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1. [2010] NZEmpC 79 Silver Fern Farms Ltd v North [pdf, 50 KB]

   ...he was having difficulty with his wrist. Mr North complained that the second injury would not have occurred if the first had been managed properly and if he had been rehabilitated. He complained that the second injury left him with a disability. He asserted that because he was undertaking the work of a boner at the time of his first injury and that he was about to become a night shift boner, he should be entitled to 100 per cent of what he would have earned in that role...

2. [2012] NZEmpC 120 McLeod v National Hearing Care (NZ) Ltd [pdf, 110 KB]

   ...and fitting of appropriate hearing aids. In early 2009, Audiology Hawke’s Bay was purchased by the respondent but Ms McLeod continued in her previous role. [4] In May 2011, the Crown issued a notice under the New Zealand Public Health and Disability Act 2000 advising the terms and conditions under which payments would be made for hearing aid services to eligible persons. One of the requirements of the notice was that a fully qualified audiologist needed to assess an eligible...

3. ENVC Hearing 6Oct14 AT evidence chief Aut Karndacharuk [pdf, 2.5 MB]

   ...14 4688512.7 62. Provision of Parking Spaces for Marina Users Fifty-five car parking spaces for marina users shall be provided as generally detailed on the parking plan listed in condition 12. Two spaces are to be reserved for disabled persons. ______________________________________________________________________ 65. Vehicular access 65.1 Vehicular access to the marina be restricted to a 30 minute period in each hour starting 10 minutes after departure of the fer...

4. Family legal aid response to consultation [pdf, 565 KB]

   ...under the family legal aid fixed fee framework, where up to $100 can be claimed. They also recommended an additional provision for ‘difficulty’ factors such as literacy issues, barriers to communication, mental health issues and intellectual disability, which could add to the time required to be spent on a case. Higher fee for pre-court assistance where lawyer not previously involved The submitters had mixed views on this. NZLS submitted that any client who had not previ...

5. CA v DO LCRO 68 / 2012 (26 September 2013) [pdf, 98 KB]

   ...January. This letter is to advise you that your mother has engaged my services as a lawyer and I am representing her. Legal Aid has been granted. This letter is to further advise you that unless you can prove your mother is suffering from mental disabilities, she cannot be forced to move from her house. We are aware of your concerns, particularly as your mother is a smoker, and we have no doubt you are acting in what you perceive to be her best interests, but the reality is that t...

6. Chalecki v ACC [2012] NZACA 15 [pdf, 56 KB]

   ...early as was thought. He discusses the suggested referral to the Pain Clinic at Christchurch Hospital, and notes that strictly speaking, this indicates that the appellant’s rehabilitation was not at the end of the road yet, despite the permanent disability assessment at 20%. This was the main focus of the letter, apparently in response to the appellant’s lawyer’s concern about the amount of the lump sum assessment, rather than rehabilitation and treatment options. The 2...

7. Director of Human Rights Proceedings v Sensible Sentencing Group Trust [2014] NZHRRT 21 [pdf, 78 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. http://www.legislation.govt.nz/regulation/public/2002/0019/latest/link.aspx?id=DLM296638� http://www.legislation.govt.nz/regulation/public/2002/0019/latest/link.aspx?id=DLM2...

8. Regulatory Impact Statement: Using personal information for identity verification purposes in law enforcement [pdf, 644 KB]

   ...justice system (such as to public safety, international reputation and fiscal costs). 6. Effective identity verification is also relevant for special and restricted mental health patients as well as special care recipients under the Intellectual Disability (Compulsory Care and Rehabilitation) Act 2003. The Ministry of Health considers that these individuals should not be able to leave New Zealand or be in the community without permission. Regulatory Impact Statement – Facilitati...

9. Apostolakis v Attorney-General No. 2 (Strike-Out Application) [2017] NZHRRT 53 [pdf, 201 KB]

   ...discriminated against are “relatives of criminals”. [19] In her statement of claim Mrs Apostolakis says the following provisions of the Social Security Act 1964 are inconsistent with the Bill of Rights Act, s 19: 1. Part 10, s 69C and Schedule 19 (Disability allowance). 2. Section 88B (Jobseeker support). 3. Clause 2, Schedule 6 (Rates of supported living payment benefits). 4. Social Security Amendment Act, s 12(2) (Appeals). 5. Section 40J – supported living payment for totally...

10. [2021] NZREADT 02 - Anonymised Appellant (18 January 2021) [pdf, 315 KB]

    ...that [the appellant and his wife] had read the agreements and agreed to their contents, as confirmed by their signatures on the agreements. [22] Mr Rea submitted that there was no suggestion that [the appellant and his wife] were under any disability at the time they signed the amendment agreement, and that they would undoubtedly have presented to Ms Foster as intelligent and educated people. He submitted that when [the appellant] signed the renewal agreement, there would have...