Call For Public Holiday To Mark The New Zealand Land Wars – Human Rights Commission
The Race Relations Commissioner Meng Foon has encouraged the Prime Minister to mark the New Zealand Land Wars with a…
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Concerns About Rights Of People In Detention During Response To COVID-19 – Human Rights Commission
Chief Human Rights Commissioner, Paul Hunt, is calling on the Government to respect the rights of people it is holding…
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Commission relieved racist ‘Family link’ policy removed – Human Rights Commission
Race Relations Commission relieved racist ‘Family link’ policy removed This weeks announcement about the removal of the racist policy that…
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Commission welcomes new Race Relations Commissioner – Human Rights Commission
The Human Rights Commission welcomes the appointment of a new Race Relations Commissioner, announced today by Justice Minister Andrew Little….
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Human Rights Commission supports business leaders’ stand
Chief Human Rights Commissioner Paul Hunt has praised the business leaders who are taking a public stand against racism in…
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Breach of human rights highlights need for right to privacy – Human Rights Commission
The findings from State Services Commission’s Inquiry into the Use of External Security Consultants shows the need for stronger protections…
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New accessibility work programme important step in breaking down barriers – Human Rights Commission
The Human Rights Commission welcomes the announcement of a new government work programme focussing on accessibility. Disability Rights Commissioner Paula…
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Human Rights Commission calls for new body to ensure pay transparency – Human Rights Commission
The Human Rights Commission is calling for a new independent body to be set up to ensure transparency in reporting…
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The Human Rights Commission welcomes the Supreme Court’s judgment in the landmark case of the Attorney-General v Taylor.
The Commission’s Chief Legal Advisor Janet Anderson-Bidois said the Supreme Court’s judgment strengthens New Zealand’s constitutional protection of human rights….
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Human Rights Commission backs red zone property offer – Human Rights Commission
The Human Rights Commission today welcomed the Government’s announcement of a new offer to buy properties in the Christchurch earthquake…