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  1. [2013] NZEmpC 48 Wareing v Tyco New Zealand Ltd [pdf, 76 KB]

    ...psychological effects on Z of the Christchurch earthquakes and his consequent disabilities in performing his role as the intending plaintiff’s solicitor. As noted, these events identified another medical condition in Z that has contributed to his disability. Z’s evidence was confirmed by professional evidence of his state and assistance and treatment. It explains why Z failed to take timely steps on behalf of his client. As Ms Dalziel has acknowledged, the intended defendant...

  2. BORA Land Transport Amendment Bill [pdf, 155 KB]

    ...Act. 27. Section 19(1) of the Bill of Rights Act affirms that everyone has the right to freedom from discrimination on the prohibited grounds in s 21 of the Human Rights Act 1993. The grounds of discrimination under the Human Rights Act include disability. 5 WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND Published by Order of the House of Representatives - 2016 28. Clause 19 of the Bill provides for a separate sentencing approach for people who, because of their disability, are unable to use al...

  3. [2020] NZSSAA 22 (19 November 2020) [pdf, 170 KB]

    ...said that she had a 50% chance of surviving for 12 months and a 20% chance of living for five years. The appellant was granted Supported Living Payment on the ground of restricted work capacity. She also received Accommodation Supplement and Disability Allowance which were not suspended during her absence and are not in issue in this appeal. [3] Over the next 18 months, the appellant had further tumours removed and treatment, including radiation and chemotherapy. In November 20...

  4. 20230328-Integrity-Sport-and-Recreation-Bill.pdf [pdf, 143 KB]

    ...capability, including on the board, and be responsive to tikanga Māori and te Tiriti o Waitangi/the Treaty of Waitangi. In undertaking its functions, it will be required to reflect the needs of participants, including psychological, cultural, language, and disability needs and the needs of rainbow communities, and promote the best interests of children and young people. Consistency of the Bill with the Bill of Rights Act Section 14 – Freedom of expression 11. Section 14 of the Bill...

  5. MOJ0609-Legal-advice-and-support-Samoan.pdf [pdf, 330 KB]

    ...Community Law Centre mo se lisi o loia e maua i le vaipanoa o e iai. E te maua nisi faamatalaga i fesoasoani faaloia e faatupe e le malo: Freephone Legal Aid (Ministry of Justice) i le 0800 253 425. Auaunaga e maua gofie E maua mai le Auckland Disability Law auaunaga e maua fua ma e maua gofie mo tagata e iai manaoga faapitoa po o le faaletonu o le faalogo. • Telefoni 09 257 5140 po o le text 027 457 5140 • Imeli info@adl.org.nz Auaunaga mo tupulaga E maua mai le Youth Law...

  6. [2016] NZSSAA 084 (29 August 2016) [pdf, 139 KB]

    ...Review Committee, to establish and recover overpayments as follows: Domestic Purposes Benefit 29/3/2013 to 14/7/2013 $4,556.37 Sole Parent Support 15/7/2013 to 22/3/2015 $26,200.05 Accommodation Supplement 29/3/2013 to 22/3/2015 $6,062.15 Disability Allowance 4/11/2013 to 4/5/2014 $130.95 Temporary Additional Support 29/3/2013 to 22/3/2015 $4,296.12 Total $41,245.64 2 [2] The overpayments of Domestic Purposes Benefit and Sole Parent Benefit were established...

  7. [2018] NZEmpC 46 Evans-Walsh v Southern District Health Board [pdf, 367 KB]

    ...It is empowered to review and promote the competence of nurses,9 to recognise, accredit, and set programmes to ensure the ongoing competence of them10 and to receive and act on information from health practitioners, employers, and the Health and Disability Commissioner about the competence of nurses.11 Amongst those functions is: 12 To set standards of clinical competence, cultural competence, and ethical conduct to be observed by health practitioners of the profession. [33] Th...

  8. [2021 NZACC 178 – Kirdy v ACC (8 November 2021) [pdf, 184 KB]

    ...of sudden onset of pain and reduced function including power to push off following the injury, no preceding problems, importantly no preceding features to suggest any Achilles tendonitis, the injury has clearly contributed to Daniel’s ongoing disability. The x-ray findings some 16 months later clouds the picture somewhat with more chronic findings. … It is entirely possible that the findings from the x-ray in November 2017 could represent a bony evulsion from the time of...