Abstract
The theme of this paper is to examine the situation of Human Rights in New Zealand using the documents which submitted by New Zealand Government and some organizations for the Universal Periodic Review by the United Nations. Especially, the document called "Shadow Reports" by New Zealand Law Society Human Rights Committee (NZLSHRC) is strong effect on the government's policies and its domestic legislation. These issues are covered very broadly. especially on the constitutional matters, such as the role of the NZ Bill of Rights Act. Treaty of Waitangi and Immigration Bill 2007. The paper will introduce the history of human rights in New Zealand and explore the sources and scope of New Zealand's international human rights obligations. particularly in relation to the history of her constitution.
