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1. BORA Taxation (Annual Rates, Business Taxation, Kiwisaver, and Remedial Matters) Bill [pdf, 387 KB]

   ...the Goods and Services Tax Act 1985. CONSISTENCY WITH SECTION 19 OF THE BILL OF RIGHTS ACT 5. Section 19(1) of the Bill of Rights Act protects the right to freedom from discrimination on the grounds of discrimination set out in section 21 of the Human Rights Act 1993, including age (which means any age of 16 years old and over). 6. Taking into account the various domestic and overseas judicial pronouncements as to the meaning of discrimination, the key questions in assessing whether d...

2. [2017] NZEmpC 88 Application for access to court documents [pdf, 88 KB]

   ...have access to another court file unrelated to his earlier proceedings and in which he was not a party. He claims that the file to which he wishes to have access will contain information relevant to proceedings he presently has pending under the Human Rights Act 1993. In case the Human Rights Act proceedings have a connection to AFT’s earlier proceedings in this Court anonymity is maintained in this judgment. [2] While the application which has now been made relates to an Empl...

3. Zhang v Apple Sales New Zealand (Strike Out) [2025] NZHRRT 9 [pdf, 199 KB]

   ...favourably in connection with the provision of goods and services, by reason of his race and ethnic or national origins.2 Mr Zhang also alleges that 1 This decision is to be cited as Zhang v Apple Sales New Zealand (Strike Out) [2025] NZHRRT 9. 2 Human Rights Act 1993 (HRA), ss 21(1)(f), (g), and 44(1)(b). IN THE HUMAN RIGHTS REVIEW TRIBUNAL [2025] NZHRRT 9 I TE TARAIPIUNARA MANA TANGATA REFERENCE NO. HRRT 034/2021 UNDER THE HUMAN RIGHTS ACT 1993 BETWEEN TAIMING ZHANG...

4. [2013] NZEmpC 226 Davis v Commissioner of Police [pdf, 129 KB]

   ...10-19 of the plaintiff’s first amended statement of claim. I summarise those allegations as follows. [12] Mr Davis says that on the final day of the investigation meeting in the Authority on 20 April 2010, the Police’s then General Manager of Human Resources, Wayne Annan, spoke to him. Mr Davis says that Mr Annan made him an offer about his future employment in the Police. Because the defendant says this was a “without prejudice” proposal to settle litigation that cannot...

5. [2016] NZEmpC 142 Leota v The CE of the Ministry of Social Development [pdf, 279 KB]

   ...practice. The Team Leader also stated in evidence that in referring the matter to the Residence Manager, he informed her of Mr Leota’s kidney problems. [9] Following the matter being referred to her, the Residence Manager, assisted by a Human Resources Consultant with the Ministry, adopted the Ministry’s Management of Sick Leave Guidelines incorporated into the collective agreement, to consider and deal with Mr Leota’s apparently excessive use of paid sick leave. The Res...

6. Evans v Accident Compensation Corporation (Mental Injury) [2025] NZACC 37 (4 March 2025) [pdf, 231 KB]

   ...in dispute. [4] Mr Evans suffers from hypopituitarism (pituitary deficiency) which he was diagnosed with as a child. [5] In 1984 and 1985 (when he was 3 - 4 years old), Mr Evans was treated for his condition at Christchurch Hospital with human growth hormone (HGH) injections, which contained hormone extracted from cadaver sourced human pituitary glands (injections). He was recorded as having an "excellent response" to the treatment with "no adverse effects"...

7. Deliu v New Zealand Law Society and National Standards Committee (Second Recusal Application) [2013] NZHRRT 12 [pdf, 122 KB]

   1 IN THE HUMAN RIGHTS REVIEW TRIBUNAL [2013] NZHRRT 12 Reference No. HRRT 014/11 UNDER THE HUMAN RIGHTS ACT 1993 BETWEEN FRANK DELIU PLANTIFF AND NEW ZEALAND LAW SOCIETY DEFENDANT Reference No. HRRT 045/11 BETWEEN FRANK DELIU PLANTIFF AND LAWYERS NATIONAL STANDARDS COMMITTEE DEFENDANT AT AUCKLAND Before: RPG Haines QC, Chairperson Mr GJ Cook JP, Member Ms PJ Davies, Member Mr F Deliu in person Mr WC Pyke fo...

8. Director of Human Rights Proceedings v Crampton [2015] NZHRRT 35 [pdf, 151 KB]

   1 IN THE HUMAN RIGHTS REVIEW TRIBUNAL [2015] NZHRRT 35 Reference No. HRRT 014/2014 UNDER THE PRIVACY ACT 1993 BETWEEN DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RIGHTS PROCEEDINGS PLAINTIFF AND DAVID JAMES CRAMPTON DEFENDANT AT WELLINGTON BEFORE: Mr RPG Haines QC, Chairperson Ms WV Gilchrist, Member Mr MJM Keefe JP, Member REPRESENTATION: Mr RW Kee, Director of Human Rights Proceedings with Ms JV Emerson Ms L Caris and Mr J Miller for defendant...

9. OIA-113637.pdf [pdf, 6.3 MB]

   ...Anna Rajesh Transport parking and road safety penalties 18 June presumption of innocence Johnston Chhana Regulation affirmed ins 25(c) NZBORA. Policy Deputy Amendments Proposals for double demerit Manager Secretary - Updating points may need to be Human Policy fees and designed carefully to ensure Rights penalties they are a justified limit on this s9(2)(a) right. We will continue s9(2)(a) supporting Transport on human rights implications as they develop these proposals further...

10. [2013] NZEmpC 157 Service and Food Workers Union Nga Ringa Tota Inc v Terranova Homes and Care Ltd [pdf, 343 KB]

    ...Court: Appearances: Chief Judge GL Colgan Judge Christina Inglis Judge ME Perkins Peter Cranney and Anthea Connor, counsel for plaintiffs Harry Waalkens QC and Elizabeth Coats, counsel for defendant Matthew Palmer, counsel for Human Rights Commission (HRC) as intervener Bruce Corkill QC and Jock Lawrie, counsel for New Zealand Council of Trade Workers (NZCTU) and Pay Equity Challenge Coalition (PECC) as interveners Stephanie Dyhrberg, counsel for Coalition...