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1. Director of Proceedings v Punita (Rescission of Non-publication Orders) [2017] NZHRRT 21 [pdf, 139 KB]

   ...NON-PUBLICATION ORDERS MADE BY THE TRIBUNAL HAVE BEEN RESCINDED AND NO LONGER APPLY IN THE HUMAN RIGHTS REVIEW TRIBUNAL [2017] NZHRRT 21 Reference No. HRRT 020/2017 UNDER SECTION 50 OF THE HEALTH AND DISABILITY COMMISSIONER ACT 1994 BETWEEN DIRECTOR OF PROCEEDINGS PLAINTIFF AND PRISCILLA PUNITA DEFENDANT AT WELLINGTON BEFORE: Mr RPG Haines QC, Chairperson Dr SJ Hickey MNZM, Member Mr RK Musuku, Member REPRESENTATI...

2. [2020] NZEmpC 36 Carrigan v Attorney-General [pdf, 115 KB]

   JANE CARRIGAN v THE ATTORNEY-GENERAL sued on behalf of THE HONOURABLE CARMEL SEPULONI in her capacity as THE MINISTER FOR DISABILITY [2020] NZEmpC 36 [25 March 2020] IN THE EMPLOYMENT COURT OF NEW ZEALAND AUCKLAND I TE KŌTI TAKE MAHI O AOTEAROA TĀMAKI MAKAURAU [2020] NZEmpC 36 EMPC 340/2019 IN THE MATTER OF a declaration under s 6(5) of the Employment Relations Act 2000 AND IN THE MATTER OF an application for leave to appear and be heard...

3. Communication Assistance Objective and Subjective Grounds [pdf, 31 KB]

   Objective grounds There are relatively clear reasons that the participant may require assistance. The participant: • is a child aged 12 years and under • has a known or suspected disability or impairment or is neurodiverse (for example, has autism, a brain injury, dyslexia, Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, or other condition that affects their ability to communicate) • has a mental health condition, dementia, is experiencing mental distress,...

4. AW v Accident Compensation Corporation (Social Rehabilitation) [2024] NZACC 160 (7 October 2024) [pdf, 192 KB]

   ...[The appellant] has evidence of previous lumbar spine surgery and persisting minor neurological deficit in the left foot with numbness and weakness. He has had meniscectomy surgery on the left knee in 2007 following an injury. These injury related disabilities would be a risk factor for tripping. I note a full range of motion of the upper limbs, and the area of shotgun injury itself does not seem to be causing significant disability, although is likely to ache at times. I note th...

5. [2016] NZSSAA 090 (30 September 2016) [pdf, 99 KB]

   ...assessment was accepted and if not make any further written submissions. The appellant through her advocate duly lodged further submissions on 26 July 2016 after apologising for the delay. [5] The Ministry’s reassessment of the appellant’s disability costs, following observations from the Authority in our interim decision, resulted in changes to three items which increased the total Disability Allowance allowable costs by $10.12 per week, and the Special Benefit was increased...

6. 17 July 2020 - Sidwell v Thames-Coromandel District Council [pdf, 285 KB]

   ...be 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.justi...

7. [2018] NZSSAA 46 (20 September 2018) [pdf, 133 KB]

   ...Deputy Chair K Williams - Member DECISION ON THE PAPERS Background [1] XXXX (the appellant) appeals the decision by the Chief Executive on 19 October 2015 to establish overpayments of invalid’s benefit, supported living payment and disability allowance for the period from 9 January 2014 to 7 January 2015. This decision was upheld by a Benefits Review Committee on 1 April 2016. By this time, the period over which the overpayments were established had been extended, f...

8. [2018] NZSSAA 58 (19 November 2018) [pdf, 131 KB]

   ...of what he said is the appellant’s severe ADHD disability. He described her behaviour, functioning ability, response to medication, ability to work and his role in managing her life. He concluded by stating that the appellant is clinically disabled and was out of the country “training for the vocation I sincerely believe she will be successful in”. [20] Mr Perry did not qualify himself to give this evidence. He stated that he has previously been employed as a wholesale...

9. 2022-03-02 Hearing Notice - PC8 (Urban Provisions) - Commencing Monday 21 March 2022 [pdf, 191 KB]

   ...Chapter-7-Landfills-PC8-Part-A-G-H.pdf 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.justic...

10. 2021-10-15 PC8 - Hearing Notice [pdf, 260 KB]

    ...https://environmentcourt.govt.nz/assets/Documents/Publications/2021-07-23-Record-of- PHC-PC8-Timetable-Directions.pdf 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 vi...