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1. NZCVS-Cycle-4-Core-Report-The-NZCVS-and-Cycle-4-key-findings-fin.pdf [pdf, 466 KB]

   ...derivation are accounted for. This finding supports the view that the different age structure and the different level of deprivation between Māori and the New Zealand average are key contributors to the higher likelihood of victimisation for Māori. • Disabled adults were significantly more likely to experience crime across personal offences and household offences when differences in average age are accounted for. Sexual assault • About 2% of adults experienced sexual assault –...

2. Mitchell v Corrections [2023] NZHRRT 18 [pdf, 204 KB]

   ...about an identifiable individual: (a) information about the health of that individual, his or her medical history; or (b) information about any disabilities that individual has, or has had; or (c) information about any health services or disability services that are being provided, or have been provided to that individual; or (d) information provided by that individual in connection with the donation, by that individual, of any body part or any bodily substance of that individu...

3. NZCVS Core Report Cycle 1 (2018) [pdf, 3.4 MB]

   ....................................36 3.5 Life satisfaction level – strong association with victimisation .................................37 3.6 Perception of safety – another strong association ................................................38 3.7 Disability – no difference in victimisation of disabled people .................................40 3.8 Psychological state – strongly associated with high victimisation ..........................41 3.9 Geographical areas – rural a...

4. BORA Broadcasting (Games of National Significance) Amendment Bill [pdf, 197 KB]

   ...Act Section 19(1) – Freedom from discrimination 6. Section 19 of the Bill of Rights Act affirms that everyone has the right to freedom from discrimination on the grounds set out in the Human Rights Act 1993, which include the grounds of sex and disability.1 1 Human Rights Act 1993, s 21(1)((a) and (h). 7. The key questions in assessing whether a Bill places a limit on the right to freedom from discrimination are:2 a. does the...

5. BORA Misuse of Drugs (Medicinal Cannabis) Amendment Bill [pdf, 198 KB]

   ...two comparable groups of people differently on one or more of the prohibited grounds of discrimination. Whether disadvantage arises is a factual determination.2 9. Section 21(1)(h) of the Human Rights Act prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability, which includes physical disability or impairment, physical illness and psychiatric illness. The Bill introduces an exception and a statutory defence for terminally ill people to the offences under section 7(1)(a) (procure, possess, co...

6. Wati v Accident Compensation Corporation (Claims process and Costs on Appeal) [2024] NZACC 109 (27 June 2024) [pdf, 198 KB]

   ...The appeal is against the decision of a Reviewer dated 25 November 2021. The Reviewer dismissed the review against the decision of the Corporation dated 23 June 2020 declining cover for a treatment injury of right knee stiffness and functional disability. Background [2] On 7 November 2016, following ongoing pain in Ms Wati’s right knee, an x-ray of her right knee showed early degenerative changes in the medial compartments of both knee joints. [3] On 17 January 2017, fol...

7. BORA Companies and Limited Partnerships Amendment Bill [pdf, 352 KB]

   ...on the grounds of discrimination in the Human Rights Act 1993 (‘the Human Rights Act’). The grounds of discrimination under s 21(1)(i) of the Human Rights Act include discrimination based on age (commencing with the age of 16 years old) and disability. • The key questions in assessing whether there is a limit on the right to freedom from discrimination are: [4] o does the legislation draw a distinction based on one of the prohibited grounds of discrimination, and if so o d...

8. [2016] NZSSAA 038 (16 May 2016) [pdf, 41 KB]

   ...needs in relation to her accommodation; she requires a home with privacy in a quiet and safe area. Although she has high health costs the cost of the personal trainer and physiotherapist currently included in the assessment of her Special Benefit as disability costs have been transformational for her and have resulted in an improvement in her condition. [23] On behalf of the Chief Executive, it was submitted that the purpose of the Social Security Act 1964 is a matter to be taken accoun...

9. 4 November 2019 Redmond Retails Ltd v Ashburton District Council [pdf, 677 KB]

   ...will be produced to the Court at the hearing. 3 MĀORI LANGUAGE AND SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS If any party or witness: 1. wishes to speak Māori at the hearing under the Māori Language Act 1987, or 2. has special needs (for example in relation to disability and access, deafness, difficulties with the English language), or 3. has any special arrangements for the hearing are required, e.g. transport for site visits, storage space for bulky exhibits, video playback https://www.just...

10. 23 September 2025 Waste Management Appeals (preliminary matter) [pdf, 176 KB]

    ...hearing time allocated by the Court is not used. 2 MĀORI LANGUAGE AND SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS If any party or witness: 1. wishes to speak Māori at the hearing under the Māori Language Act 1987, or 2. has special needs (for example in relation to disability and access, deafness, difficulties with the English language), or 3. has any special arrangements for the hearing are required, e.g. transport for site visits, storage space for bulky exhibits, video playback https://www.j...