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1. Duty Lawyer Operational Policy for CPIP November 2024.pdf [pdf, 361 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...

2. [2025] NZACC 46-Jones v Accident Compensation Corporation (17 March 2025) [pdf, 196 KB]

   ...2021 and Mr Stokes reported again on 26 June 2021 commenting on the scan results. No evidence of any underlying pathology of the glenohumeral joint was reported. He reiterated his prior treatment recommendations and observed that Ms Jones’ disability from adhesive capsulitis “would be expected to improve remarkably over an 18-to-24-month period”. [15] On 14 June 2021, the Corporation received a request to cover a neck sprain and left wrist sprain as a result of the 2020 Acci...

3. [2017] NZEnvC 088 Save Wanaka Lakefront Reserve Inc v Queenstown District Council [pdf, 12 MB]

   ...boardwalk would be between 2m-2.5m wide. At a 'pinch point', near trees closest to the lake, the boardwalk would be 1.5m wide. As with the building proper, it would be designed to ensure it was suitable for access by those with mobility disability. A pedestrian and cycle access would run past the building's southern frontage. A R Madiii, evidence for the -applicant, including attachments; MJM Sidey, evidence for the applicant. Dr M Read, evidence for Save Wanaka, at [61...

4. [2017] NZEnvC 088 Save Wanaka Lakefront Reserve Inc v Queenstown District Council [pdf, 12 MB]

   ...boardwalk would be between 2m-2.5m wide. At a 'pinch point', near trees closest to the lake, the boardwalk would be 1.5m wide. As with the building proper, it would be designed to ensure it was suitable for access by those with mobility disability. A pedestrian and cycle access would run past the building's southern frontage. A R Madiii, evidence for the -applicant, including attachments; MJM Sidey, evidence for the applicant. Dr M Read, evidence for Save Wanaka, at [61...

5. OIA-104954.pdf [pdf, 1.1 MB]

   ...31/05/2019 Wellington ‐ District Court Wall damage $349.39 MSD10148803 31/05/2019 Whanganui ‐ Dual Court Blocked Toilet $81.50 MSD10148903 1/06/2019 North Shore (Albany) ‐ District Court Ground floor ‐the male toilets  the disability  toilet tap has been vandalized $323.03 MSD10150174 4/06/2019 Nelson ‐ Dual Court Blocked Toilet $278.00 MSD10150678 4/06/2019 Hastings ‐ District Court Blocked Toilet $76.00 MSD10151130 5/06/2019 Manukau ‐ Dis...

6. Proactive release - Prohibiting conversion practices [pdf, 3.9 MB]

   ...Conversion practices are harmful and do not work 14 The e is no evidence that conversion practices can change a person’s sexuality or gender identity. Research emphasises that conversion practices are harmful to people’s mental wellbeing and can be disabling, contributing to issues such as low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts and attempts.1 Parent or caregiver efforts to change an adolescent’s sexual orientation, including sending them for conversion practices...

7. [2009] NZEmpC WC 17A/09 Idea Services Ltd v Dickson [pdf, 138 KB]

   ...that Parliamentary purpose. Submissions for NRIDP [28] NRIDP is an incorporated society and registered charity. The Society’s 54 member organisations make up approximately 90 percent of the providers of residential care for intellectually disabled persons across New Zealand and support approximately 6,500 people with intellectual disabilities. The members of NRIDP have a significant interest in the outcome of this case as many of them employ staff doing similar work to Mr Dick...

8. International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights - government reply to issues 5th report [pdf, 458 KB]

   ...interpreted consistently with the Covenant and other international human rights obligations. The prohibited grounds of discrimination in the Human Rights Act 1993 encompass sex, marital status, religious and ethical beliefs, colour, race, ethnicity, disability, age, political opinion, employment status, family status and sexual orientation, but do not expressly cover language, social origin and property, as provided for in the Covenant. The Government notes, in response to earlier...

9. Waal v Accident Compensation Corporation [2016] NZACA 05 [pdf, 291 KB]

   ...significant abnormality elsewhere. Mr de Waal had a degree of anxiety related to his symptoms which did not appear to be severe. There had been some improvement with treatment in recent months. 11 [60] Mr Raine did not think a permanent disability should then be assessed and that the symptoms would amount to less than five per cent permanent partial disability, if they persisted. He should continue with the exercises, so he could return to his university studies....

10. 2019 to 2024 Ministry of Justice statement of intent [pdf, 2.3 MB]

    ...service agencies. 2120 MINISTRY OF JUSTICE STATEMENT OF INTENT 2019-24 Supporting each other The Ministry has four networks run by our people, including: the Women’s Network, Tātou Tātou Rainbow Network, Young Professionals Network and the Disability Network. These networks reflect our commitment to making the Ministry a great place to be. The Women’s Network is an employee-led initiative that supports the Ministry to promote a culture in which all people, whatever their gender...