Human Rights Commission (New Zealand)

Human Rights Commission
Te Kāhui Tika Tangata
Independent Crown entity overview
Formed	1977
Headquarters	Level 8, 44–52 The Terrace, Wellington 6011
Independent Crown entity executive	Paul Hunt; Karanina Sumeo; Paula Tesoriero;
Key document	Human Rights Act 1993;
Website	www.hrc.co.nz

The Human Rights Commission (Māori: Te Kāhui Tika Tangata) is the national human rights institution (NHRI) for New Zealand. It operates as an independent Crown entity, and is independent from direction by the Cabinet.

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