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New Zealand Human Rights Commission
Membership: Full Member
Admitted: 1996 (Founding Member)
The New Zealand Human Rights Commission is an independent statutory body that administers the Human Rights Act 1993. Under the Act, the Commission’s primary functions are:
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to advocate and promote respect for, and an understanding and appreciation of, human rights in New Zealand society
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to encourage the maintenance and development of harmonious relationships between individuals and among the diverse groups in New Zealand society
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to lead, evaluate, monitor, advise, analyse and liaise on equal employment opportunities
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to provide information to members of the public who have questions about discrimination and to facilitate resolution of disputes in the most efficient, informal, and cost-effective manner possible.
The Human Rights Amendment Act 2001 made several significant changes to the functions and powers of the Commission. As part of these changes the Office of the Race Relations Conciliator was merged with the Commission and the role of Race Relations Commissioner was established. The role of Equal Employment Opportunities Commissioner was also established.
Commission Members
Ms Rosslyn Noonan
Chief Commissioner
Mr Joris de Bres
Race Relations Commissioner
Dr Judy McGregor
Equal Employment Opportunities Commissioner
Ms Robyn Hunt
Commissioner
Ms Karen Johansen
Commissioner
Ms Joy Liddicoat
Commissioner
Mr Jeremy Pope
Commissioner
Mr Richard Tankersley
Commissioner
Legal Framework
Enabling legislation
Summary of Human Rights Act 1993
Link to Human Rights Act 1993
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