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1. [2015] NZSSAA 028, 22 April [pdf, 40 KB]

   ...APPEARANCES Mr G Howell – for the appellant Ms E Kirkman for Chief Executive of the Ministry of Social Development DECISION Introduction [1] This is an appeal against a decision made on 2 June 2014 in connection with the appellant’s Disability Allowance which was upheld in part by a Benefits Review Committee on 15 October 2014, the Committee agreeing to the Ministry decision to include $790.31 per annum as a cost in the appellant’s Disability Allowance for additional h...

2. [2016] NZSSAA 002 (12 February 2016) [pdf, 31 KB]

   ...22 December 2014. As a result of this review, it has been determined that an underpayment of $180.60 occurred. Arrears have been paid to the appellant. [4] The particular issues raised on behalf of the appellant are: (i) Whether or not Child Disability Allowance should be included in the assessment of Temporary Additional Support. (ii) The amount of telephone costs included in the assessment of Temporary Additional Support. (iii) Whether the appellant’s correct transport costs t...

3. [2016] NZSSAA 65 (5 July 2016) [pdf, 89 KB]

   ...the Ministry’s Regional Health Advisor confirms that “this child requires attention and supervision in excess of that normally required by another child of the same age and meets the eligibility criteria required for child CDA”. [8] Child Disability Allowance was granted to the appellant for XXXX from 7 May 2009. Between 2009 and 2013, there were various contacts with the appellant. [9] In May 2013, the appellant applied for DPB – CSI. She also requested that the grant...

4. Director of Proceedings v Zhu [2012] NZHRRT 7 [pdf, 150 KB]

   IN THE HUMAN RIGHTS REVIEW TRIBUNAL [2012] NZHRRT 7 Reference No. HRRT 046/2011 UNDER SECTION 50 OF THE HEALTH AND DISABILITY COMMISSIONER ACT 1994 BETWEEN THE DIRECTOR OF PROCEEDINGS PLAINTIFF AND JIE (GRACE) ZHU DEFENDANT AT AUCKLAND Mr RPG Haines QC, Chairperson Mr GJ Cook JP, Member Dr S Hickey, Member Aaron Martin, Director of Proceedings Defendant in person DATE OF DECISION: 28 March 2012 DECISION OF TRIB...

5. [2023] NZSSAA 009 (10 July 2023) [pdf, 175 KB]

   ...XXXX presenting her own appeal Counsel: R. Stainthorpe, counsel, and N Jaura, appeals officer, for the Ministry of Social Development DECISION Introduction [1] XXXX’s appeal concerns the Ministry’s decision to grant her a disability allowance from 7 January 2022 and not the earlier date of 16 March 2020. [2] Subsequent to the appeal the Ministry reviewed XXXX’s disability allowance and backdated it to 1 December 2021. In addition, the Ministry now accepts...

6. Director of Proceedings v Aranui Home & Hospital [2012] NZHRRT 4 [pdf, 37 KB]

   1 IN THE HUMAN RIGHTS REVIEW TRIBUNAL [2012] NZHRRT 4 Reference No. HRRT 025/2011 UNDER SECTION 50 OF THE HEALTH AND DISABILITY COMMISSIONER ACT 1994 BETWEEN DIRECTOR OF PROCEEDINGS PLAINTIFF AND ARANUI HOME AND HOSPITAL LTD DEFENDANT AT AUCKLAND Mr RPG Haines QC, Chairperson Mr GJ Cook JP, Member Dr S Hickey, Member Aaron Martin, Director of Proceedings Paul White for Aranui Home and Hospital Ltd DATE OF DECISION: 2...

7. Accessibility for New Zealanders Bill [pdf, 178 KB]

   ...considered the consistency of the Bill with s 19 (freedom from discrimination). Our analysis is set out below. The Bill 4. Clause 3 of the Bill states that the purpose of the Bill is to accelerate progress towards a fully accessible New Zealand where disabled people, tāngata whaikaha and their families or whānau, and others with accessibility needs have an equal opportunity to achieve their goals and aspirations.1 5. In efforts to fulfil this purpose, clause 3 also establishes an...

8. Director of Proceedings v Taikura Trust [2012] NZHRRT 3 [pdf, 37 KB]

   1 IN THE HUMAN RIGHTS REVIEW TRIBUNAL [2012] NZHRRT 3 Reference No. HRRT 024/2011 UNDER SECTION 50 OF THE HEALTH AND DISABILITY COMMISSIONER ACT 1994 BETWEEN DIRECTOR OF PROCEEDINGS PLAINTIFF AND TAIKURA TRUST DEFENDANT AT AUCKLAND Mr RPG Haines QC, Chairperson Mr GJ Cook JP, Member Dr S Hickey, Member Aaron Martin, Director of Proceedings Duncan McGill for Taikura Trust DATE OF DECISION: 22 March 2012 DECISIO...

9. Director of Proceedings v Buist [2015] NZHRRT 28 [pdf, 42 KB]

   ...ORDER PREVENTING SEARCH OF THE TRIBUNAL FILE WITHOUT LEAVE OF CHAIRPERSON OR OF THE TRIBUNAL IN THE HUMAN RIGHTS REVIEW TRIBUNAL [2015] NZHRRT 28 Reference No. HRRT 031/2015 UNDER SECTION 50 OF THE HEALTH AND DISABILITY COMMISSIONER ACT 1994 BETWEEN DIRECTOR OF PROCEEDINGS PLAINTIFF AND WILLIAM BUIST DEFENDANT AT AUCKLAND BEFORE: Mr RPG Haines QC, Chairperson Dr SJ Hickey MNZM, Member Ms GJ Goodwin, Member REPRESENTATION: M...

10. Decisions - Index

    Browse the index to the Human Rights Review Tribunal decisions in respect of each individual statute by using the alphabetical list of key words and phrases. Human Rights Act 1993 Privacy Act 1993 and Privacy Act 2020   Health & Disability Commissioner Act 1994  

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