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1. Budget 2022 Ministry of Justice

   ...years towards a sector-wide strategy for improving outcomes for victims of crime. This victims operating model will amplify existing efforts and take a victim-centric view across the system. We know that people from Māori, Pacific, refugee and migrant, disabled and LGBTQI+ communities feel they are not represented in public discourse on victimisation, and feel left out of the system. The first priority is to analyse the current gaps in the justice system for victims of crime and their whānau...

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2. [2012] NZEmpC 219 Matsuoka v LSG Sky Chefs NZ [pdf, 150 KB]

   ...the position that he may act provided that he has obtained the informed consent of both to his acting. Informed consent means consent given in the knowledge that there is a conflict between the parties and that as a result the solicitor may be disabled from disclosing to each party the full knowledge which he possesses as to the transaction or may be disabled from giving advice to one party which conflicts with the interests of the other. If the parties are content to proceed upon...

3. Reid v ACC [2015] NZACA 11 [pdf, 65 KB]

   ...colostomy bag, and dress independently. By October 1983, he was able to drive an automatic vehicle. In 1988, he tried flatting on his own, but had extreme difficulty with showering, laundry, making beds and preparing meals, so he moved into a motel with disability facilities as a trial. These activities caused pain in his left ankle and an inability to stand, so he shifted to his parents’ home. In about 1998, he obtained a mobility scooter. [20] According to Dr Haywood, Mr Reid...

4. Proactive release - Restoration and modernisation of Ministry of Justice properties [pdf, 18 MB]

   ...the Government has committed to eliminating family violence and sexual violence. Women experience family violence and sexual violence at higher rates, so there will be gender implications in designing facilities that will meet the needs of victims. Disability Perspective 63. The Property Capital Plan 2020-2030 commits to aligning with the Disability Action Plan to ensure that justice facilities are fit-for-purpose and are accessible for all New Zealanders. Publicity and proactive release...

5. [2021] NZACC 16 - Scott v ACC (14 January 2021) [pdf, 187 KB]

   ...disc protrusion compressed the L5 nerve root as I have stated. The fact that it was in a position where it was noted to be a narrow spinal canal secondary to spondylolisthesis unfortunately exacerbated the entire problem. Hence the significant disability that required surgical intervention. 5. The MRI scan carried out on 5/4/16 has been reported to show disc bulges. However, the report by the radiologist does not indicate the significance of the L4/5 disc protrusion and in fac...

6. SN & TN v B Ltd [2021] NZDT 1621 (17 December 2021) [pdf, 223 KB]

   ...The definition of a pre-existing medical condition is set out in clause 9 of the general terms of the policy document. It states that pre-existing medical condition means - Any physical defect, infirmity, existing or recurring illness, injury or disability of which you, or the person due to whom you are claiming, are aware of. Any medical condition for which you, or the person due to whom you are claiming have had or received a medical examination, consultation, treatment, investiga...

7. Henderson v Accident Compensation Corporation (Personal Injury) [2022] NZACC 216 [pdf, 205 KB]

   ...sacroiliac joints and some mild degenerative changes around her left L5 pars defect. It would be my opinion that the balance of evidence is not supportive of a traumatic cause for these findings and therefore I am of the opinion that her current disability is not directly related to her accident on 11 February 1982. [50] On 28 January 2021, Dr Paul Noonan, BMA, reviewed the file. He confirmed that there was no accident-related structural explanation for Ms Henderson’s symptoms...

8. OIA-112469.pdf [pdf, 1.2 MB]

   ...applicant is in prison) • Whether or not another person controls access to funds/income • Exceptional demands on the income, which are not already covered by payments the applicant receives to cover these demands (e.g. cost of an illness, injury or disability that is not covered by an ACC payment). RE LE AS ED U ND ER T HE O FF IC IA L IN FO RM AT IO N AC T 19 82 Applicant's ability to fund the proceedings from house equity An applicant may not be eligible beca...

9. Duty Lawyer Operational Policy for CPIP December 2024.pdf [pdf, 375 KB]

   ...cannot be submitted • provide information that the Legal Aid office may need to consider in making the decision to grant aid where there are special circumstances (eg relevant history, the need for an interpreter, serious mental health/intellectual disability problems, the financial circumstances of a partner or other relevant financial information) • provide the reasons for an interests of justice based application • acknowledge on the form the name of the duty lawyer who has co...

10. Disputes-Tribunal-Amendment-Bill_FINAL.pdf [pdf, 1.5 MB]

    ...Communities, Pacific Peoples, Housing and Urban Development, Business Innovation and Employment and Department of Inland Revenue and the Treasury. The Ministry also provided an opportunity to comment to Crown Law, Te Puni Kōkiri, Whaikaha/Ministry for Disabled people, Ministry for Women, and the Office for Seniors. The Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet were informed. Communications 38 I intend to announce the proposal after decisions are confirmed by Cabinet. Proactive...