Constitution of New Zealand 1840, as amended to 2020
Property, Inheritance and Land Tenure
  • English
    Her Majesty the Queen of England confirms and guarantees to the Chiefs and Tribes of New Zealand and to the respective families and individuals thereof the full exclusive and undisturbed possession of their Lands and Estates Forests Fisheries and other properties which they may collectively or individually possess so long as it is their wish and desire to retain the same in their possession; but the Chiefs of the United Tribes and the individual Chiefs yield to Her Majesty the exclusive right of Preemption over such lands as the proprietors thereof may be disposed to alienate at such prices as may be agreed upon between the respective Proprietors and persons appointed by Her Majesty to treat with them in that behalf. (Treaty of Waitangi, Article the Second)
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Constitution of Nauru 1968 (English), as amended to 2014. New Zealand does not possess a codified “constitution” but an unwritten one consisting of Acts of Parliament, legal documents, decisions of the Courts and generally accepted practices or “conventions”. The key texts of the Constitution are reflected in this link, up to 2014. A number of changes have occurred since then. Updated versions of the Acts contained in this link are available in HeinOnline World Constitutions Illustrated Library (2019).
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Part 2 on Unlawful Discrimination.
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Part 2 on Unlawful Discrimination.
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Sec. 5 as amended by the Human Rights Amendment Act 2016 (2016 No 28).
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Sec. 62A as inserted by the Domestic Violence—Victims’ Protection Act 2018 (2018 No 21).
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For all provisions on discrimination in employment matters, refer to: “Exceptions in relation to employment matters,” Sections 24-35; prohibition on “Discrimination in partnerships,” Sec. 36; “Discrimination by industrial and professional associations, qualifying bodies, and vocational training Bodies,” Sections 37-41; and “Special provisions relating to superannuation schemes,” Sec. 70.
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Sec. 62A as inserted by the Domestic Violence—Victims’ Protection Act 2018 (2018 No 21).
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Part 2 on Unlawful Discrimination.
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Part 2 on Unlawful Discrimination.
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Sec. 5 as amended by the Human Rights Amendment Act 2016 (2016 No 28).
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11 - Part 1A on Discrimination by Government, related persons and bodies, or persons or bodies acting with legal authority.12 - According to Sec. 3: “(a) the legislative, executive, or judicial branch of the Government of New Zealand; or (b) a person or body in the performance of any public function, power, or duty conferred or imposed on that person or body by or pursuant to law.”
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Sec. 21 as amended by the Social Security Act 2018.
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Sec. 21A as amended by the Domestic Violence—Victims’ Protection Act 2018 (2018 No 21) and the Family Violence Act 2018 (2018 No 46).
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Sec. 5 as amended by the Human Rights Amendment Act 2016 (2016 No 28).
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Sec. 62A as inserted by the Domestic Violence—Victims’ Protection Act 2018 (2018 No 21).
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Part 2 on Unlawful Discrimination.
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Section 57 on Educational Establishments.
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Sec. 62A as inserted by the Domestic Violence—Victims’ Protection Act 2018 (2018 No 21).
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Sec. 5 as amended by the Human Rights Amendment Act 2016 (2016 No 28).