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1. BORA Election Access Fund Bill [pdf, 127 KB]

   ...Chlöe Swarbrick MP, is consistent with the rights and freedoms affirmed in the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990 (‘the Bill of Rights Act’). 2. The Bill would establish an Election Access Fund to facilitate the participation of persons with disabilities in general elections. A person may be eligible for a payment from the fund if they are a: a. person with a disability who is standing as a candidate, or seeking selection as a candidate, in a general election; b. not-for-profit...

2. Speak te reo Māori or use sign language

   ...1991 allows you to speak Māori and use New Zealand Sign Language in Environment Court proceedings.  If any party or witness: wishes to speak Māori at the hearing under the Māori Language Act 1987, or has special needs (for example in relation to disability and access, deafness, difficulties with the English language), or needs any special arrangements for the hearing, e.g. transport for site visits, storage space for bulky exhibits, video playback  they are to advise the Court in writ...

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   1. Environment Court

3. Submissions summary: Independent Panel examining the 2014 family justice reforms (second consultation round) [pdf, 2.1 MB]

   ...professionals, organisations and one whānau member, felt that PTS should be encouraged but that people shouldn’t be required to attend. ADL believes that encouragement to attend PTS would be more appropriate than the existing compulsion. Auckland Disability Law Of the submitters who said that PTS should be a compulsory step for everyone, many felt that the benefits of PTS warranted it being a required step for those who wished to file an application with the Court. If it i...

4. Jury service - response to jury summons previously deferred form [pdf, 1.5 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 servic...

5. [2019] NZSSAA 02 (15 January 2019) [pdf, 126 KB]

   ...offered at Languages International in Auckland. [2] The associated costs are $3,300 in course fees, $1,200 in accommodation and $250 in transport costs. [3] The appellant is 53 years old and receives a supported living payment (SLP) and disability allowance (DA). The medical condition that qualifies him for SLP according to a medical certificate dated 30 March 2016 is attention deficit 2 hyperactive disorder, anxiety with depression. The disability allowance is pai...

6. 31 August 2020 - Weston Lea Ltd DOC v Hamilton City Council [pdf, 232 KB]

   ...produced to the Court at the hearing. 4 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....

7. Chief-Commissioner-Position-Profile-1 [doc, 75 KB]

   ...Chief Commissioner; and (b) not less than 3 and not more than 4 other Commissioners. (1A) There must be a Commissioner, other than the Chief Commissioner, appointed to lead the work of the Commission in each of the following priority areas: (a) disability rights (the Disability Rights Commissioner): (b) equal employment opportunities (including pay equity) (the Equal Employment Opportunities Commissioner): (c) race relations (the Race Relations Commissioner). (1B) A Commissioner mus...

8. EEO-Commissioner-Position-Profle-1 [doc, 77 KB]

   ...Chief Commissioner; and (b) not less than 3 and not more than 4 other Commissioners. (1A) There must be a Commissioner, other than the Chief Commissioner, appointed to lead the work of the Commission in each of the following priority areas: (a) disability rights (the Disability Rights Commissioner): (b) equal employment opportunities (including pay equity) (the Equal Employment Opportunities Commissioner): (c) race relations (the Race Relations Commissioner). (1B) A Commissioner mus...

9. Race-Relations-Commissioner-Position-Profile-1.docx [docx, 36 KB]

   ...the Chief Commissioner; and (b) not less than 3 and not more than 4 other Commissioners. (1A) There must be a Commissioner, other than the Chief Commissioner, appointed to lead the work of the Commission in each of the following priority areas: (a) disability rights (the Disability Rights Commissioner): (b) equal employment opportunities (including pay equity) (the Equal Employment Opportunities Commissioner): (c) race relations (the Race Relations Commissioner). [bookmark: DLM304284](1B)...

10. Race-Relations-Commissioner-Position-Profile [docx, 32 KB]

    ...the Chief Commissioner; and (b) not less than 3 and not more than 4 other Commissioners. (1A) There must be a Commissioner, other than the Chief Commissioner, appointed to lead the work of the Commission in each of the following priority areas: (a) disability rights (the Disability Rights Commissioner): (b) equal employment opportunities (including pay equity) (the Equal Employment Opportunities Commissioner): (c) race relations (the Race Relations Commissioner). [bookmark: DLM304284](1B)...