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Human Rights Commission
National human rights institution and dispute resolution service.
What this authority does
Handles discrimination complaints under the Human Rights Act 1993, provides free mediation, and reports on New Zealand's human-rights performance. Complaints that do not resolve may proceed to the Human Rights Review Tribunal.
Services for the public
- Discrimination complaints
- Free mediation
- Human rights education
- Tribunal referrals
Before you contact this authority
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