The Human Rights Tribunal has dismissed a complaint against the Anglican Church over its decision to deny a gay man entry to the priesthood.
The tribunal had been considering whether Geno Sisneros, of Auckland, was discriminated against when his application to train as a priest was turned down by the Bishop of Auckland.
Bishop Ross Bay said Mr Sisneros was in an unmarried relationship and according to Anglican Church law could not be ordained into the ministry.
Mr Sisneros said he was refused entry because of his sexual orientation as well as his relationship status.
On Thursday the tribunal found that Bishop Bay did not breach the Human Rights Act and acted within the Anglican Church's own ordination rules.
