFENDANT AT AUCKLAND TRIBUNAL: Rodger Haines QC, Chairperson REPRESENTATION: Mr D Ryken and Mr G Wong for Plaintiff Mr B Gray QC and Pro...

3. BORA Misuse of Drugs (Medicinal Cannabis and Other Matters) Amendment Bill [pdf, 166 KB]

   ...practitioner. Consistency of the Bill with the Bill of Rights Act Section 19(1) – Freedom from discrimination 4. Section 19(1) of the Bill of Rights Act affirms the right to be free from discrimination on the prohibited grounds set out in the Human Rights Act 1993 (‘the Human Rights Act’). 5. The key questions determining whether legislation limits the freedom from discrimination are: 1 a. does the legislation draw a distinction on one of the prohibited grounds of discrim...

4. BORA Youth Employment Training and Education Bill [pdf, 166 KB]

   ...its purpose. Consistency of the Bill with the Bill of Rights Act Section 19(1) – Freedom from discrimination 4. Section 19(1) of the Bill of Rights Act affirms the right to be free from discrimination on the prohibited grounds set out in the Human Rights Act 1993 (‘the Human Rights Act’). 5. The key questions determining whether legislation limits the freedom from discrimination are: 1 a. does the legislation draw a distinction on one of the prohibited grounds of discrimi...

5. [2020] NZEmpC 33 Carrigan v The Attorney-General [pdf, 101 KB]

   ...Zealand Council of Trade Unions (NZCTU) for leave to appear and be heard. [2] During the course of a telephone directions conference with the parties, it was agreed that an opportunity would be given to the NZCTU, Business New Zealand and the Human Rights Commission to apply to intervene and to be heard in the proceedings, given the nature of the issues involved. [3] Notice was accordingly given to those three organisations. Business New Zealand has advised the Court that it d...

6. Steele v Salisbury School (Costs) [2012] NZHRRT 26 [pdf, 61 KB]

   1 IN THE HUMAN RIGHTS REVIEW TRIBUNAL [2012] NZHRRT 26 Reference No. HRRT 022/2011 IN THE MATTER OF A CLAIM UNDER THE PRIVACY ACT 1993 BETWEEN MARCUS JAMES STEELE PLAINTIFF AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF SALISBURY SCHOOL DEFENDANT AT NELSON BEFORE: Mr RPG Haines QC, Chairperson Ms J Grant MNZM, Member Ms S Ineson QSM, Member REPRESENTATION: Mr Steele in person Mr DM O’Neill for Defendant DATE OF HEARING: 16 December 20...

7. [2016] NZEmpC 20 Roy v Board of Trustees of Tamaki College [pdf, 522 KB]

   ...………………………………………………………………… [25] Relevant facts August 2009 incident ………………………………………………………. The 2010 powhiri …………………………………………………………... A complaint to the Human Rights Commission (HRC) and other correspondence ……………………………………………………………. The HRC mediation and fall-out ……………………………………...

8. Handy v New Zealand Fire Service Commission (Strike-Out Application No. 2) [2019] NZHRRT 19 [pdf, 90 KB]

   Reference No. HRRT 017/2016 UNDER THE HUMAN RIGHTS ACT 1993 BETWEEN JARVIS-MONTREL HANDY PLAINTIFF AND NEW ZEALAND FIRE SERVICE COMMISSION DEFENDANT AT AUCKLAND BEFORE: Ms MA Roche, Co-Chairperson Dr SJ Hickey MNZM, Member Mr RK Musuku, Member REPRESENTATION: Mr J Handy in person Mr GC Davenport defendant DATE OF HEARING: Heard on the papers DATE OF DECISION: 22 March 2019 DECISION OF TRIBUNAL STRIKING OUT CLAIM1 [1] In March 2016 Mr Han...

9. Director of Proceedings v Smith (Costs) [2020] NZHRRT 35 [pdf, 259 KB]

   ...OF TRIBUNAL ON COSTS APPLICATION BY DEFENDANT1 1 [This decision is to be cited as Director of Proceedings v Smith (Costs) [2020] NZHRRT 35. Note publication restrictions.] IN THE HUMAN RIGHTS REVIEW TRIBUNAL [2020] NZHRRT 35 I TE TARAIPIUNARA MANA TANGATA 2 INTRODUCTION [1] The issue in the present case is whether an award of costs is to be made in favour of the defendant who successfully applied for a final...

10. Cabinet and Ministerial advice on Firearms Registry Review - Terms of Reference [pdf, 3.5 MB]

    ...criteria, which will ensure that policy proposals in the reformed firearms regulatory system: • contribute to protecting the public from firearms related harm • are simple and easy to understand and apply • are necessary • consider human rights and privacy of personal information, and • provide for effective and efficient delivery of service. 10. Commencing the Review is one of the early steps for the ‘Phase 3: institutional arrangements for effective and efficien...