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1. [2021] NZACC 156 - Holton v ACC (4 October 2021) [pdf, 380 KB]

   ...there was a causal relationship at least in part with the accident. [16] Mr Nicol referred the appellant to Peter Robertson, orthopaedic and spinal surgeon, who examined him on 16 January 2019. He noted that the appellant was “significantly disabled”. He arranged for a bone scan and SPECT/CT scan which took place on 5 February 2019. This showed prominent narrowing of the L2-3 disc space. [17] A follow up MRI scan occurred on 7 February 2019. Essentially what was found wa...

2. Lawyer-for-Subject-Person.-Selection-Appointment-and-Other-Matters.pdf [pdf, 238 KB]

   ...AND DEFINITIONS 4.1 In this practice note: (a) PPPR Act means the Protection of Personal and Property Rights Act 1998. (b) MHCAT Act means the Mental Health (Compulsory Assessment and Treatment) Act 1992. (c) IDCCR Act means the Intellectual Disability (Compulsory Care and Rehabilitation) Act 2003. (d) SACAT Act means the Substance Addiction (Compulsory Assessment and Treatment) Act 2017. (e) The term “subject person” means a person in respect of whom an application is mad...

3. Dean v Ministry of Social Development (Strike-Out) [2024] NZHRRT 15 [pdf, 218 KB]

   ...being income-tested, was prima facie discriminatory. Mr Dean said that while all grounds of discrimination applied, in his case the prohibited grounds of discrimination most directly involved were sections 21(1)(b) (marital status), 21(1)(h) (disability) and 2 Commissioner of Inland Revenue v Chesterfields Preschools [2013] NZCA 53, [2013] 2 NZLR 679 (Chesterfields Preschools) , at [84]. 3 Mackrell v Universal College of Learning HC Palmerston North CIV-2005-485-802, 17 August 2005...

4. Highlighting sign language resources in courts

   New Zealand Sign Language (NZSL) is one of New Zealand’s official languages alongside Māori and English. To commemorate NZSL week (8-15 May), we took a look at what services the Ministry of Justice has available to help deaf and hearing impaired people navigate their way through the justice system. People in New Zealand have the right to use NZSL in court. The court can arrange to have an interpreter for anyone who needs one. This is free of charge if arranged by a court case officer, who wil

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5. Human Rights Act 1993

   ...otherwise by law – application of Human Assisted Reproductive Technology Act 2004 – guiding principles – whether to be taken into account – Human Rights Act 1993, s 21B(1) – Human Assisted Reproductive Technology Act 2004, s 4 – Health and Disability Services (Safety) Act 2001 – NZS 8181 Fertility Services – Code of Health and Disability Services Consumers’ Rights, Rights 1, 2, 4 and 6 CBA v LKJ Ltd [2014] NZHRRT 13 Authorised or required by an enactment or otherwise by law...

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6. Davis v Rogers (Final Non-Publication Orders) [2020] NZHRRT 31 [pdf, 150 KB]

   ...NAME, ADDRESS AND IDENTIFYING PARTICULARS OF PLAINTIFF AND OF DEFENDANT (2) ORDER PREVENTING SEARCH OF THE TRIBUNAL FILE WITHOUT LEAVE OF THE TRIBUNAL OR OF THE CHAIRPERSON Reference No. HRRT 026/2018 UNDER SECTION 51 OF THE HEALTH AND DISABILITY COMMISSIONER ACT 1994 BETWEEN MELANIE DAVIS PLAINTIFF AND GEOFFREY ROGERS DEFENDANT AT WELLINGTON BEFORE: Mr RPG Haines ONZM QC, Chairperson Dr SJ Hickey MNZM, Member Ms NJ Baird, Member REPRESENTATION:...

7. Directory of Official Information S-U [pdf, 1.2 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...

8. NZCVS 2023 Cycle 6 Who is experiencing crime [xlsx, 91 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 onwards uses NZDep2018. Disability In the report, disabled adults 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, see...

9. Taylor v Southern District Health Board (Extension of Time) [2018] NZHRRT 30 [pdf, 165 KB]

   Reference No. HRRT 020/2018 UNDER SECTION 51 OF THE HEALTH AND DISABILITY COMMISSIONER ACT 1994 BETWEEN CORINDA TAYLOR FIRST PLAINTIFF AND SIDNEY NORRIS TAYLOR SECOND PLAINTIFF AND SOUTHERN DISTRICT HEALTH BOARD FIRST DEFENDANT AND RICHARD MULLEN SECOND DEFENDANT AT WELLINGTON BEFORE: Mr RPG Haines ONZM QC, Chairperson Ms GJ Goodwin, Member Mr RK Musuku, Member REPRESENTATION: Mr BC Nevell for plaintiffs Mr G Gallaway and Ms M Nicol for first...

10. 12 June 2020 Weston Lea Limited v Hamilton City Council & Director-General of Conservation v Hamilton City Council [pdf, 266 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....