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1. [2023] NZEmpC 157 Whakarongorau Aotearoa New Zealand Telehealth Services LP v Public Service Association, Te Pūkenga Here Tikanga Mahi [pdf, 201 KB]

   ...Ltd [2013] NZCA 90, (2013) 13 TCLR 531 at [12]–[13]. 10 The operation of an ambulance service for sick or injured persons. 11 The operation of— (a) a hospital care institution within the meaning of section 58(4) of the Health and Disability Services (Safety) Act 2001; or (b) a service necessary for the operation of such an institution. … 16 The provision of Police emergency response services as defined in clause 3 of Schedule 1C. [19] Counsel for the plaint...

2. [2024] NZEmpC 165 Berryman v Fonterra Coopertive Group Ltd - Interlocutory [pdf, 206 KB]

   ...unlawful discrimination, the submissions of his representative cite the Court of Appeal judgment in Four Members of the Armed Forces v Chief of Defence Force which considered the question of whether an individual’s unvaccinated status constitutes a disability in the context of a discrimination claim.12 As this issue has already been authoritatively considered by the Court of Appeal, Mr Berryman’s claim in this regard cannot be considered novel and is likely weak unless it can b...

3. Government seeking feedback on options for creating a new adoption system

   ...The Ministry is also seeking further and specific feedback from Māori on whether whāngai should be legally recognised, and if so, how. The discussion document has been translated into five languages and produced in a summary and accessible format for disabled communities. It has been published on the Ministry website along with information on how to make a submission, at: Adoption law reform: Options for creating a new system Options relating to surrogacy have not been included in the discuss...

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4. OIA-122646.pdf [pdf, 5.6 MB]

   ...wanting or using flexible work were reducing commuting time (50%), allowing time for other activities (49%), and caring for children (36%). Some reported flexible working allowed them to study, care for others, do voluntary work, or manage a health or disability issue. • Although most staff already had access to flexible working arrangements, 73% of them would like additional flexible arrangements. Of the 22% of public servants that don’t currently use some form of flexible work, ar...

5. OIA-102423-v2.pdf [pdf, 2.2 MB]

   Justice Centre | 19 Aitken Street DX SX10088 | Wellington T 04 918 8800 | F 04 918 8820 ContactUs@justice.govt.nz | www.justice.govt.nz 6 April 2023 Our ref: OIA 102423 Tēnā koe Official Information Act request: Independent Police Conduct Authority Thank you for your email of 10 February 2023, in which you requested, under the Official Information Act 1982 (the Act), information about the Independent Police Conduct Authority (IPCA). Specifically, you reque

6. OIA-102423.pdf [pdf, 2.2 MB]

   Justice Centre | 19 Aitken Street DX SX10088 | Wellington T 04 918 8800 | F 04 918 8820 ContactUs@justice.govt.nz | www.justice.govt.nz 6 April 2023 Our ref: OIA 102423 Tēnā koe Official Information Act request: Independent Police Conduct Authority Thank you for your email of 10 February 2023, in which you requested, under the Official Information Act 1982 (the Act), information about the Independent Police Conduct Authority (IPCA). Specifically, you reque

7. [2024] NZEnvC 293 Waimarino Queenstown Limited (as successor to B Property Group Ltd) v Queenstown Lakes District Council [pdf, 648 KB]

   ...stormwater. These areas shall be formed in accordance with Council standards. The design of all parking areas shall specifically include the following: • There shall be a minimum of 21 car park spaces which shall include 2 car parks for people with disabilities and 2 short term (drop off/pick up) car parks positioned near to the reception area; • The 2 car park spaces for people with disabilities are to be designed in accordance with the NZ Standard (refer AS/NZS2890.6:2009 Parking...

8. [2011] NZEmpC 132 Kaipara v CHH Ltd [pdf, 125 KB]

   ...security for at least some of its costs the defendant was unlikely to be able to recover any of them if it was successful, as it had been to date. Because the Court was reluctant to make an order for security for costs, which could have the effect of disabling the plaintiff from pursuing her challenge, a modest order was made with the Court observing that it was not necessary for the plaintiff to have to lodge a cash bond to provide security because there were a variety of legal mean...

9. [2008] NZEmpC WC 20/08 Musa v Whanganui DHB and Soloman [pdf, 40 KB]

   ...statement of claim and whether the causes of action are tenable. 1. The facts [9] The statement of claim alleges that the plaintiff is an employee of the first defendant, a District Health Board (DHB) created under the New Zealand Public Health and Disability Act 2000. The second defendant is a member of the DHB. [10] During 2006 members of the DHB made public comments adverse to the plaintiff. On 12 September 2006 the DHB undertook not to cause or allow adverse and unjustifi...

10. [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...