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1. Independent Electoral Review Final Report Accessible word doc [docx, 9.5 MB]

   ...things are to be done (such as using the postal service) rather than what is to be done and to what standard, making it difficult to innovate. The Electoral Act uses outdated language in some areas, such as in provisions referring to mental health and disabled people. Redrafting would be an opportunity to update the Electoral Act for the 21st century. An important feature of electoral law in Aotearoa New Zealand is the entrenched provisions. These provisions can only be changed by a majority vo...

2. Appendix-M4-Economic-Impact-Report-on-the-New-Zealand-Sport-Horse-Industry-2012-.pdf [pdf, 695 KB]

   ...environment in a way that would otherwise be denied them. New Zealand Riding for the Disabled (NZRDA) is an association of 53 Member Groups. They provide riding therapy for children and adults with are physically challenged with a wide variety of disabilities including cerebral palsy, spina bifida, paraplegia, multiple sclerosis, muscular dystrophy, traumatic brain injury, or stroke, learning disabilities or intellectual disabilities. CARRIAGE DRIVING Recreational driving has up...

3. MOJ Privacy Guidelines [pdf, 3.5 MB]

   Privacy Guidelines Managing personal information Guidelines for providers of Justice services Foreword We all have a part to play in collecting, sharing or using people’s information in a way that respects and protects their privacy. People who interact with our justice system often do so under difficult and stressful circumstances. It’s crucial we respect their confidentiality and treat their personal information with the same respect we’d expect others to treat our own. If

4. H Trust v Southern Response Earthquake Services Ltd [2019] CEIT-2019-0011 [pdf, 997 KB]

   IN THE CANTERBURY EARTHQUAKES INSURANCE TRIBUNAL CEI-00XX-2019 IN THE MATTER OF CANTERBURY EARTHQUAKES INSURANCE TRIBUNAL ACT 2019 BETWEEN H & H and DB as trustees of the H TRUST Applicant AND SR Respondent Date: 10, 31 October, 14 November, 10, 11, 20 December 2019 Appearances: B for Applicant F and S for Respondent __________________________________________________________________________

5. Cycle-5-key-findings-report-v3.0-FIN.pdf [pdf, 2.3 MB]

   ...crime In this section we discuss the circumstances and characteristics (demographic factors) of the people most likely to experience crime. These demographic factors include: • personal attributes, such as gender, age, ethnicity, sexual identity, disability and marital status • economic and household factors that describe people’s economic situation and living arrangements, such as whether someone lives in their own home, and lives alone or with others • geographic facto...

6. Meek v Ministry of Social Development [2013] NZHRRT 28 [pdf, 53 KB]

   ...was not given a letter of explanation or a notice advising him of his appeal rights. [11.3] No explanation was given why, as a consequence of his visit to the Naenae Service Centre on 22 March 2011, some of his benefits were cut, particularly his disability benefit. [11.4] His application for a grant to purchase a washing machine was not approved and he had to apply three times. [11.5] His debt repayment to the Ministry (from his benefit) went from approximately $12 per week to $50...

7. Marshall v IDEA Services Ltd (Strike-Out Application) [2019] NZHRRT 21 [pdf, 262 KB]

   ...(Eamon) has a number of complex medical conditions, including epilepsy, generalised brain dysfunction, cerebral palsy and limited mobility. He is fully dependent for day-to-day care needs. See more particularly the report by the Deputy Health and Disability Commissioner in Case 16HDC00597, 12 October 2018 at paras 1, 21 and 35. [6] Eamon was in the fulltime care of IDEA Services from 2004 to December 2015. Mr Marshall and his wife have been assiduous in pursuing a number of complaints...

8. Proactive release - Commencement of Courts and Tribunals Legislation [pdf, 925 KB]

   ...to reflect the Protection of Personal and Property Rights Act 1988 amendments made by the Courts Matters Act. These amendments will enable the appointment of more than one welfare guardian for a ‘protected person’, for example, both parents of a disabled adult. 14. This instrument also corrects earlier drafting errors. Timing and 28-day rule 15. The legislative instruments will come into force on 29 October 2019. This complies with the 28-day rule. Compliance 16. These legislative i...

9. MOJ0609-Legal-advice-and-support-Tongan.pdf [pdf, 342 KB]

   ...fakamatala lahi ange felāve‘i mo e tokoni fakapa‘anga ki ha tokoni fakalaó: Telefoni ta‘etotongi ki he Legal Aid (Ministry of Justice) ‘i he 0800 253 425. Ngaahi sēvesi ma‘á e kakai faingata‘a‘iá ‘Oku ‘oatu ‘e he Auckland Disability Law ha ngaahi sēvesi fakalao ta‘etotongi mo ma‘u ngofua ma‘á e kakai ‘oku ‘i ai hanau faingata‘a‘iá fakaesino pe ‘ikai sai ‘a ‘enau fanongó (hearing impairment). • Telefoni ki he (09) 2575140 pe text ki...

10. Whānau Protect (National Home Safety Service) evaluation report [pdf, 2.4 MB]

    Whānau Protect National Home Safety Service Evaluation report Provider & Community Services Ministry of Justice November 2017 Disclaimer This research was undertaken by Provider and Community Services within the Ministry of Justice, with assistance from Gravitas Research and Strategy Limited. The Ministry acknowledges and thanks the National Collective of Independent Women’s Refuges, and their affiliated and associated refuges who helped with and