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July 08, 2026

Human Rights Foundation review will provide a critical update on housing rights in Aotearoa

An independent review of housing rights in Aotearoa New Zealand has been launched by the Human Rights Foundation as it warns recent policy rollbacks may violate Te Tiriti o Waitangi and international law.

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May 26, 2026

Public talks: Chris Sidoti - Responding to war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide in the Occupied Palestinian Territory

Join us for one our public talks by the Australian human rights expert, Chris Sidoti.

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April 16, 2026

What an Australian court ruling tells us about NZ’s proposed move on powers

An Australian court has ruled that evicting people experiencing homelessness from public land without alternative accommodation or reasonable notice breached fundamental human rights. We look at what that means for the Government's proposed move-on orders.

Dame Silvia Cartwright

November 30, 2025

New Zealand Human Rights Foundation Relaunches Under New Leadership

After four years of dormancy, the New Zealand Human Rights Foundation is being revived by a new generation of leaders committed to advancing human rights across Aotearoa.