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1. BORA Cultural Property (Protection in Armed Conflict) Bill [pdf, 230 KB]

   ...absolute prohibition on the unofficial use of the Emblem. CONSISTENCY WITH SECTION 19 OF THE BILL OF RIGHTS ACT 14. Section 19 the Bill of Rights Act affirms the right to be free from discrimination on the grounds set out in section 21 of the Human Rights Act 1993. These grounds include, inter alia, ethnic or national origins (including nationality or citizenship). 15. In our view, taking into account the various domestic and overseas judicial pronouncements as to the meaning of d...

2. Dunedin City Council - Zoe Moffat - EIC - 25 February 2022 [pdf, 221 KB]

   ...and Dr Sam Thomas of the Otago Regional Council discusses the effects wastewater discharges have on water quality across Otago, including Dunedin. Wastewater discharge policies – 7.C.12 and 7.C.13 23 Policy 7.C.12 relates to discharges of human sewage from existing reticulated wastewater systems, including extensions to those systems. Provisions (a) to (e) specify measures designed to reduce the adverse effects of these discharges. 24 Policy 7.C.13 relates to discharges of...

3. Director of Proceedings v Wilding International Ltd [2021] NZHRRT 45 [pdf, 351 KB]

   ...on the papers DATE OF DECISION: 22 September 2021 (REDACTED) DECISION OF TRIBUNAL1 1 [This decision is to be cited as Director of Proceedings v Wilding International Ltd [2021] NZHRRT 45. Note publication restrictions.] IN THE HUMAN RIGHTS REVIEW TRIBUNAL [2021] NZHRRT 45 I TE TARAIPIUNARA MANA TANGATA 2 [1] These proceedings under the Health and Disability Commissioner Act 1994 were filed on 20 April 2021. [2] Subsequent to the filing of the proceedings th...

4. Keston v Redwood Corporation Ltd (Extension of Time to Commence Proceedings) [2022] NZHRRT 50 [pdf, 141 KB]

   ...in this Tribunal, as he sought to commence proceedings under s 98(1)(b) of the Act one week late. 1 [This decision is to be cited as Keston v Redwood Corporation Ltd (Extension of Time to Commence Proceedings) [2022] NZHRRT 50.] IN THE HUMAN RIGHTS REVIEW TRIBUNAL [2022] NZHRRT 50 I TE TARAIPIUNARA MANA TANGATA 2 BACKGROUND [1] In May 2021 Mr Keston made an IPP6 request to the Redwood Corporation Limited trading as Pelican Club (Pelican Club) to access his personal info...

5. 20230413-Dairy-Industry-Restructuring-Fonterra-Capital-Restructuring-Amendment-Bill.pdf [pdf, 194 KB]

   ...seizure appears to be reasonable and that therefore this right is not engaged. Section 19 – Freedom from discrimination 13. Section 19(1) of the Bill of Rights Act affirms the right to freedom from discrimination on the grounds set out in the Human Rights Act 1993 (the Human Rights Act). 14. Discrimination under section 19 of the Bill of Rights Act arises where:10 a. there is differential treatment or effects as between persons or groups in analogous or comparable situations based...

6. [2022] NZACC 6 – Jones v ACC (19 January 2022) [pdf, 164 KB]

   ...required that the judgment be recalled.2 [15] The Court noted that the basis for Mr Jones’ application for recall related to the third category, and flowed from the destruction of his 1991 claim file, and that he relied upon the decision of the Human Rights Review Tribunal in Vivash.3 The Court determined that the Vivash decision had no application to the present proceeding, as the Human Rights Review Tribunal was exercising a different jurisdiction and applying legislation f...

7. Intelligence and Security Act 2017 Review - Engagement report [pdf, 323 KB]

   ...establishes clear objectives, function and powers for New Zealand’s intelligence and security agencies: The New Zealand Security Intelligence Service (NZSIS), and the Government Communications Security Bureau (GCSB). 2. The Act sets out safeguards and human rights protections, including oversight bodies such as the Inspector-General of Intelligence, the Intelligence and Security Committee, and the Commissioner of Security Warrants. The Act requires the intelligence and security age...

8. Intelligence and Security Act 2017 Review Engagement report [pdf, 323 KB]

   ...out the objectives, functions and powers of New Zealand’s intelligence and security agencies: The New Zealand Security Intelligence Service (NZSIS), and the Government Communications Security Bureau (GCSB). 2. The Act sets out safeguards and human rights protections, including oversight bodies such as the Inspector-General of Intelligence, the Intelligence and Security Committee, and the Commissioners of Security Warrants. The Act requires the intelligence and security agencies to...

9. NZBORA advice Spatial Planning Bill Final for publication.pdf [pdf, 224 KB]

   ...Local Government Act 2002. Consistency of the Bill with the Bill of Rights Act Section 19 – Freedom from discrimination 6. Section 19(1) of the Bill of Rights Act affirms the right to freedom from discrimination on the grounds set out in the Human Rights Act 1993 (the Human Rights Act). 1 Currently the Natural and Built Environment Bill, which is progressing alongside this Bill. 2 Te Oranga o te Taiao is defined in cl 2.1(2) of the Natural and Built Environment Bill (PCO 235...

10. [2023] NZEnvC 122 Morrison v Dunedin City Council [pdf, 2.9 MB]

    ...personls and ensure that overland stormwater flows are not interrupted and not increase any adverse effects from local ponding during storm rainfall events. National Environmental Standard for Assessing and Managing Contaminants in Soil to Protect Human Health 12. Soil testing by a suitably qualified person is recommended to verify that the site does not contain any soi/ contaminants likely to affect human health. The status of the land in terms of the Resource Management (National...