Human rights for the public service – but what about the rest of us?
Source: Human Rights Commission
By Paul Hunt, Chief Human Rights Commissioner
This was first published in The Dominion Post on 26 February 2020
The public service reforms,...
Covid-19 (Coronavirus)
Source: New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade – Safe Travel
Covid-19 (Coronavirus)
A number of countries and territories are currently experiencing an active outbreak...
Chief Human Rights Commissioner criticises double standard in the public sector reform bill
Source: Human Rights Commission
Chief Human Rights Commissioner, Paul Hunt, says the current Public Service Legislation Bill before select committee contains a glaring double standard...
Uyghurs living abroad in NZ tell of campaign of intimidation from China
Source: Amnesty International NZ
Chinese authorities are systematically harassing Uyghurs and other Muslim ethnic groups even after they have left the country, according to new testimonies...
Chief Human Rights Commissioner welcomes findings from UN independent housing expert
Source: Human Rights Commission
Chief Human Rights Commissioner, Paul Hunt, welcomes the release of the preliminary findings of the UN Special Rapporteur on the right...
New Zealand: housing crisis requires bold human rights response, says UN expert
Source: Human Rights Commission
This is a press statement from UN Special Rapporteur on the right to housing at the end of her 10-day visit to...
Novel coronavirus (Covid-19)
Source: New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade – Safe Travel
Novel coronavirus (Covid-19)
We have reviewed our travel advice for China, and now advise...
