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1. Williams v Police (Strike-Out Application No. 2) [2020] NZHRRT 26 [pdf, 696 KB]

   1 IN THE HUMAN RIGHTS REVIEW TRIBUNAL [2020] NZHRRT 26 I TE TARAIPIUNARA MANA TANGATA Reference No. HRRT 014/2016 UNDER THE PRIVACY ACT 1993 BETWEEN JAMES LEONARD WILLIAMS PLAINTIFF AND NEW ZEALAND POLICE DEFENDANT AT WELLINGTON BEFORE: Mr RPG Haines ONZM QC, Chairperson Ms SB Isaacs, Member Mr M Koloamatangi, Member REPRESENTATION: Ms N Levy QC for plaintiff (Mr JL Williams observing by AVL from Waikeria Prison) Mr M McKi...

2. Reid v Fire Services and Crown Law (Recall Application) [2012] NZHRRT 27 [pdf, 95 KB]

   1 IN THE HUMAN RIGHTS REVIEW TRIBUNAL [2012] NZHRRT 27 Reference No. HRRT 058/2007 IN THE MATTER OF A CLAIM UNDER THE PRIVACY ACT 1993 BETWEEN JAMES ROBERT REID PLAINTIFF AND NEW ZEALAND FIRE SERVICE COMMISSION FIRST DEFENDANT AND CROWN LAW OFFICE SECOND DEFENDANT AT WELLINGTON BEFORE: Mr RPG Haines QC, Chairperson Hon KL Shirley, Member Dr SJ Hickey, Member REPRESENTATION: JR Reid in person PA McBride for First Defenda...

3. Employment Court Judge - EOI form PDF [pdf, 117 KB]

   ...Please mark your expression of interest ‘Confidential’ and address it to: The Attorney-General’s Judicial Appointments Unit SX 10088 WELLINGTON Ph: 04 473 3890 or 0800 473 389 Fax: 04 473 3891 4 Information provided pursuant to the Privacy Act 1993 Under the terms of the Privacy Act 1993, we are required to inform you that: The information you have provided is being collected for the purpose of filling a position as a Judge of the Employment Court and is needed to a...

4. [2023] NZEmpC 84 Pilgrim v Attorney-General [pdf, 180 KB]

   ...proceedings without the disclosure of any more information about the private lives of individuals, or matters that are commercially sensitive, than is necessary to satisfy the principle of open justice; the protection of other confidentiality and privacy interests (including those of children and other vulnerable members of the community); the principle of open justice (including the encouragement of fair and accurate reporting of, and comment on, court hearings and decisions); and...

5. Director of Human Rights Proceedings v Sensible Sentencing Group Trust (Application by NZ Herald for Access to Tribunal File) [2013] NZHRRT 20 [pdf, 44 KB]

   1 IN THE HUMAN RIGHTS REVIEW TRIBUNAL [2013] NZHRRT 20 Reference No. HRRT 006/2013 UNDER THE PRIVACY ACT 1993 IN THE MATTER OF AN APPLICATION BY THE NEW ZEALAND HERALD FOR ACCESS TO THE TRIBUNAL FILE BETWEEN DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RIGHTS PROCEEDINGS PLAINTIFF AND THE SENSIBLE SENTENCING GROUP TRUST DEFENDANT TRIBUNAL: Rodger Haines QC, Chairperson REPRESENTATION: Mr SRG Judd for plaintiff Mr DA Garrett for defendant Mr D Fisher...

6. Proactive release - Criminal Investigations (Bodily Samples) Amendment Regulations 2019 [pdf, 1006 KB]

   ...appear to be consistent with: 13.1. the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi; 13.2. the rights and freedoms contained in the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990 or the Human Rights Act 1993; 13.3. the principles and guidelines set out in the Privacy Act 1993 (if the regulations raise privacy issues, indicate whether the Privacy Commissioner agrees that they comply with all relevant principles); 13.4. relevant international standards and obligations; 13.5. the Legislation Guide...

7. [2022] NZEmpC 154 Pilgrim v Attorney-General [pdf, 180 KB]

   ...proceedings without the disclosure of any more information about the private lives of individuals, or matters that are commercially sensitive, than is necessary to satisfy the principle of open justice; the protection of other confidentiality and privacy interests (including those of children and other vulnerable members of the community); the principle of open justice (including the 1 Senior Courts (Access to Court Documents) Rules 2017. See Cridge v Studorp Ltd [2020] NZHC...

8. Responding to Abuse in Care Legislation Amendment Bill [pdf, 268 KB]

   ...Bill of Rights Act affirms that everyone has the right to be secure against unreasonable search or seizure, whether of the person, property, correspondence or otherwise. The right protects several values, including personal property, dignity, and privacy.1 8. Ordinarily, a provision found to limit a particular right or freedom may be consistent with the Bill of Rights Act if it can be considered reasonably justified in terms of section 5 of that Act. However, the Supreme Court has held t...

9. [2025] NZEmpC 46 LMN v STC [pdf, 173 KB]

   ...January 2025 the plaintiff filed an application seeking leave to adjust the timeframe for her to pay the order for security for costs and leave to file and serve further submissions in light of new information she may receive from the Ombudsman, the Privacy Commissioner and possibly others. The defendant opposed the application. A summary of the defendant’s grounds for opposition include: (a) There is no basis for the applications. (b) The defendant is a small rural school. T...

10. FAQS

    ...This should consider the consistency of a proposal with Aotearoa New Zealand’s domestic human rights legislation and international human rights obligations, including: the Bill of Rights Act and the Human Rights Act 1993 (the Human Rights Act) the Privacy Act 2020 (the Privacy Act) core human rights treaties that New Zealand has ratified the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP). This section of the paper should set out: whether and how the proposal promot...

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