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1. Proactive release – Additional name suppression proposals for the Victims of Sexual Violence (Strengthening Legal Protections) Legislation Bill [pdf, 518 KB]

   ...victims of sexual violence were Māori. 64 No consultation with Māori partners or groups has been undertaken to understand the specific impact these proposals may have on Māori offenders, victims, and whānau and any potential mitigations. 65 Disabled women and disabled children are significantly more likely than non- disabled women to be victims of sexual violence. Disabled adults have a higher prevalence rate of sexual assault and intimate partner violence than non-disabled adults...

2. NZCVS Cycle 4 - Section 6 - Impact of COVID-19 pandemic [xlsx, 205 KB]

   ...represents the areas with the least deprived scores, and 10 (or 5) represents the areas with the most deprived scores. The analysis is based on the latest NZDep data available at the time - Cycles 1, 2 and 3 use NZDep2013 and Cycle 4 uses NZDep2018. Disability In the report, adults with disability are defined using the Washington Group Short Set (WGSS) of disability questions. The questions ask if the respondent has experienced difficulties performing basic universal activities (walking, seei...

3. Directory of Official Information S-U [pdf, 1.1 MB]

   ...mailto:office@swrb.org.nz http://www.swrb.org.nz/ 15 South Canterbury District Health Board Entry last updated on 1 March 2022 Governing statutes The South Canterbury District Health Board was established under the New Zealand Public Health and Disability Act 2000 (NZPHD). Functions and responsibilities South Canterbury District Health Board (SCDHB) is responsible for planning, funding and providing health and disability support services for all people living in a geo...

4. Directory of Official Information S-U [pdf, 1.1 MB]

   ...mailto:office@swrb.org.nz http://www.swrb.org.nz/ 15 South Canterbury District Health Board Entry last updated on 1 March 2022 Governing statutes The South Canterbury District Health Board was established under the New Zealand Public Health and Disability Act 2000 (NZPHD). Functions and responsibilities South Canterbury District Health Board (SCDHB) is responsible for planning, funding and providing health and disability support services for all people living in a geo...

5. OIA-97846.pdf [pdf, 14 MB]

   ...to engage directly with a wide range of community groups. Meetings were held in Auckland, Hamilton, Wellington, Christchurch and online, totalling 30 sessions with 294 people. Participants represented Māori, Pacific, former refugees and migrants, disability, Rainbow and faith-based communities. To protect the privacy of the people consulted, the identities of these people cannot be shared. Therefore, this information is withheld under section 9(2)(a) of the Act, to protect the privacy...

6. Decisions - Index

   Browse the index to the Human Rights Review Tribunal decisions in respect of each individual statute by using the alphabetical list of key words and phrases. Human Rights Act 1993 Privacy Act 1993 and Privacy Act 2020   Health & Disability Commissioner Act 1994  

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   1. Tribunals >
   2. Human rights

7. 3.0-W-RIS-Family-Court-Associate-FINAL.pdf [pdf, 2.4 MB]

   ...barriers accessing the family justice system. Women have, on average, lower incomes and less wealth than men, and this inequality increases after separation. This inequality is more pronounced for Māori, immigrant, ethnic minority, rural, and disabled women. Most applicants for a protection order (and other protected adults) are female (84% in 2020) and most respondents (and associated respondents) are male (86% in 2020).6 Delays in court proceedings mean that on-notice applicatio...

8. B v ACC [2012] NZACA 5 [pdf, 127 KB]

   ...flexion gave rise to discomfort only, while extension gave rise to pain down the appellant’s right leg. The examination revealed further right side symptoms and he had no doubt that a chronic right disc protrusion was the basis of the appellant’s disability. A myelogram and surgery were recommended. [76] An abnormality at the L5-1 nerve root was identified (which confirmed Dr Orr’s 1977 diagnosis) and exploratory decompression surgery was performed on 4 December 1978. Mr McK...

9. Covid-Priority-W.pdf [pdf, 2.2 MB]

   ...• Tracy Hillier and Rita Wordsworth on behalf of Ngai Tamahaua hapuu (Wai 1781). • Rosaria Hotere and the late Jane Hotere for and on behalf of themselves and their whaanau (Wai 2643). • Dr Huhana Hickey on behalf of herself and other Maaori disabled (Wai 2619). • David Ratu (Wai 2624). • Donna Washbrook (Wai 2672). • Bryar Te Hira on behalf of her whaanau (Wai 2476). • Te Ruunanga o Ngaati Reehia (Wai 1341). • Te Riwhi Whao Reti, Hau Hereora, Romana Tarau, Karen Herber...

10. [2025] NZACC 086 - Edwards v Accident Compensation Corporation (21 May 2025) [pdf, 223 KB]

    ...Waugh’s letter support this position. [17] Dr Waugh’s letter dated 5 August 2024 reads - I can confirm I have not heard from ACC since 2021. Since this time I have continued to provide Rachel with arc18 certs detailing her chronic pain and disability in left hand. This is related to the injury and multiple surgeries to the hand for this. She still feels unable to work more than 10 hours a week due to the pain and requires regular analgesia. I have asked ACC to help with re...