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1. Criminal Cases Review Commission Bill - Redacted [pdf, 221 KB]

   ...Representatives. 21. We have sought to incorporate this approach in the drafting of cl 28 of the Bill. The framing of this clause is also based on broadly comparable powers in the governing legislation for investigative bodies like the IPCA and the Human Rights Commission,1 but tailored to the CCRC’s specific operating context. The power to conduct thematic inquiries has financial implications 22. For completeness, and as indicated above, we also note that additional resourcing will...

2. BORA Broadcasting (Election Programmes and Election Advertising) Amendment Bill [pdf, 164 KB]

   ...expression? 12 See General Comment on the right to participate in public affairs, voting rights and the right of equal access to public service CCPR/C/21/Rev.1/Add.7, paras. 19 & 25 (United Nations Human Rights Committee); Bowman v United Kingdom (1998) 26 EHRR 1, [43] and Animal Defenders International v United Kingdom (App No 48876/08 (GC)) [106]-[112] (European Court of Human Rights); and Libman v Quebec (Attorney-General) [1997] 3...

3. TR Environmental Law Conference Judge Newhook Paper [pdf, 156 KB]

   ...to suggest that “one size doesn’t necessarily fit all”. While the Practice Note describes mediation work in the Court in quite some detail, there can of course be nuances in what happens in the mediation room. For instance, it is trite that human beings (yes, mediators are human beings!) might bring differences of personal style despite all having received the same training. Furthermore, all cases are different; the issues in dispute are different; the parties are different; so...

4. McNab 26 November 2015 NZSHD 12 [pdf, 120 KB]

   ...there were occasions of non compliance with the signature compliance provisions of the Act. However again the non compliance was at a low level and the percentage of non-complying records was small. The non-compliance was a result of oversight or human error. I do not consider that the breaches established are sufficient to establish in their seriousness or their extent to suggest that Mr McNab is not a fit and proper person to hold a certificate Purchased goods from individuals whos...

5. Wild v Ministry for Primary Industries (Strike Out) [2024] NZHRRT 69 [pdf, 252 KB]

   ...alleging the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) interfered with her privacy on 23 June 2021. Ms Wild’s claim alleged MPI breached 1 This decision is to be cited as Wild v Ministry for Primary Industries (Strike Out) [2024] NZHRRT 69. IN THE HUMAN RIGHTS REVIEW TRIBUNAL [2024] NZHRRT 69 I TE TARAIPIUNARA MANA TANGATA Reference No. HRRT 046/2021 UNDER THE PRIVACY ACT 2020 BETWEEN LEE CINDY WILD PLAINTIFF AND MINISTRY FOR PRIMARY INDUSTRIES - MANATŪ AHU MATUA D...

6. NE v Accident Compensation Corporation (Claims Process) [2025] NZACC 20 (31 January 2025) [pdf, 167 KB]

   ...protectors. 16. 1 x bed and mattress protector. 17. 6 x sheets. 18. 2 x duvets. 19. 2 x duvet covers. 20. Therapeutic art supplies. 21. Therapeutic dancing supplies. 22. Therapeutic singing supplies. 23. Robo vacuum cleaner. 24. Human hair extensions and when no longer possible, human hair wigs. 25. Facial Botox and filler for appearance. 26. UV light treatment on skin under dermatologist. [7] On 24 February 2022, the appellant applied for a review of the Corp...

7. Director of Proceedings v Health New Zealand [2025] NZHRRT 19 [pdf, 501 KB]

   ...Health and Disability Commissioner Act 1994 were filed on 26 February 2025. Prior to the filing of the proceedings the parties resolved all 1 This decision is to be cited as Director of Proceedings v Health New Zealand [2025] NZHRRT 19. IN THE HUMAN RIGHTS REVIEW TRIBUNAL [2025] NZHRRT 19 I TE TARAIPIUNARA MANA TANGATA REFERENCE NO. HRRT 012/2025 UNDER THE HEALTH AND DISABILITY COMMISSIONER ACT 1994 BETWEEN DIRECTOR OF PROCEEDINGS PLAINTIFF AND HEALTH NEW ZEALAND �...

8. Chief Justice media statement dated 6 September 2021 [pdf, 665 KB]

   ...essential service at all alert levels. The public health imperatives of operating at Alert Level 3 and 4 has significantly restricted the ability of the courts to hear criminal cases. “We know that delays in the justice system have a significant human cost. This is causing distress for victims, for defendants, and for their whānau as they wait for cases to be heard in court. It is therefore important that we are able to increase the amount of work done across the courts by reason...

9. Re Jones (Rejection of Statement of Claim) [2021] NZHRRT 19 [pdf, 116 KB]

   ...jurisdiction for the Tribunal to accept his intended proceedings, the Secretary by email dated 15 March 2021 asked Mr Jones to provide a copy of: 1 [This decision is to be cited as: Re Jones (Rejection of Statement of Claim) [2021] NZHRRT 19.] IN THE HUMAN RIGHTS REVIEW TRIBUNAL [2021] NZHRRT 19 I TE TARAIPIUNARA MANA TANGATA 2 [3.1] Any notice of decision given by the Privacy Commissioner under s 77(2)(a) and (3) of the Act, [3.2] Any certificate of investigation. [3.3]...

10. Guo v PwC (Further Discovery) [2022] NZHRRT 6 [pdf, 309 KB]

    1 IN THE HUMAN RIGHTS REVIEW TRIBUNAL [2022] NZHRRT 6 I TE TARAIPIUNARA MANA TANGATA Reference No. HRRT 024/2016 UNDER THE PRIVACY ACT 2020 BETWEEN YAN GUO PLAINTIFF AND PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS DEFENDANT AT WELLINGTON BEFORE: Mr RPG Haines ONZM QC, Chairperson REPRESENTATION: Ms Y Guo in person assisted by Ms Li Yan (her mother) as McKenzie friend Mr TL Clarke for defendant DATE OF HEARING: Heard on the papers...