The Human Rights Act 1993 consolidates and amends the provisions of the Race Relations Act 1971 and the Human Rights Commission Act 1977.
The Human Rights Act 1993 came into force on 1 February 1994. The Act continues the Human Rights Commission established in 1977 and promotes the advancement of human rights in New Zealand in accordance with the UN International Covenants or Conventions on Human Rights.
Under the Act, it is unlawful to discriminate on the grounds of sex, religious belief, ethical belief, colour, race, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, political opinion, employment status, marital status, family status and sexual orientation in matters of access to public places, vehicles, and facilities, provision of goods and services, education, employment, and accommodation.
View the Human Rights Act 1993 online at:
www.legislation.govt.nz/act/public/1993/0082/latest/contents.html
