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1. Te Manutukutuku issue 72 [pdf, 2.9 MB]

   ...was held to discuss further planning for the second stage, includ­ ing the proposed priority issues. The Tribunal has recently confirmed that the priorities for the second stage will be (in no particular order) Māori men­ tal health, Māori with disabilities, and alcohol and substance abuse (includ­ ing tobacco). Also presented and discussed at the judicial conference was a staff discus­ sion paper that assessed the extent of the available evidence on the priority issues and recom...

2. LCRO 201/2017 ZK v XM (29 June 2018) [pdf, 288 KB]

   ...acting for a married or de facto couple on the preparation of life interest wills, it was not her practice to obtain title searches of the clients’ properties. [43] Ms XM says Mrs RM wanted Mr SP, who was not married, had no children, had a disability and lived at the property to be able to live there so long as he “paid all of the outgoings”. She says she has sympathy for Ms ZK but “[is] not responsible for [Ms ZK’s] circumstances [which] are irrelevant to [Ms ZK’s]...

3. Evidence Brief: Behaviour Management in Schools [pdf, 437 KB]

   ...Preventive Medicine, 33(2). Harvey, S., Boer, D., Meyer, L. & Evans, I. (2009). Updating a meta-analysis of intervention research with challenging behaviour: treatment validity and standards of practice. Journal of Intellectual and Developmental Disability, 34(1). Horowitz, J. & Garber, J. (2006). The prevention of depressive symptoms in children and adolescents: a meta-analytic review. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 74. Hyoun-Kyoung, P., Perumean-Chaney, S...

4. [2021] NZACC 35 - Kinney v ACC (15 February 2021) [pdf, 202 KB]

   ...that which previously was asymptomatic does not alter that basic principle. The accident did not cause the degenerative changes, it just caused the effects of those changes to become apparent and of course in many cases for them to become the disabling feature. 1 McDonald v Accident Rehabilitation and Compensation Insurance Corporation [2002] NZAR 970 (HC). 2 At [26] citing Hill v Accident Rehabilitation and Compensation Insurance Corporation DC Huntly 189/98, 1 September 199...

5. [2021] NZACC 29 - Van Essen v ACC (9 February 2021) [pdf, 196 KB]

   ...noted that highly repetitive twisting and bending had been factors present in the appellant’s work since 1982. [36] With reference to the literature, Dr McBride said that the appellant’s occupation was more likely than not to cause her disability through spinal degeneration and the onset of low back pain. [37] In a report to the Corporation dated 20 April 2016, John Monigatti, Occupational Physician, provided comment on the appellant’s claim for a low back injury ca...

6. Fehling v Ministry of Health (Strike-Out of Second Defendant) [2016] NZHRRT 29 [pdf, 107 KB]

   ...the following checks & balances need to be created: Data matching of NHI and an individual’s details only through independent (not govt-appointed prostitutes as at present) Parliament-appointed Privacy Commissioner together with Health & Disability Commissioner. [emphasis in original] [12] It can be seen the letter has as its exclusive focus an allegation that “the MoH breached [the Privacy Act]”. No mention at all is made of the WCDHB. [13] Also submitted with the st...

7. Te Manutukutuku 73 [pdf, 9.5 MB]

   ...on 30 April 2019, with the final reports due to be filed by 28 June 2019. Additionally, the Crown is prepar- ing three pieces of research to support the hearing of stage 2 issues : a report on Māori health trends from 1990 to 2015 ; a Māori disability statistical sta- tus report ; and a historical overview covering 1840 to 1992. These Crown reports are expected to be received by 12 July 2019.  Health Inquiry Hearings Start Students from Te Wharekura o Rākaumangamanga perform...

8. Care of Children Applying for a Court Order guide [pdf, 3.9 MB]

   ...the other person has been violent towards you or your child. • you provide evidence in your affidavit that you’re not able to participate effectively. This could be because of language barriers, they are in custody or for health reasons (physical disability, medical conditions). A Registrar can grant you an exemption in this case. See section 46E of the Care of Children Act 2004 for a full list of exceptions. Link: www.justice.govt.nz/family/care-of-children/ **Fees You will need to p...

9. Te Manutukutuku Issue 72 [pdf, 3.3 MB]

   ...was held to discuss further planning for the second stage, includ­ ing the proposed priority issues. The Tribunal has recently confirmed that the priorities for the second stage will be (in no particular order) Māori men­ tal health, Māori with disabilities, and alcohol and substance abuse (includ­ ing tobacco). Also presented and discussed at the judicial conference was a staff discus­ sion paper that assessed the extent of the available evidence on the priority issues and recom...

10. Supplementary advice on proposed Criminal Cases Review Commission model - Redacted [pdf, 319 KB]

    ...co-opt specialist advice 73. During targeted consultation, it was suggested that the CCRC be given a power to co- opt specialist advice to assist with its function. Broadly comparable models for this power exist in the New Zealand Public Health and Disability Amendment Act 2010 for the Health Quality and Safety Committee, and in the Contraception, Sterilisation and Abortion Act 1977 for the Abortion Supervisory Committee. 74. We consider that this power could support the policy objective...