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ALL PEOPLE IN AOTEAROA NEW ZEALAND HAVE THE RIGHT TO DIGNITY, EQUALITY AND
RESPECT.
Te Kāhui Tika Tangata Human Rights Commission works to make this a reality.
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LEARN ABOUT HUMAN RIGHTS
Human rights are the basic rights and freedoms that everyone should enjoy in
Aotearoa New Zealand.
LEARN HOW TO MAKE A COMPLAINT
A pathway is available to the public to complain about unlawful discrimination
and prohibited behaviour.
LEARN HOW WE CAN HELP
A range of other services are available if you have experienced discrimination
or harmful speech and more.
MEET OUR COMMISSIONERS
The Commission can have four Human Rights Commissioners at one time. Learn more
about who they are and what they do.
ABOUT US
Te Kāhui Tika Tangata Human Rights Commission is Aotearoa New Zealand's National
Human Rights Institution committed to a holistic expression of Te Tiriti o
Waitangi and human rights including tino rangatiratanga, respectful
relationships, shared responsibilities, and rights activation.
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KEY PROJECTS AND STORIES
Major projects and publications by Te Kāhui Tika Tangata Human Rights Commission
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WE ALL BELONG HERE
21 March 2024
This month we celebrate Race Relations Day, no matter your culture or background
we all have things in common.
Campaign
NEW ZEALAND'S HUMAN RIGHTS RECORD - UNIVERSAL PERIODIC REVIEW 2024
09 February 2024
New Zealand’s human rights record is reviewed by the UN as part of a Universal
Periodic Review - find out about the 2024 review.
ArticleDemocratic Rights
FIVE YEARS OF RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
16 January 2024
Former Chief Human Rights Commissioner Paul Hunt reflects on his term in office.
ArticleCommissioners
LETSGOTHERETOGETHER
05 December 2023
Not everyone in New Zealand lives in paradise. Watch our NZ TRUISM film and take
a journey to the true Aotearoa for many people.
Campaign
JULIA WHAIPOOTI TO TAKE UP SHARED LEADERSHIP ROLE AT TE KĀHUI TIKA TANGATA HUMAN
RIGHTS COMMISSION
06 December 2023
The Commission has appointed the highly respected advocate & community leader
Julia Whaipooti as Tatau-Urutahi|shared leader.
Article
INDEPENDENT HUMAN RIGHTS REPORT HIGHLIGHTS WAYS TO IMPROVE ONLINE SAFETY CODE
05 December 2023
Report assesses the Code of Practice that technology companies developed to
guide their management of online harm in Aotearoa NZ.
Article
REVEALING POLL SHOWS PEOPLE SEE TE TIRITI O WAITANGI AS PARTNERSHIP
22 November 2023
Commission's poll highlights people want Māori and non-Māori to decide together
how te Tiriti o Waitangi is honoured.
ArticleDemocratic Rights
HOW SHOULD THE NEW GOVERNMENT APPROACH THE ISRAEL GAZA CONFLICT?
21 November 2023
Chief Commissioner Paul Hunt provides his take on the way forward for Aotearoa
New Zealand on the Israel-Palestine conflict.
ArticleLife, Liberty and Security of Person
CO-GOVERNANCE, HUMAN RIGHTS & TE TIRITI O WAITANGI
06 November 2023
Find out about the link between human rights, te Tiriti o Waitangi &
co-governance.
PublicationDemocratic Rights
HOUSING INQUIRY FINAL REPORT: NO FUTURE GENERATION SHOULD FACE A HOUSING CRISIS
06 July 2023
Anchoring our housing system to fulfill the right to a decent home can ensure
that people’s dignity and mana is respected.
ArticleRight to Housing
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GUIDELINES
Information booklets and how-to guides for individuals, organisations and the
public sector.
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CONVERSION PRACTICES GUIDELINES
18 August 2022
Guidelines on practices that seek to change or suppress a person’s sexual
orientation, gender identity or gender expression.
ResourceRights of Sexual and Gender Minorities
SCHOOL UNIFORM GUIDELINES
11 January 2023
Guidelines on school uniform policies for schools in Aotearoa New Zealand.
ResourceRight to Education
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION GUIDELINES
27 February 2023
Removing barriers: A guide for reasonable accommodation of disabled people in
Aotearoa
ResourceRights of Disabled People
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
WHAT CAN I BE ASKED IN A JOB INTERVIEW?
An employer should only ask you questions relevant to the job you’re applying
for.
Employers should not generally ask questions about your:
* age – unless it is necessary for the purposes of the Minimum Wages Act or
the Sale of Liquor Act
* date of birth
* past or current health status
* ACC claims history
* partner, children or other dependents
* past or present experience of family violence
* driver’s licence (unless it is essential for the position).
The Human Rights Commission has published a guide on many common pre-employment
situations: Getting a job: An A-Z for employers and employees.
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WHAT CAN I DO IF I EXPERIENCE RACISM OR DISCRIMINATION?
You can contact the Human Rights Commission for information and support.
Some kinds of racism are against the law. The Human Rights Act protects you from
racial discrimination and racial harassment in certain areas of public life.
These areas include employment, education, government services, access to
housing and in the provision of goods and services.
Racial discrimination is where you are treated differently and less fairly than
others because of your race, ethnicity or colour.
Racial harassment is hurtful or offensive language or behaviour of a racial
nature that has a harmful effect on you. It can include offensive remarks or
jokes about your race, mimicking the way you speak, or calling you names.
The Commission can offer a dispute resolution process for these kinds of
complaints. This involves a mediator helping people communicate with each other
to resolve the complaint.
The Human Rights Act does not cover racism you experience in your private life,
such as on the street, from your neighbours, or in your personal relationships.
However, regardless of where the racism happened, you can contact the Commission
for information and support. Even if the racism isn’t covered by the Human
Rights Act, we may still be able to offer an alternative process or refer you to
another agency who can help.
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CAN I BE DENIED ACCESS TO A MOTEL OR RESTAURANT BECAUSE I HAVE A DISABILITY
ASSIST DOG?
No. In New Zealand disability assist dogs have the right to access any public
place and private business – including supermarkets, health facilities, shops
and malls, food outlets, motels or hotels, movie theatres and restaurants.
Disability assist dogs are entitled to travel on all forms of public transport,
including in taxis. You may need permission to enter a marae or church.
Denying someone access because they rely on a disability assist dog may breach
the Human Rights Act 1993. Disability assist dogs also have access rights under
the Dog Control Act 1996.
If you have been denied access due to your disability assist dog, you can
contact us for information or to make a complaint.
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CAN A LANDLORD SPECIFY THEIR IDEAL TENANT?
Yes, a landlord can describe their ideal tenant, as long as that description
doesn’t show an intention to discriminate. The Human Rights Act makes it
unlawful to advertise in a way that shows an intention to discriminate against
potential tenants on any of the protected grounds. Landlords and agents should
focus on their preferred qualities rather than on stereotypes. For example, they
could say the ideal tenant is responsible, reliable and can provide references.
They should avoid using terms like ‘professional couple’, as it could be seen to
show an intention to discriminate against potential tenants because of their
employment status or marital status.
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ARE MĀORI AND NEW ZEALAND SIGN LANGUAGE OFFICIAL LANGUAGES IN NEW ZEALAND?
Although English is currently the most widely spoken language in New Zealand,
Māori and New Zealand Sign Language both formally have special status under the
law as official languages of New Zealand. For example, people have the right to
speak Māori and New Zealand Sign Language in any legal proceedings.
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CAN MY EMPLOYER REQUIRE ME TO HAVE A COVID-19 VACCINE?
Some employers may require their employees to be vaccinated if they consider
they are at higher risk of catching and spreading COVID-19 at work than they
would be in the community. This must be supported by a health and safety risk
assessment for each role.
Worksafe has updated information and guidance on its website. Also
see Employment NZ’s updated answers to frequently asked questions about
vaccination and employment.
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