Housing Inquiry First Report Strengthening Accountability and Participation in the Housing System The New Zealand Human Rights Commission (the Commission) is established and operates under the Crown Entities Act 2004 and the Human Rights Act 1993. Independent of government, the Commission is accredited as an ‘A status’ national human rights institution under the Paris Principles. Information about the Commission’s activities can be found on our website: www.hrc.co.nz ISBN: 978-0-478-35666-3 Housing Inquiry First Report: Strengthening Accountability and Participation in the Housing System 2 Human Rights Commission