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1. Taylor v Department of Corrections (Strike-Out Application) [2020] NZHRRT 42 [pdf, 137 KB]

   ...Taylor’s privacy. Corrections maintains that the letter was lawfully withheld. 1 [This decision is to be cited as Taylor v Department of Corrections (Strike-Out Application) [2020] NZHRRT 42.] IN THE HUMAN RIGHTS REVIEW TRIBUNAL [2020] NZHRRT 42 I TE TARAIPIUNARA MANA TANGATA 2 BACKGROUND [2] Mr Taylor and Mr Hunter initially filed this claim together, on 13 February 2015. A statement of reply was filed on 27 March 2015. O...

2. BORA Companies and Limited Partnerships Amendment Bill [pdf, 352 KB]

   ...generally likely to be confined to factual material. Section 19 – Freedom from Discrimination • Section 19(1) of the Bill of Rights Act affirms that everyone has the right to freedom from discrimination on the grounds of discrimination in the Human Rights Act 1993 (‘the Human Rights Act’). The grounds of discrimination under s 21(1)(i) of the Human Rights Act include discrimination based on age (commencing with the age of 16 years old) and disability. • The key questio...

3. BORA Social Security (Extension of Young Persons Services and Remedial Matters) Amendment Bill [pdf, 306 KB]

   ...Consistency of the Bill with the Bill of Rights Act Section 19 – Right to freedom from discrimination 9. Section 19(1) of the Bill of Rights Act affirms that everyone has the right to freedom from discrimination on the grounds set out in the Human Rights Act 1993. Grounds of discrimination include age, family status, and marital status. 10. Drawing on New Zealand case law on discrimination, we consider that the key questions in assessing whether there is a limit on the right to fre...

4. MLC - 2012 November - World indigenous housing conference 2012 [pdf, 325 KB]

   ...broker” to secure grants from private companies to indigenous communities. This sounded too good to be true. And it was, as it can only work in the particular tax environment of the USA. Nevertheless, it is an interesting innovation. Habitat for Humanity presented on its model for assisting indigenous housing in Canada. The charity’s approach is really no different in Canada to the approach it takes in New Zealand. That is, the home owner borrows the cost of building a house...

5. [2016] NZSSAA 017 (11 March 2016) [pdf, 64 KB]

   ...We do not consider there are any circumstances in this case which would persuade us that the discretion in s 70(2) should be exercised to commence deduction on a later date. [22] At the hearing of this matter we explained to the appellant that the Human Rights Act 1993 does not override the Social Security Act 1964 or the New Zealand Superannuation and Retirement Income Act 2001, although the latter legislation must be interpreted in a manner consistent with the Human Rights Act 1993. A...

6. BORA Electoral Amendment Bill [pdf, 373 KB]

   ...equality and transparency in the conduct of election campaigns through the imposition of objective and proportionate controls on electoral advertising, expenditure and related activity. [2] 11. This principle has been widely accepted as consistent with human rights standards, including by the United Nations Human Rights Committee,[3] the European Court of Human Rights[4] and the Supreme Court of Canada.[5] The United States Supreme Court has, however, rejected this principle, in keeping...

7. Willing v New Zealand Police (Strike-Out Application) [2020] NZHRRT 17 [pdf, 482 KB]

   ...to the Privacy Commissioner in 2016 about concerns arising from that request. 1 [This decision is to be cited as Willing v New Zealand Police (Strike-Out Application) [2020] NZHRRT 17] IN THE HUMAN RIGHTS REVIEW TRIBUNAL [2020] NZHRRT 17 2 [2] On 30 March 2017, Mr Willing filed a claim in this Tribunal seeking compensation for interferences with his privacy. The Police filed a statement of reply o...

8. BN v Accident Compensation Corporation (Leave to appeal to the High Court) [2025] NZACC 67 (29 April 2025) [pdf, 201 KB]

   ...provides: (1) Accident means any of the following kinds of occurrences: (a) a specific event or a series of events, other than a gradual process, that— (i) involves the application of a force (including gravity), or resistance, external to the human body; … [12] Section 20 provides: (1) A person has cover for a personal injury if— (a) he or she suffers the personal injury in New Zealand on or after 1 April 2002; and (b) the personal injury is any of the kinds of...

9. CW v Accident Compensation Corporation (Claim for cover for mental injury) [2025] NZACC 067 (7 April 2025) [pdf, 201 KB]

   ...provides: (1) Accident means any of the following kinds of occurrences: (a) a specific event or a series of events, other than a gradual process, that— (i) involves the application of a force (including gravity), or resistance, external to the human body; … [12] Section 20 provides: (1) A person has cover for a personal injury if— (a) he or she suffers the personal injury in New Zealand on or after 1 April 2002; and (b) the personal injury is any of the kinds of...

10. PC8 Urban Common Bundle - Volume 2 [pdf, 7.6 MB]

    ...national policy statement recognises iwi/hapū and community interests in fresh water, CB0468 5 including their environmental, social, economic, and cultural values. There are two compulsory values that must be managed for – ecosystem health and human health. National bottom lines in the national policy statement are not standards to aim for. Where freshwater management units are below national bottom lines they must be improved to at least the national bottom line, or better, over...