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1. Zhang v Samsung Electronics New Zealand Ltd (Strike Out Application) [2023] NZHRRT 42 [pdf, 175 KB]

   Reference No. HRRT 033/2020 UNDER THE HUMAN RIGHTS ACT 1993 BETWEEN TAIMING ZHANG PLAINTIFF AND SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS NEW ZEALAND LIMITED DEFENDANT AT WELLINGTON BEFORE: Ms MG Coleman, Deputy Chairperson Ms SB Isaacs, Member Dr NR Swain, Member REPRESENTATION: Mr T Zhang in person Mr J Edwards and Ms BJ Shone for defendant DATE OF HEARING: 27 May 2021 DATE OF DECISION: 20 December 2023 DECISION OF TRIBUNAL STRIKING OUT THE STA...

2. Follow-up-report-to-the-United-Nations-Committee-against-Torture_FINAL.pdf [pdf, 384 KB]

   ...Nations’ Committee against Torture, which is provided in Appendix 1. Relation to government priorities 2 The follow-up report is an opportunity to present the Government’s priorities in and commitment to upholding New Zealand’s international human rights obligations. Background 3 New Zealand ratified the Convention against Torture and other Cruel, Inhuman, or Degrading Treatment or Punishment (the Convention) in 1989 and its Optional Protocol in 2007. The Convention establishes the...

3. Cooper v Hamilton Pharmacy 2011 Ltd (Application for Non-Publication Orders) [2017] NZHRRT 34 [pdf, 388 KB]

   1 (1) ORDER PREVENTING SEARCH OF THE TRIBUNAL FILE WITHOUT LEAVE OF THE TRIBUNAL OR OF THE CHAIRPERSON. IN THE HUMAN RIGHTS REVIEW TRIBUNAL [2017] NZHRRT 34 Reference No. HRRT 068/2016 UNDER THE PRIVACY ACT 1993 BETWEEN SIMON COOPER PLAINTIFF AND HAMILTON PHARMACY 2011 LIMITED FIRST DEFENDANT AND GRAHAM BURNETT SECOND DEFENDANT AT WELLINGTON BEFORE: Mr RPG Haines QC, Chairperson REPRESENTATION: Ms AV Twaddle...

4. Waters v Alpine Energy Ltd (Discovery) [2014] NZHRRT 8 [pdf, 97 KB]

   1 IN THE HUMAN RIGHTS REVIEW TRIBUNAL [2014] NZHRRT 8 Reference No. HRRT 011/2013 UNDER THE HUMAN RIGHTS ACT 1993 BETWEEN KEVIN ALLAN WATERS PLAINTIFF AND ALPINE ENERGY LIMITED DEFENDANT AT TIMARU BEFORE: Mr RPG Haines QC, Chairperson Ms DL Hart, Member Hon KL Shirley, Member REPRESENTATION: Mr KA Waters in person Mr SG Graham for defendant DATE OF HEARING: 10 February 2014 DATE OF DECISION: 20 February 2014 D...

5. [2020] NZEnvC 165 Taranaki Energy Watch Incorporated v South Taranaki District Council.pdf [pdf, 7.8 MB]

   ...sensitive activities (including residential dwelling) to an individual fatality risk level exceeding 1 x 1 o-6 per year. Section 2.8 Hazardous Substances and Contaminated Land Add the following new Issue to Section 2. 8: Issue 2.8.1 a The risks to human health and property from incompatible land use when new sensitive activities locate in proximity to existing significant hazardous facilities. Add the following text after the first sentence in the 3rd paragraph to the Explanation in...

6. Te Wini v Askelund [2015] NZHRRT 21 [pdf, 97 KB]

   1 IN THE HUMAN RIGHTS REVIEW TRIBUNAL [2015] NZHRRT 21 Reference No. HRRT 021/2013 UNDER THE PRIVACY ACT 1993 BETWEEN RICKEE TE WINI PLAINTIFF AND GRAEME ASKELUND DEFENDANT AT AUCKLAND BEFORE: Mr RPG Haines QC, Chairperson Mr RK Musuku, Member Mr BK Neeson JP, Member REPRESENTATION: Mr R Te Wini in person Mr G Askelund in person DATE OF HEARING: 7 April 2015 DATE OF DECISION: 15 June 2015 DECISION OF TRIBUN...

7. Director of Human Rights Proceedings v Hamilton [2012] NZHRRT 24 [pdf, 120 KB]

   1 IN THE HUMAN RIGHTS REVIEW TRIBUNAL [2012] NZHRRT 24 Reference No. HRRT 033/2011 IN THE MATTER OF A CLAIM UNDER THE PRIVACY ACT 1993 BETWEEN DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RIGHTS PROCEEDINGS PLAINTIFF AND DAVID HAMILTON DEFENDANT AT ASHBURTON BEFORE: Mr RPG Haines QC, Chairperson Ms W Gilchrist, Member Hon K Shirley, Member COUNSEL: Ms KT Dalziel for Director of Human Rights Proceedings Mr D Hamilton in person DATE OF HEARING: 16 a...

8. Cabinet Paper Reforming the Privacy Act 1993 [pdf, 360 KB]

   ...the agency concerned may complain to the Commissioner. In the first instance the Commissioner attempts to achieve a mediated outcome. Where such an outcome is not possible the Commissioner may ask the Director to consider taking proceedings to the Human Rights Tribunal. These proceedings may result in damages which address specific harm to individuals. 16. Under the Act currently, there is limited ability to address wider issues raised by a complaint. Currently the Commissioner ca...

9. Medico-legal

   Key statutes Human Assisted Reproductive Technology Act 2004 (HART) Crimes Act 1961 – Part 8 – Crimes against the person – duties tending to the preservation of life (for more information about the Crimes Act and criminal offences, see criminal law) Contraception, Sterilisation, and Abortion Act 1977 Key secondary legislation Human Assisted Reproductive Technology (Fees) Regulations 2005 Human Assisted Reproductive Technology Order 2005 Information/links to recent or currently und...

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10. 2015 to 2019 Ministry of Justice statement of intent [pdf, 952 KB]

    ...w ill w or k O ur v al ue s DRAFT 8 Our purpose is to support a strong justice system We ensure that New Zealand has a strong justice system that contributes to a safe and just society. In a safe and just New Zealand, fundamental human rights are guaranteed and protected. Laws are upheld, people are able to resolve their grievances, and crime is prevented or responded to when it does occur. Individuals and businesses are able to work and invest with confidence, so that New...