Human Rights Commission

National Iwi Chairs Forum concerned about appointments made by Paul Goldsmith

Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith has announced that Stephen Rainbow will be the new Chief Human Rights Commissioner.

Friday, August 23, 2024

Commission calls for protection of human rights as 75th anniversary approaches

The Universal Declaration of Human Rights came into effect 75 years ago. The Human Rights Commission is urging the government and the public to continue protecting rights.

Friday, December 8, 2023

Defiant Human Rights Commission says its Maori co-CEO appointment is a commitment to the Treaty

Justice advocate Julia Amua Whaipooti has been appointed to the recently established role of Tatau-Urutahi - Shared Leader alongside the CEO.

Wednesday, December 6, 2023

Vatican's rejection of 'racist' doctrine justifying colonisation 'not enough' - advocate

Sunday, April 2, 2023

He Puapua co-author appointed to Human Rights Commission role

Monday, March 13, 2023

Omicron response put disabled Māori at risk - Human Rights Commission

Thursday, April 21, 2022

Māori disabled 'fall through the gaps'; face violence and neglect

Wednesday, December 1, 2021

Waikeria: 'Progress is glacial' - Human Rights Commission

Sunday, January 3, 2021

Give no voice to racism - Meng Foon

Friday, July 24, 2020

Auckland café defends why they tell staff to only speak English

Tuesday, May 26, 2020