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1. [2016] NZSSAA 73 (18 July 2016) [pdf, 115 KB]

   ...Development DECISION Introduction [1] The appellant appeals against a decision of the Chief Executive, upheld by a Benefits Review Committee, declining to include the cost of travel to a support group in the appellant’s entitlement to Disability Allowance. Background [2] The appellant is a single man aged 57 years. [3] He is in receipt of Supported Living Payment. 2 [4] A certificate from a Dr Smith states that the appellant suffers from psychiatric/psycho...

2. [2016] NZSSAA 005 (16 February 2016) [pdf, 77 KB]

   ...Introduction [1] The appellant lodged an appeal with the Authority on 23 October 2014. The appeal document noted that it was an appeal in relation to: Wrong decision overall. Not taken in overall. Plus food grants. This on behalf of all of NZ on disability allowance. Cancel of level of alternative medical treatment ‘reason given’. 2 [2] The appeal was lodged in relation to a decision of a Benefits Review Committee dated 22 August 2014 about a decision of the Chief Executiv...

3. 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...

4. [2015] NZSSAA 54 (13 August 2015) [pdf, 28 KB]

   ...Wallace - Chairperson Mr K Williams - Member DECISION ON THE PAPERS Introduction [1] The appellant appeals against a decision of the Chief Executive upheld by a Benefits Review Committee to suspend and then cancel payment of Child Disability Allowance to the appellant from 23 February 2014. [2] The payment of Child Disability Allowance was discontinued when the appellant failed to return a medical review form. Background [3] The appellant’s daughter, XXXX, was b...

5. NZCVS-Cycle-4-Core-Report-Section-4-Who-experiences-crime-fin.pdf [pdf, 944 KB]

   ...derivation are accounted for. This finding supports the view that the different age structure and the different level of deprivation between Māori and the New Zealand average are key contributors to the higher likelihood of victimisation for Māori. Disability status • Disabled adults were significantly more likely to experience crime across personal offences and household offences when differences in average age are accounted for. This also includes burglary, interpersonal violenc...

6. NZCVS-Cycle-4-Core-Report-Section-4-Who-experiences-crime-fin2.pdf [pdf, 944 KB]

   ...derivation are accounted for. This finding supports the view that the different age structure and the different level of deprivation between Māori and the New Zealand average are key contributors to the higher likelihood of victimisation for Māori. Disability status • Disabled adults were significantly more likely to experience crime across personal offences and household offences when differences in average age are accounted for. This also includes burglary, interpersonal violenc...

7. [2016] NZSSAA 69 (11 July 2016) [pdf, 74 KB]

   ...Wallace - Chairperson Mr K Williams - Member Lady Tureiti Moxon - Member DECISION ON THE PAPERS Introduction [1] The appellant appeals against a decision of the Chief Executive, upheld by a Benefits Review Committee, to grant Child Disability Allowance from 16 February 2015 and not from an earlier date. [2] Since this appeal was filed, Child Disability Allowance has been backdated to 25 May 2011. The appellant requests that Child Disability Allowance be backdated to...

8. 2017 NZSSAA 023 (24 May 2017) [pdf, 157 KB]

   ...decision of a Benefits Review Committee BEFORE THE SOCIAL SECURITY APPEAL AUTHORITY S Pezaro - Deputy Chair K Williams - Member DECISION ON THE PAPERS The appeal [1] XXXX appeals the decision by the Chief Executive to calculate his disability related travel allowance on the basis of the running costs of his car only, without factoring the fixed costs into this assessment. Mr XXXX also contends that the mileage rate applied by the Ministry of Social Development (“t...

9. Pope v Human Rights Commission (Strike-Out Application) [2014] NZHRRT 3 [pdf, 88 KB]

   ...HUMAN RIGHTS REVIEW TRIBUNAL [2014] NZHRRT 3 Reference No. HRRT 015/2013 UNDER THE HUMAN RIGHTS ACT 1993 BETWEEN DARRYL WARD POPE PLAINTIFF AND HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION FIRST DEFENDANT AND HEALTH AND DISABILITY COMMISSIONER SECOND DEFENDANT AND OMBUDSMAN THIRD DEFENDANT AT AUCKLAND BEFORE: Mr RPG Haines QC, Chairperson Ms GJ Goodwin, Member Mr BK Neeson, Member REPRESENTATION: Mr M Ward, agent for plaintiff Ms S Bell for...

10. Disability Rights Commissioner appointed

    Prudence Walker has been appointed as the new Te Kaihautū Tika Hauātanga Disability Rights Commissioner tasked with leading Te Kāhui Tika Tangata - the Human Rights Commission’s work in the area of disability rights, Secretary for Justice Andrew Kibblewhite announced today. “Prudence Walker brings to this appointment a deep understanding of the issues facing disabled people, together with experience in advocacy or public education,” Mr Kibblewhite said, adding “I am confiden...

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