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Inclusive emergency preparedness starts with conversations. New Human Rights Commission resources, developed with disabl...
20/08/2026

Inclusive emergency preparedness starts with conversations. New Human Rights Commission resources, developed with disabled people, support accessible, person-led and whānau-centred emergency preparedness.

Disability Rights Commissioner Prudence Walker says inclusive emergency management is a human rights issue and requires systems to recognise disabled people as rights-holders, leaders, experts and decision-makers.

“Emergencies can expose and intensify barriers that already exist. These resources support communities and emergency management organisations to remove those barriers, uphold dignity and mana, and make sure disabled people and tāngata whaikaha Māori are actively involved in planning before, during and after emergencies,” says Walker.

Use and share these resources to support inclusive emergency planning with
disabled people, tāngata whaikaha Māori, whānau, community groups and emergency management teams.

To find out more about our emergency planning resources click the link below.
https://tikatangata.org.nz/our-work/inclusive-emergency-management

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The New Zealand Law Society Te Kāhui Ture o Aotearoa will be hosting a webinar on 1 September in which Greg Robins and N...
19/08/2026

The New Zealand Law Society Te Kāhui Ture o Aotearoa will be hosting a webinar on 1 September in which Greg Robins and Nicole Browne from the Office of Human Rights Proceedings (OHRP) will be sharing how the Human Rights Act 1993 (HRA) provides a pathway to justice for s*xual harassment survivors.

This webinar focuses the lens on s*xual harassment litigation under the HRA, including discussion on damages, vicarious liability of employers, practical tips and suggested areas for further development in the jurisprudence.

Note: The Office of Human Rights Proceedings is part of the Human Rights Commission crown entity and shares resources with Te Kāhui Tika Tangata Human Rights Commission (the Commission), however, the Office acts independently of the Commission.

Go to the following link to register: https://my.lawsociety.org.nz/EventDetail?EventKey=27SHCWCLE

Te Kāhui Tika Tangata Human Rights Commission is calling for constructive dialogue and meaningful action to address the ...
18/08/2026

Te Kāhui Tika Tangata Human Rights Commission is calling for constructive dialogue and meaningful action to address the long-term and intergenerational harms caused by chemical use in Aotearoa New Zealand’s timber industry.

In a report released today, 'The Legacy of P*P and its Dioxins in Aotearoa: An Overview of Human Rights Concerns', the Human Rights Commission outlines the failure of successive governments to adequately recognise, support, and provide redress to the forestry workers who were exposed to pentachlorophenol (P*P) across thousands of sites between the 1940s and 1980s.

An estimated 6,000 tonnes of P*P was used in sawmills across New Zealand to treat timber until 1988. Workers, whānau, and communities were exposed to the highly toxic chemical, with ongoing health, environmental, and inter-generational impacts that persist today.

“Aotearoa must confront its toxic legacy with urgency and care,” says Dayle Takitimu, Rongomau Taketake Indigenous Rights Governance Partner at Human Rights Commission.

Read more and download the report here:

Aotearoa New Zealand can be a society where digital technologies support dignity, equality, and participation for all. ...
06/08/2026

Aotearoa New Zealand can be a society where digital technologies support dignity, equality, and participation for all. As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes increasingly embedded in everyday life, the Human Rights Commission is calling for a human rights and Te Tiriti o Waitangi-based approach to ensure these technologies serve people fairly, transparently and responsibly.

So today the Commission releasing its report, AI and Digital Technologies: A Human Rights and Te Tiriti o Waitangi Approach, which outlines how Aotearoa New Zealand can harness the benefits of emerging technologies while protecting people's rights and freedoms.

To learn more click the link below.

https://tikatangata.org.nz/cms/assets/Documents/General/AI-and-Digital-Tech/AI-and-Digital-Technologies-A-Human-Rights-and-Te-Tiriti-o-Waitangi-Approach.pdf

Auckland Transport (AT) and customer Yuchen Zheng have resolved a complaint relating to an incident in August 2023 when ...
04/08/2026

Auckland Transport (AT) and customer Yuchen Zheng have resolved a complaint relating to an incident in August 2023 when Yuchen's disability assist dog, Echo, was wrongly denied bus access.

Yuchen was incorrectly advised that Echo was required to wear a muzzle to travel on an AT bus and was subsequently asked to leave the service. Disability assist dogs are allowed to travel the Auckland Public Transport network at all times without a muzzle.

AT apologises for the experience Yuchen had and acknowledges it did not meet the standard of service it strives to provide.

Yuchen was represented by Te Tari Whakatau Take Tika Tangata | The Office of Human Rights Proceedings. The Office is part of Te Kāhui Tika Tangata New Zealand Human Rights Commission crown entity, but it acts independently and its activities cannot be attributed to the Commission.

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Te Kāhui Tika Tangata extends its sincere thanks to Dr Claire Achmad as she concludes her term as Children's Commissione...
31/07/2026

Te Kāhui Tika Tangata extends its sincere thanks to Dr Claire Achmad as she concludes her term as Children's Commissioner at Mana Mokopuna - Children's Commissioner today. Throughout her tenure, she has been a principled and courageous advocate for the rights, dignity and wellbeing of tamariki and rangatahi across Aotearoa. We have valued our relationship with Dr Achmad, including our work together as members of the National Preventive Mechanism monitoring the Optional Protocol to the Convention Against Torture, and as part of the Children's Convention Monitoring Group which Dr Achmad chaired.

Dr Achmad consistently championed the voices and experiences of children and young people, ensuring they were heard in places of decision-making. Her commitment to engaging directly with mokopuna across the motu, and her advocacy for tamariki and rangatahi in care, have made a significant contribution to strengthening children's rights and accountability within the care and protection system. Her leadership has strengthened the visibility of children's rights in Aotearoa and leaves an enduring legacy for future generations.

We thank Dr Claire Achmad for her service and wish her every success for the future. Te Kāhui Tika Tangata looks forward to working with the incoming Children's Commissioner to advance the rights and wellbeing of tamariki and rangatahi across Aotearoa.

Te Kāhui Tika Tangata Human Rights Commission has released an advanced submission on the Government’s proposed review of...
28/07/2026

Te Kāhui Tika Tangata Human Rights Commission has released an advanced submission on the Government’s proposed review of Treaty references in legislation.

The proposals risk weakening protections of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and Aotearoa’s constitutional framework, and the lack of engagement doesn't meet our human rights obligations.

“Te Tiriti is not a side issue or a drafting inconvenience; it is part of the constitutional and human rights foundation of Aotearoa.” - Dayle Takitimu, Indigenous Rights Governance Partner.

Click below to read our explainer and full draft submission.📄



🔗 https://tikatangata.org.nz/news/human-rights-commission-warns-that-changes-to-treaty-clauses-risks-division

26/07/2026

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