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1. [2015] NZSSAA 003 (13 February) [pdf, 54 KB]

   ...2013 indicate the severity of XXXX depression. [30] The pamphlet records that a person with moderate depression may have significant difficulty continuing with normal activities while a person with severe depression will have significant functional disability. XXXX ability to study, obtain employment and move to XXXX suggests her depression (which was diagnosed after XXXX left her care in any event) was mild rather than moderate or severe. This would not necessarily impair her abili...

2. Boyce v Westpac New Zealand Ltd (Non-Party Discovery) [2015] NZHRRT 31 [pdf, 58 KB]

   ...proceedings to be heard, determined, or otherwise dealt with, as fairly, efficiently, simply, and speedily as is consistent with justice; and (b) that are not inconsistent with the Act or, as the case requires, the Privacy Act 1993 or the Health and Disability Commissioner Act 1994, or with these regulations. [10] The Tribunal’s power to order discovery of even confidential documents was not questioned in Alpine Energy Ltd v Human Rights Review Tribunal [2014] NZHC 2792 (11 Nove...

3. Accident Compensation Corporation v Smith [2015] NZACA 05 [pdf, 161 KB]

   ...informed of his employment and therefore of the claimed reduction of his ability to earn due to the injury. [6] A review sought by Mr Smith was dismissed on 16 March 1994 (Trevor John Smith Review No. 90/92/1331). It was noted that his permanent disability had been assessed at 15%. The reviewer found that there was no evidence of any loss of earning capacity, given the various types of employment he had over the years since the injury. In the months of January and February 1992,...

4. 22 January 2017 Housing New Zealand Corporation & Others v Auckland Council [pdf, 256 KB]

   ...be produced to the Court at the hearing. 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 they are to advise t...

5. Family Violence and Sexual Violence Work Programme: eUpdate April 2019 [pdf, 535 KB]

   ...violence and violence within whānau, and an ‘entry to expert’ specialist practitioner framework. The EDG participants are representatives from the Family Violence and Sexual Violence NGO sector, representing Māori, Iwi, Pacific, Refugee, Disability, LBGTQI sectors. The first meeting took place on 17/18 April and the next meeting is 30 April/ 1 May. http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=22432243&msgid=150514&act=DRPN&c=1448457&destination=https%3A%2F%2Fwww....

6. Proposals against incitement of hatred and discrimination - summary document - accessible [docx, 181 KB]

   ...Current incitement provisions only apply to speech that targets a group because of their colour, race, or ethnic or national origins. Other groups are also targeted by hateful speech, including groups based on their religion, gender, sexuality and disability. This proposal would change the law to also apply if hatred was incited against a group of people due to a wider range of characteristics. This could include some of, or all, the other prohibited grounds of discrimination in section 21 of...

7. 15 May 2020 Summary of Justice Budget Initiatives for Stakeholders [pdf, 260 KB]

   ...demand for services creating cost pressures. Community Law Centres make a significant contribution to maximising access to justice especially for single parents, Māori, Pacific, people receiving a benefit or with long term health problems or a disability, or low household income, many of whom may experience multiple inter-related legal issues which are impacting their lives. Greater experience in working with the kind of challenges these people are dealing with will mean mor...

8. Macdonald v Accident Compensation Corporation (Costs on Recall Application) [2024] NZACC 49 [pdf, 199 KB]

   ...approximately $8,500 plus GST per appeal, like Mr McBride gets paid, regardless of whether he wins or loses. 12. I do not have the resources, like he does, to even fund bundles of documents and courier fees and other costs involved in helping the disabled client. So why would I waste my time if I didn’t believe there was merit in an appeal? So how could Mr McBride’s request for costs be fair or reasonable, given he is not out of pocket, and ACC have paid him handsome...

9. Overseas-Travel_-Hon-Paul-Goldsmith-April-2024_Proposal_and_Report.pdf [pdf, 432 KB]

   ...eight countries covering a range of topics including: 4.1 Addressing social and economic inequalities between Māori and other New Zealanders; 4.2 Eliminating violence against women and children; 4.3 Enhancing inclusive education for children with disabilities; 1y639z8izz 2024-06-04 15:28:08 collins Cross-Out 2 4.4 Introducing modern slavery legislation; 4.5 Taking further action to respond to climate change, including with respect to climate migrants and climate financing; an...

10. MOJ0608-Making-parenting-arrangements-Tongan.pdf [pdf, 384 KB]

    ...kotoa ‘o Aotearoa Nu‘u Silá. Ko e ngaahi sēvesi ko ‘ení ‘oku kamata pē meí he nofo‘angá ‘o a‘u ki he talatalaifalé (counselling). • Telefoni ta‘etotongi ki he 0800 211 211 • Vakai ki he familyservices.govt.nz/directory/ CCS Disability Action ‘Oku nau ‘oatu ha fakamatala mo ha tokoni ki he kakai ‘oku ‘i ai hanau faingata‘a‘ia fakaesino, pea mo honau kāingá (fāmilí mo e ngaahi kaungāme‘á). Fetu‘utakí: • Telefoni ta‘etotongi ki he 0800...