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1. [2015] NZSSAA 83 (13 November 2015) [pdf, 57 KB]

   ...whether the person’s household needs to move from the current accommodation, having regard to― (a) security of tenure of current accommodation (for example how immediate is the person’s need to leave their current accommodation); (b) medical, disability, or personal needs that are contributing to the person’s need to move from their current accommodation; (c) the degree to which the property is overcrowded having regard to the guidelines as set out in Schedule 2. [30] The po...

2. BORA Harmful Digital Communications Bill [pdf, 303 KB]

   ...Court for interim and final orders relating to digital communications. The orders available include orders that a defendant take down material posted on line, cease the conduct concerned or provide a right of reply or that the online content host disable public access to material, identify the author of an anonymous communication publish a correction or provide a right of reply. 8. The District Court orders provided for under cll 16-17 may be made only if : 8.1 A complaint has firs...

3. Hristovski v Accident Compensation Corporation (Jurisdiction) [2023] NZACC 159 [pdf, 262 KB]

   ...the floor and suffered injury to his right elbow and right shoulder. The Corporation granted cover for contusion (bruising) injuries to his right elbow area and sprain of right shoulder/upper arm. [16] Mr Hristovski then referred to his current disabilities that prevented him from working, that the assessment previously made by the Corporation in respect to his injuries and impairment was too low, and that he needed more money to pay for medical care and to support his living in Ma...

4. Family-Court-Associates_Family-Court-Amendment-Rules-2024_FINAL.pdf [pdf, 273 KB]

   ...immediate risk/harm; 12.2 hearings (defended and undefended); 12.3 orders and directions after a case has been classified as complex under the Care of Children Act 2004; and 12.4 proceedings under the Oranga Tamariki Act 1989, the Intellectual Disability (Compulsory Care and Rehabilitation) Act 2003, Substance Addiction (Compulsory Assessment and Treatment) Act 2017 and Mental Health (Compulsory Assessment and Treatment) Act 1992. Timing and 28-day rule 13 If agreed by Cabinet, t...

5. Director of Human Rights Proceedings v Sensible Sentencing Group Trust (Application by Victims to be Heard) [2013] NZHRRT 26 [pdf, 79 KB]

   ...Commissioner under the Legal Services Act 2011. 5 DISCUSSION SECTION 108 – PERSONS ENTITLED TO BE HEARD [15] The Tribunal’s jurisdiction flows from three sources: the Human Rights Act 1993, the Privacy Act 1993 and the Health and Disability Commissioner Act 1994. While each statute makes separate and particular provision for the matters that can be brought before the Tribunal, Part 4 of the Human Rights Act has common application. See s 89 of the Privacy Act and s 58 o...

6. [2016] NZSSAA 100 (24 November 2016) [pdf, 208 KB]

   ...matter was reviewed internally and by a Benefits Review Committee. The Benefits Review Committee upheld the decision of the Chief Executive. The appellant then appealed to the Authority. [10] The appellant says that he has significant medical and disability-related costs that he must meet himself. This has particularly been the case since he ceased to receive Supported Living Payment because at that point his Community Services Card was also stopped. He notes that his prescripti...

7. 14 June 2021 Water Conservation Order [pdf, 280 KB]

   ...allocated by the Court is not used. 4 MĀORI LANGUAGE AND SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS If any party or witness: 1. wishes to speak Māori at the hearing under the Māori Language Act 1987, or 2. has special needs (for example in relation to disability and access, deafness, difficulties with the English language), or 3. has any special arrangements for the hearing are required, e.g. transport for site visits, storage space for bulky exhibits, video playback https://www.justice...

8. Form1 Criminal legal aid application Crown Prosecution [pdf, 1.1 MB]

   ...charges subject to the third strike final warning? No Yes 24. If you are charged with domestic violence matters is the alleged victim your partner? No Yes Are you currently subject to the Mental Health Act or the Intellectual Disability Compulsory Care & Rehabilitation Act orders? No Yes Has anyone else been charged with you for these offences? No Go to question 29 on next page Name(s) Yes 25. If your charge...

9. Form 1 Crown Prosecution [pdf, 1.4 MB]

   ...charges subject to the third strike final warning? No Yes 24. If you are charged with domestic violence matters is the alleged victim your partner? No Yes Are you currently subject to the Mental Health Act or the Intellectual Disability Compulsory Care & Rehabilitation Act orders? No Yes Has anyone else been charged with you for these offences? No Go to question 29 on next page Name(s) Yes 25. If your charge...

10. Proactive release – Sexual Violence Legislation Bill: approval for introduction [pdf, 1 MB]

    ...language therapist) can help witnesses understand what is being asked of them and give better quality evidence. Currently, witnesses are entitled to communication assistance only if they have insufficient proficiency in English or a ‘communication disability’. The Bill allows communication assistance to be given to any witness who requires assistance (that is, not just witnesses in sexual cases) to understand court proceedings or give evidence, for whatever reason. Requiring jud...