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1. OIA-119562.pdf [pdf, 2 MB]

   ...5 11 12 9 6 10 10 7 Famil~ Courts Rules 2002 45 29 25 27 19 28 18 19 19 35 25 Famil~ Proceedings Act 1980 11 5 9 9 4 7 4 4 5 2 3 Famil~ Protection Act 1955 4 3 3 2 2 1 4 2 0 3 3 Famil~ Violence Act 2018 0 0 0 0 0 1 5 10 16 14 10 Intellectual Disability (Compulsory Care and 0 0 0 3 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 Rehabilitation} Act 2003 Law Reform (Testamentar~ Promises} Act 1949 1 3 0 1 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 Mental Health (Compulsory Assessment and 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 Treatment} Act 1992 Oranga Tamar...

2. Proposals against incitement of hatred and discrimination Summary of submissions [pdf, 4.7 MB]

   ...disproportionate discrimination due their current vulnerability under existing legislation, which is why they deserve greater protections. Some submitters thought the current legislation does not appropriately address the vulnerability of those living with disabilities and called for any new legislation to have a specific and explicit focus on this group. Those with intellectual disabilities were specifically highlighted by some submitters. Some submitters said all individuals should be p...

3. Tai Rakena v Corrections [2017] NZHRRT 24 [pdf, 151 KB]

   ...which had led to the breach of Mr Tai Rakena’s privacy and make it unlikely a similar breach could occur in future. [6] Mr Tai Rakena did not raise the issue again until some seven months later when on 28 May 2016 he wrote to the Health and Disability Commissioner about other concerns relating to his health treatment in prison. The privacy breach and the subsequent meeting with Ms Shand were mentioned as a “PS”: PS I would also like to point out that my privacy was breached Oc...

4. Deaths that must be reported to the coroner

   ...Assessment and Treatment) Act in 1992 that requires the person to be detained as an inpatient or treated in the community detained as an inpatient for alcoholism or drug addition treatment in compulsory care or rehabilitation because of an intellectual disability under the Intellectual Disability (Compulsory Care and Rehabilitation) Act 2003. The identity of the deceased person is unknown You must report a death to the coroner if you cannot establish the identity of the deceased. Thi...

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5. BORA Families Package (Income Tax and Benefits) Bill [pdf, 211 KB]

   ...winter energy payment is also not available to otherwise eligible people who are receiving long-term residential care in hospital or a rest home, or residential support services which are funded in whole or part under the New Zealand Public Health and Disability Act 2000. People can choose to opt-out of receiving a winter energy payment. 11. The Bill inserts a new definition for accommodation supplement purposes of the terms Area 1, Area 2, Area 3, and Area 4. The new definition will be...

6. Jury service - response to jury summons form [pdf, 1.4 MB]

   ...your juror fees, travel costs and childcare costs directly into your bank account. Bank account number Account name ________________________________ Please sign and date the form Signature Date Special requirements If you have a disability and any special requirements, such as a sign language interpreter, please phone us on 0800 268 787. Send in your form Complete, sign and print the form. You can post it to the District or High Court that summoned you for jury serv...

7. Hristovski v Accident Compensation Corporation (Jurisdiction) [2023] NZACC 100 [pdf, 203 KB]

   ...Macedonia. [3] On 19 August 2009, while in New Zealand, Mr Hristovski had an accident. As a result, he has cover for sprain and contusion of the right shoulder and elbow. [4] In January 2018, Mr Hristovski applied for a lump sum due to permanent disability. He supplied medical evidence from countries including France and North Macedonia indicating that he was permanently disabled. [5] On 17 July 2018, Dr Obednikovski, Orthopaedic and Trauma Specialist, provided a report. In re...

8. [2019] NZEmpC 172 Cowan v Idea Services Ltd [pdf, 356 KB]

   ...employment relationship problem took place. Background [5] IDEA is wholly owned by IHC New Zealand (IHC). Both entities are registered charities. IDEA is the operational arm of IHC and provides support services for people with intellectual disabilities. [6] Ms Cowan was employed by IDEA as a level 3 support worker. By 2017 she had some 17 years’ experience in this role. She was accordingly regarded as a senior and experienced member of staff who was or could reasonably...

9. 27 October 2020 - Proposed Northland Regional Plan Topics 3 and 4 [pdf, 275 KB]

   ...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.justice....

10. [2021] NZEmpC 86 Humphreys v Humphreys [pdf, 171 KB]

    ...on the basis that I was not satisfied that it was in the overall interests of justice to grant an adjournment. I indicated that my reasons would follow. These are my reasons. [4] Mr Humphreys is the father of Sian Humphreys. Sian is severely disabled and is cared for at home by her father. Mr Humphreys filed an application for the Employment Relations Authority to investigate a health and safety concern almost two years ago to the day (namely on 28 June 2019). The health and sa...