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1. D-com-Website-Information-Easy-Read [docx, 2.3 MB]

   [image: ] [bookmark: _GoBack] Finding a new Disability Rights Commissioner for the Human Rights Commission [image: A picture containing text, person, indoor, group Description automatically generated] October 2022 [image: A picture containing text, person, indoor, group Description automatically generated]This Easy Read document is about finding a new Disability Rights Commissioner for the Human Rights Commission. [image: A person holding a microphone Description automatica...

2. [2016] NZSSAA 048 (31 May 2016) [pdf, 23 KB]

   ...[1] The appellant appeals against a decision of the Chief Executive upheld by a Benefits Review Committee declining to include the cost of specialist fees and the associated cost of travelling to the specialist in the appellant’s entitlement to Disability Allowance. Background [2] The appellant suffers from a skin condition known as Chronic Cholinergic Urticaria. We understand that this condition was originally diagnosed by a specialist dermatologist in Auckland. Since the diagnos...

3. ADO v ZWL Ltd [2011] NZDT 160 (30 March 2011) [pdf, 70 KB]

   ...that the cause of action arose. In this case, ADO’s cause of action arose in late 1998 and so on that basis he would be precluded from bringing an action after late 2004. [4] During today’s hearing, ADO argued that he has been affected by a disability during much of the period since he returned his vehicle to ZWL Ltd. The Limitation Act 1950 provides some relief to parties affected by disability. Section 24(b) of the Act provides: 24 Extension of limitation period in case o...

4. [2015] NZSSAA 010, 27 February [pdf, 24 KB]

   ...decision was issued on 11 December 2014. Both parties were in agreement that the two appeals 39/2014 and 40/2014 involved identical facts and the identical period so that this decision covers both appeals and relates to the Ministry’s review of a Disability Allowance and Temporary Additional Support for the appellant, the review being conducted on 23 January 2014 and the Benefits Review Committee decision being dated 14 March 2014. The review increased costs included in the Disability...

5. [2016] NZSSAA 006 (17 February 2016) [pdf, 59 KB]

   ...appearance for the appellant Ms J Hume for the Chief Executive of the Ministry of Social Development DECISION Introduction [1] The appellant appeals against a decision of the Chief Executive upheld by a Benefits Review Committee to grant Child Disability Allowance in respect of XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX from 1 April 2014 rather than 21 April 2013. [2] That decision was later amended by the Chief Executive and the commencement date for Child Disability Allowance for XXXX was backdated...

6. 2017 NZSSAA 021 (9 May 2017) [pdf, 83 KB]

   ...of appeal and subsequent letters and emails to the Authority. We understand Mr XXXX to be seeking a full investigation of the service provided to him by WINZ since the Christchurch earthquakes in February 2011 and a review of the level of his Disability Allowance and Special Benefit. [2] Prior to the hearing Mr XXXX sent several emails to the case manager indicating that he would not appear at a hearing. These emails are not easy to understand but it is clear that they expres...

7. Family Court rewrite submission: Human Rights Commission [pdf, 734 KB]

   ...system reforms requires recognition of:  The right to non-discrimination, including safety from gendered violence;8  Children’s rights, including to safety, identity, and to be involved in decisions about themselves;9  The right of disabled people to be involved in decisions about themselves;10  The right of Māori to be involved in designing a family law sytem that works better for Māori.11 10. A review of the family justice system necessarily involves a balancing...

8. [2016] NZSSAA 75 (22 July 2016) [pdf, 65 KB]

   ...Hume for the Chief Executive of the Ministry of Social Development DECISION Introduction [1] The appellant appeals against a decision of the Chief Executive upheld by a Benefits Review Committee to establish and recover overpayments of Disability Allowance paid in respect of the period 1 September 2008 to 25 December 2011 amounting to $769.90 and Temporary Additional Support paid in respect of the period 25 January 2008 to 10 October 2012 amounting to $2,634.79. [2] The ov...

9. Director of Proceedings v Wilding International Ltd [2021] NZHRRT 45 [pdf, 351 KB]

   ...ORDER PROHIBITING PUBLICATION OF NAME OR IDENTIFYING PARTICULARS OF AGGRIEVED INDIVIDUAL (2) ORDER PREVENTING SEARCH OF THE TRIBUNAL FILE WITHOUT LEAVE OF THE CHAIRPERSON OR OF THE TRIBUNAL Reference No. HRRT 017/2021 UNDER THE HEALTH AND DISABILITY COMMISSIONER ACT 1994 BETWEEN DIRECTOR OF PROCEEDINGS PLAINTIFF AND WILDING INTERNATIONAL LIMITED (TRADING AS ARMOURDENE REST HOME) DEFENDANT AT WELLINGTON BEFORE: Ms GJ Goodwin, Deputy Chairperson Dr SJ Hick...

10. Family Court rewrite submission: Blind Citizens NZ [pdf, 132 KB]

    Association of Blind Citizens of New Zealand Inc Submission in Response to the Examination / Review of the 2014 Family Justice Reforms November 2018 Introduction Blind Citizens NZ is a disabled people’s organisation (DPO). We exist to give voice to the aspirations and lived experiences of blind, deafblind and vision-impaired New Zealanders. The New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990 and the Human Rights Act 1993 both seek to protect disabled people’s rights to freedom...