Info Sheet
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New Zealand’s main privacy laws are contained in the Privacy Act 1993. The Act gives people some control over the information government and private-sector agencies hold about them.
Bill of RightsThe New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990 protects citizens from breaches of their civil and political rights by the Government, the Police and other public bodies and officials.
Health and Disability - Consumers Code of RightsWhen you’re having medical treatment or using other health or disability services, you’re protected by some key rights contained in the Code of Health and Disability Services Consumers’ Ri...
Freephone
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All resources
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Complaint Line New Zealand (Mar 2010)
Complaint Line NZ is a gateway website to help consumers resolve complaints and disputes. You can search by organisation or type of complaint.
Contact:
Consumer Affairs, Ministry of
Found In:
Consumer
Format: Website
Cost: nil
Discrimination by the Public Sector (Jul 2006)
The Human Rights Act addresses discrimination by the public and private sectors in different ways. This fact sheet covers discrimination by the public sector (except in the area of employment).
Contact:
Human Rights Commission
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Format: Fact Sheet
Judicial Conduct Commissioner
How to complain about the conduct of a Judge
Contact:
Office of the Judicial Conduct Commissioner
Found In:
Justice System > Lawyers & Judges
Format: Website
Cost: nil
Making complaints about government agencies
How to make a complaint to an Ombudsman if you feel you have been treated unfairly by a central or local government agency
Contact:
Ombudsmen, Office of the
Found In:
Consumer > Complaints/Rights: Govt, Govt Agencies & Councils
Languages: ENGLISH, MAORI, MANDARIN, SAMOAN
Format: Brochure
Making requests for official information
How an Ombudsman may be able to help you get information from: a Minister, a government department or organisation, a local council, or a health board, school or tertiary institution
Contact:
Ombudsmen, Office of the
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Government (national, regional & local)
Format: Brochure
Official information
A guide for people who want information from central or local government
Contact:
Ombudsmen, Office of the
Found In:
Government (national, regional & local)
Format: Fact Sheet
Police Complaints Authority - complaints about the Police
How to make a complaint alleging misconduct or neglect of duty by the Police or about Police practices, policies and procedures affecting the complainant
Contact:
Police Complaints Authority
Found In:
Justice System > Police
Format: Website