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1. Storie & Raynes v CAC10057 & Barlow [2012] NZREADT 7 [pdf, 158 KB]

   ...Barlow and Mr Storie and Ms Raynes. We prefer the evidence of Mrs Barlow. It was consistent with the documents (the compensation agreement) and the contemporaneous complaint made by Mrs Barlow. We accept that for Mrs Barlow, a teacher (with a disabled husband) the only possible time that she was able to move was during the period of the school holidays. We do not know why Mr Storie confirmed the wrong date but we find he did. We think that misrepresenting a settlement date on an agr...

2. BORA Corrections Bill [pdf, 107 KB]

   ...natural justice might require legal representation of a prisoner in a disciplinary hearing in situations where the prisoner was unable to adequately represent him or herself. These situations may be "if the [prisoner] is very young or under a disability [or] if the matter, though minor, is of unusual complexity." Even though the ability to obtain legal representation is to remain the exception rather than the rule, in our view clause 134(2) can be read consistently with 27 of th...

3. [2016] NZSSAA 71 (18 July 2016) [pdf, 178 KB]

   ...comparatively generous pension. [20] In summary, the information available is that at least since the 1950s the Taiwanese Government has made provision for income support for its citizens by legislation providing for the contingencies of old age, disability and survivorship. The programme is contained in a number of different pieces of legislation with separate provision for different groups including teachers. [21] We understand that the legislation which covers the collection o...

4. Regulatory Impact Statement: Identifying offenders attempting to unlawfully leave New Zealand [pdf, 109 KB]

   ...management in the community by a probation officer. It excludes prisoners2, unconvicted citizens (including people on bail who have not already been prohibited from leaving New Zealand by the court), patients managed under mental health or intellectual disability legislation (who are the subject of a related Regulatory Impact Statement) and people subject only to civil orders. The analysis takes for granted that attempts by these offenders to leave New Zealand, without the approval of a...

5. [2016] NZSSAA 50 (31 May 2016) [pdf, 44 KB]

   ...$47,604 $24,104 Total $250,679 $191,618 [5] As a result, the debts have been adjusted and reduced as follows: Domestic Purposes Benefit: (Sole Parent) 18/7/05 – 11/7/10 $57,925.56 Accommodation Supplement: 01/04/05 – 01/06/08 $36,783.43 Disability Allowance: 29/05/06 – 30/03/08 $4,766.61 Special Benefit: 01/04/05 – 01/06/08 $7,394.14 Temporary Additional Support: 04/06/09 – 03/02/10 $2,176.66 Special Needs Grant $808.50 Total $109,852.91 [6] Sections 86(1)...

6. IJ v QT LCRO 94 / 2011 (18 January 2012) [pdf, 69 KB]

   ...flats, and also leased one of the car park spaces allocated to various units. The convenience of having a car space close by their unit is of particular significance to the Applicant because he is confined to a wheelchair and is significantly disabled. 4 [12] The Applicant and his wife are both in their late 70’s and I accept that the Applicant’s wife, who provides 24/7 care to her husband, finds it of material benefit to be able to park the car close to the unit, in o...

7. Family and Sexual Violence work programme February [pdf, 434 KB]

   ...relevant organisations as the timing for this work is confirmed. This people-centred approach will enable greater responsiveness to cultural perspectives and the needs of the more vulnerable members of our communities, especially children, those with disabilities, LGBTQI, and the elderly. New resources for victims of sexual violence Sexual harm helpline The Ministry of Social Development is developing a new national sexual harm helpline called ‘Safe to talk’....

8. Morgan v Accident Compensation Corporation [2018] NZACA 2 [pdf, 151 KB]

   ...functioning in her right shoulder and arm for a prolonged period. It had a serious impact on her mental health, her work and her personal life. The Accident Compensation Corporation (Corporation) accepts that Ms Morgan has a significant permanent disability. [5] Ms Morgan’s earlier work history is set out in more detail in the Authority’s previous decision. She had a succession of jobs, working in a rest home, then waitressing and housekeeping at a hotel, followed by managi...

9. COVID-19 Justice Sector Survey - Report 2 for the period 21 to 27 April 2020 [pdf, 1.4 MB]

   ...stick with the rules included: boredom, being separated from the rest of the family, lack of social contact, having to keep children at home, and observing those who violate the rules. Some people mentioned difficulties related to their physical disability. Experiencing crime and reporting to Police  An overwhelming majority of respondents did not experience property crime and personal non-violent crime. Experience of crime by specific offence types is presented in the chart b...

10. COVID-19 Justice Sector Survey - Report 2 for the period 21 to 27 April 2020 [pdf, 1.4 MB]

    ...stick with the rules included: boredom, being separated from the rest of the family, lack of social contact, having to keep children at home, and observing those who violate the rules. Some people mentioned difficulties related to their physical disability. Experiencing crime and reporting to Police  An overwhelming majority of respondents did not experience property crime and personal non-violent crime. Experience of crime by specific offence types is presented in the chart b...