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1. ZYX v NorthAble Disability Services (Strike-Out Application) [2014] NZHRRT 30 [pdf, 47 KB]

   ...PREVENTING SEARCH OF THE TRIBUNAL FILE WITHOUT LEAVE OF THE TRIBUNAL OR OF THE CHAIRPERSON IN THE HUMAN RIGHTS REVIEW TRIBUNAL [2014] NZHRRT 30 Reference No. HRRT 008/2014 UNDER SECTION 51 OF THE HEALTH AND DISABILITY COMMISSIONER ACT 1994 BETWEEN ZYX PLAINTIFFS AND NORTHABLE DISABILITY SERVICES FIRST DEFENDANT AND ATTORNEY-GENERAL IN RESPECT OF THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH SECOND DEFENDANT AT AUCKLAND BEFORE: Mr RPG Haines...

2. [2021] NZEmpC 77 Fleming v Attorney-General [pdf, 446 KB]

   ...and F Everard, counsel for the Human Rights Commission as intervener Judgment: 26 May 2021 JUDGMENT OF CHIEF JUDGE CHRISTINA INGLIS Introduction Justin Cootes was born in 1981. He is severely mentally and physically disabled and has been since birth. He has a complex mix of disabilities and has been assessed as having “very high needs”. Such is the extent of his disabilities that a litigation guardian was appointed to represent his interests in thes...

3. [2015] NZSSAA 028, 22 April [pdf, 40 KB]

   ...APPEARANCES Mr G Howell – for the appellant Ms E Kirkman for Chief Executive of the Ministry of Social Development DECISION Introduction [1] This is an appeal against a decision made on 2 June 2014 in connection with the appellant’s Disability Allowance which was upheld in part by a Benefits Review Committee on 15 October 2014, the Committee agreeing to the Ministry decision to include $790.31 per annum as a cost in the appellant’s Disability Allowance for additional h...

4. [2016] NZSSAA 72 (18 July 2016) [pdf, 178 KB]

   ...note that DPB – CSI is an income-tested benefit. It is not granted simply because the applicant is caring for a person with a significant need for care. The criteria for DPB – CSI are also distinctly different from the criteria for Child Disability Allowance. [15] The appellant was either living in Australia or her living circumstances were such that she did not apply for a main benefit prior to July 1990. If the appellant did not seek a main benefit prior to 1990 there is no...

5. Family Court rewrite submission: Human Rights Commission [pdf, 734 KB]

   ...system reforms requires recognition of:  The right to non-discrimination, including safety from gendered violence;8  Children’s rights, including to safety, identity, and to be involved in decisions about themselves;9  The right of disabled people to be involved in decisions about themselves;10  The right of Māori to be involved in designing a family law sytem that works better for Māori.11 10. A review of the family justice system necessarily involves a balancing...

6. [2016] NZSSAA 006 (17 February 2016) [pdf, 59 KB]

   ...appearance for the appellant Ms J Hume for the Chief Executive of the Ministry of Social Development DECISION Introduction [1] The appellant appeals against a decision of the Chief Executive upheld by a Benefits Review Committee to grant Child Disability Allowance in respect of XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX from 1 April 2014 rather than 21 April 2013. [2] That decision was later amended by the Chief Executive and the commencement date for Child Disability Allowance for XXXX was backdated...

7. [2016] NZSSAA 65 (5 July 2016) [pdf, 89 KB]

   ...the Ministry’s Regional Health Advisor confirms that “this child requires attention and supervision in excess of that normally required by another child of the same age and meets the eligibility criteria required for child CDA”. [8] Child Disability Allowance was granted to the appellant for XXXX from 7 May 2009. Between 2009 and 2013, there were various contacts with the appellant. [9] In May 2013, the appellant applied for DPB – CSI. She also requested that the grant...

8. [2016] NZSSAA 002 (12 February 2016) [pdf, 31 KB]

   ...Allowance, Child Disability Allowance for two children, and Unsupported Child Benefit for one child. [6] The appellant has two children in her care, namely her son XXXX aged eight years and her foster daughter XXXX aged six years. Both children have disabilities for which Child Disability Allowance is paid. In addition, both children now receive Disability Allowance. [7] The appellant is employed three days a week as a Teacher Aide. She says she also works additional days from time-...

9. D-com-Website-Information-Easy-Read [pdf, 1.2 MB]

   Finding a new Disability Rights Commissioner for the Human Rights Commission October 2022 1 This Easy Read document is about finding a new Disability Rights Commissioner for the Human Rights Commission. The Disability Rights Commissioner works to protect the rights of disabled New Zealanders. The Human Rights Commission:  looks after the human rights of everyone in Aotearoa New Zealand ...

10. NZCVS 5 years brochure Web [pdf, 1.4 MB]

    ...justice.govt.nz/justice-sector-policy/research-data/nzcvs * Unless otherwise stated, the statistics in this booklet represent pooled findings from the first five years of the survey using responses collected from 2018–2022. The findings about young people, LGBT+ and disabled people remain true when controlling for other key demographic factors such as age and gender. NZCVS data is available for researchers through the Stats NZ Integrated Data Infrastructure (IDI). All our reports are...