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1. Smith v Accident Compensation Corporation (Impairment Assessment) [2023] NZACC 47 [pdf, 242 KB]

   ...conditions the claimant had. [39] He says that as cl 59 excludes non-covered conditions, the assessor should not include these conditions and then deduct them. He says that ultimately, ACC’s approach discriminates against aged, infirmed and disabled people because the inherent disability factors result in lower assessments of their injury related impairments. Decision [40] It is plain that the appellant in this case is significantly disabled. [41] Following the hearing, Counsel...

2. Summary of submissions: Strengthening New Zealand's legislative response to family violence [pdf, 584 KB]

   ...population groups. Many people mentioned the barriers to safety faced by women, children, men, and Māori, but some also raised the challenges faced by Pasifika, LGBTI (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex) people, older people, people with disabilities, migrants and people living in rural communities. Generally people agreed that: • services should be flexible and tailored to reflect the experiences of particular groups, such as Māori, Pasifika, older people and people wi...

3. Family violence consultation: Summary of submissions 20160304 [pdf, 584 KB]

   ...population groups. Many people mentioned the barriers to safety faced by women, children, men, and Māori, but some also raised the challenges faced by Pasifika, LGBTI (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex) people, older people, people with disabilities, migrants and people living in rural communities. Generally people agreed that: • services should be flexible and tailored to reflect the experiences of particular groups, such as Māori, Pasifika, older people and people wi...

4. 20240625-Reinstating-Three-Strikes-Amendment-Bill.pdf [pdf, 5.3 MB]

   ...considers 19, the right to freedom from discrimination : Everyone has the right to freedom from discrimination on the grounds of discrimination in the Human Rights Act 1993. 44. We consider two prohibited grounds are potentially relevant : race and disability. The three-strikes scheme does not involve direct discrimination on these grounds: the Bill is facially neutral, not making express or intentional distinctions on the basis of race or mental disability. Rather, the relevant questio...

5. Proactive release - Strengthening the Family Court [pdf, 1.9 MB]

   ...Women, in response to New Zealand’s eighth periodic report. Disability perspective 85. Disabled children and adults face additional barriers accessing the family justice system. I asked the Panel to consider what works best for children with disabilities and disabled parents. 86. The Panel concluded that family justice services lack systemic accommodation of people with disabilities. The Panel heard that people with disabilities find it difficult to access information and appropr...

6. ABC v XYZ [2013] NZHRRT 25 [pdf, 117 KB]

   ...PREVENTING SEARCH OF THE TRIBUNAL FILE WITHOUT LEAVE OF THE CHAIRPERSON OR OF THE TRIBUNAL IN THE HUMAN RIGHTS REVIEW TRIBUNAL [2013] NZHRRT 25 Reference No. HRRT 029/2012 UNDER SECTION 51 OF THE HEALTH AND DISABILITY COMMISSIONER ACT 1994 BETWEEN ABC PLAINTIFF AND XYZ DEFENDANT AT AUCKLAND BEFORE: Mr RPG Haines QC, Chairperson Ms GJ Goodwin, Member Mr RK Musuku, Member REPRESENTATION: ABC in person supported by Ms Montgom...

7. Doria v Diamond Laser Medispa Taupo Limited & Ors [2025] NZHRRT 12 [pdf, 335 KB]

   ...out she was pregnant, and seven weeks into her pregnancy, Ms Doria was told to commence her primary carer leave early, effective immediately. [2] Ms Doria claims this was discrimination on the basis of her sex (pregnancy) and in the alternative, disability.2 The defendants maintain they were entitled to put her on early leave under the Parental Leave and Employment Protection Act 1987 (PLEPA) and, for that reason, no discrimination occurred. BACKGROUND [3] Ms Doria qualified...

8. Directory of Official Information 2019 M-O [pdf, 513 KB]

   ...mailto:enquiries@metservice.com http://www.metservice.com/ 27 Mid-Central District Health Board Te Pae Hauora o Ruahine o Tararua Governing statutes MidCentral District Health Board was established under the New Zealand Public Health and Disability Act 2000. Functions and responsibilities In accordance with the New Zealand Public Health and Disability Act 2000, MidCentral District Health Board has three key functions, being: • planning and funding health and disability se...

9. Directory of Official Information M-O [pdf, 564 KB]

   ...http://www.metservice.com/ 26 MidCentral District Health Board Entry last updated on 10 January 2022 Te Pae Hauora o Ruahine o Tararua Governing statutes MidCentral District Health Board was established under the New Zealand Public Health and Disability Act 2000. Functions and responsibilities In accordance with the New Zealand Public Health and Disability Act 2000, MidCentral District Health Board has three key functions, being: • planning and funding health and disabil...

10. Directory of Official Information M-O [pdf, 564 KB]

    ...http://www.metservice.com/ 26 MidCentral District Health Board Entry last updated on 10 January 2022 Te Pae Hauora o Ruahine o Tararua Governing statutes MidCentral District Health Board was established under the New Zealand Public Health and Disability Act 2000. Functions and responsibilities In accordance with the New Zealand Public Health and Disability Act 2000, MidCentral District Health Board has three key functions, being: • planning and funding health and disabil...