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1. Director of Proceedings v Xu [2023] NZHRRT 30 [pdf, 554 KB]

   ...S Xu in person DATE OF HEARING: Heard on the papers DATE OF DECISION: 26 September 2023 (REDACTED) DECISION OF TRIBUNAL1 1 This decision is to be cited as Director of Proceedings v Xu [2023] NZHRRT 30 Note publication restrictions. IN THE HUMAN RIGHTS REVIEW TRIBUNAL [2023] NZHRRT 30 I TE TARAIPIUNARA MANA TANGATA 2 [1] These proceedings under the Health and Disability Commissioner Act 1994 were filed on 27 June 2023 [2] Prior to the filing of the proceedings the parties res...

2. BORA Crimes And Misconduct (Overseas Operations) Bill [pdf, 19 KB]

   ...to be inconsistent with the rights and freedoms contained in the Bill of Rights Act. 10. In accordance with your instructions, we attach a copy of this opinion for referral to the Minister of Justice. Margaret Dugdale Manager Bill of Rights/Human Rights Team Val Sim Chief Legal Counsel Office of Legal Counsel cc Minister of Justice Disclaimer In addition to the general disclaimer for all documents on this website, please note the following: This advice was prepared to ass...

3. David Guccione Evidence in Chief [pdf, 290 KB]

   ...Reef (also known as Astrolabe Reef) and MNEA as defined_ in the planning Maps to be presented by Di Lucas. 4 For this statement of evidence I am defining a 'natural ecosystem' as one that functions as it did, without the influence of humans, other than for subsistence fishing by pre-European populations. It includes highly interconnected apex communities, with all size ranges, of all the naturally occurring species of flora and fauna present. 1 31 Bottom trawling...

4. McLennan v Accident Compensation Corporation (Gradual Process Injury) [2023] NZACC 54 [pdf, 254 KB]

   ...workers exposed to glutaraldehyde is limited to reports of increased incidences of self-reported headaches during disinfection processes in which glutaraldehyde was used. Glutaraldehyde-induced neurotoxiclty has not been demonstrated in either humans or animals. Numerous reports suggest that glutaraldehyde causes dermal sensitisation in occupational settings where glutaraldehyde is used as a germicide. The dermal sensitisation potential of glutaraldehyde has not been demonstra...

5. Coroners-Doctors-Fees-Regulations-2022-Proactive-release.pdf [pdf, 995 KB]

   ...the qualifying criteria. 5 B U D G E T S E N S I T I V E 8z1p0sitx3 2022-06-22 14:29:26 Proa cti ve R ele as e B U D G E T S E N S I T I V E Population Implications 35 The proposals in this paper have no specific population implications. Human Rights 36 The proposals in this paper have no specific human rights implications. Consultation 37 The following agencies were consulted on this paper: the Ministry of Health, the Treasury, the Accident Compensation Corporation, New Zeal...

6. [2024] NZEnvC 221 Connor [pdf, 330 KB]

   ...from ground levels at the frontage of the site) for the duration of the consented development under LUC60415640. The hedge must not be removed without prior approval of the council. Should the existing hedge pose imminent danger to property, human health or it is diseased, then the owner of the site must provide council an arborist assessment to confirm the hedge’s health and relevant risks. The owner must also provide a suitable replacement front boundary hedge in consultation wi...

7. GR-to-the-LC-report-Third-Review-of-the-Evidence-Act-2006_Final.pdf [pdf, 487 KB]

   ...Government response raises no direct population implication concerns, however over-representation of Māori in our criminal justice system, both as victims and perpetrators, will be a key consideration in development of any future policy proposals. Human Rights 35 Approval of the attached Government response has no human rights implications, although human rights considerations will be integral to the development of policy proposals and the drafting of any legislative amendments. Use...

8. [2024] NZEnvC 243 Swap Stockfoods Limited v Bay of Plenty Regional Council [pdf, 209 KB]

   ...This matter concerns appeals on Proposed Plan Change 13 (Air Quality) to the Operative Bay of Plenty Regional Natural Resources Plan (PC13). This case is primarily about the management of dust in the Mount Maunganui Airshed (MMA) to protect the human health and mauri of the air. PC13 contains provisions to address the management of dust. Case management progress [2] The Court has issued a number of interim decisions.1 The Regional Council were directed to prepare further changes t...

9. [2025] NZEmpC 7 LMN v STC [pdf, 199 KB]

   ...so. (d) Lastly, the defendant submits that the plaintiff’s application for non- publication orders is for an improper motive, namely to avoid raising the Authority’s determination when seeking to strike out the plaintiff’s claims in the Human Rights Review Tribunal (HRRT) under s 79A(5) of the Human Rights Act 1993, which prevents an employee from bringing proceedings relating to the same matter, or grievances in the Authority and under the Human Rights Act 1993, which is imp...

10. Documents relating to the Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism (Cross-border Transportation of Cash) Amendment Regulations 2022 [pdf, 1 MB]

    ...Transportation of Cash) Amendment Regulations 2022. Compliance 10. The Order in Council complies with each of the following: a. the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi; b. the rights and freedoms contained in the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990 or the Human Rights Act 1993; c. the principles and guidelines set out in the Privacy Act 2020 d. relevant international standards and obligations; e. the Legislation Guidelines (2021 edition), which are maintained by the Legislation Design...