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1. [2021] NZACC 81 - Goodwin v ACC (15 June 2021) [pdf, 293 KB]

   ...has had had a mild postural tremor for at least several years predating the episode of suspected lithium toxicity. Dr Cariga described the level of toxicity as probably mildly toxic. And that the tremor as at January 2020 did not appear to be disabling. His overall impression was that there had been a likely transient episode from lithium toxicity which improved upon interrupting the medication. In response to a query about whether there had been an injury as a result of medical m...

2. FN v Accident Compensation Corporation (Suspension of Entitlements) [2023] NZACC 199 [pdf, 288 KB]

   ...problems were not accident related, she had “awful” problems before her accident and these had continued, she had a dreadful accident, but her accident-related pathology was “now absolutely minimal”. He noted: Hence, this lady is profoundly disabled due to her response, not only to her accident, but also to life’s stresses that predate the accident. These life stressors include all medical assessments for medically unexplained problems. … 1. [The respondent’s] curren...

3. LA-familyproceedings-steps.pdf [pdf, 513 KB]

   ...to the progression of the proceedings. • Adoption is sought for more than one child. There may need to be different applications and reports and there may be different circumstances relating to each. • A party suffers from an intellectual disability or mental illness, language or reading difficulties – but not necessitating a separate interpreter – requiring more time in taking instructions or prolonging proceedings. An additional allowance for the use of interpreters is avail...

4. Combined jurisdiction legal aid form submissions and decisions [pdf, 984 KB]

   ...whether the applicant has mental health issues. This question could be broader than the current question on the Police and Crown Prosecution forms, which asks whether the applicant is subject to the Mental Health Act or the Intellectual Disability Compulsory Care & Rehabilitation Act orders. We agree and have included the mental health question from the previous police prosecution form. We do not agree that the question should be broader, due to the difficulty of de...

5. The Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) Bill [pdf, 179 KB]

   ...concluded that, to the extent that the Bill limits these rights and freedoms, the limits are justified. The Bill therefore appears to be consistent with the rights and freedoms affirmed in the Bill of Rights Act. The Bill 7. Following a health and disability review the New Zealand Government announced a health system reform that will fundamentally change the structure and delivery of health services in New Zealand. It is therefore necessary to repeal the New Zealand Public Health and D...

6. Director of Proceedings v Nelson [2013] NZHRRT 38 [pdf, 275 KB]

   1 IN THE HUMAN RIGHTS REVIEW TRIBUNAL [2013] NZHRRT 38 Reference No. HRRT 026/2012 UNDER SECTION 50 OF THE HEALTH AND DISABILITY COMMISSIONER ACT 1994 BETWEEN DIRECTOR OF PROCEEDINGS PLAINTIFF AND RUTH NELSON DEFENDANT AT WELLINGTON BEFORE: Mr RPG Haines QC, Chairperson Ms K Anderson, Member Ms WV Gilchrist, Member REPRESENTATION: Mr A Martin, Director of Proceedings, Plaintiff and Ms H Cook Mr AC Beck for de...

7. BORA Sleepover Wages (Settlement) Bill [pdf, 282 KB]

   ...sleepover shifts. The Bill extinguishes certain claims for sleepover wages in respect of sleepovers performed before 1 July 2011, where such claims were not lodged by 2 September 2011. • The Bill implements a phased move to the minimum wage for disability support workers on overnight sleepover shifts, leading to the full minimum wage in December 2012 and not less than the minimum wage from 1 July 2013. • Part four of the Bill provides that the application of certain parts of...

8. 24 September 2020 The Preservation Coalition Trust v Dunedin City Council [pdf, 118 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...

9. 2 May 2017 Falvey v Christchuch City Council [pdf, 174 KB]

   ...hearing will be held: COMMENCING: Tuesday, 2 May 2017 TIME: 10:00 AM VENUE: Tower Room, Chateau On The Park 189 Deans Avenue Riccarton Christchurch 03 348 8999 PLEASE NOTE: The Tower Room is on Level 1 and does not have a lift or disabled access. If this is an issue please let the Registry know as soon as possible. 1. PROCEDURES At the beginning of the sitting, the Court will consider any requests to: (a) Withdraw proceedings (b) Adjourn (postpone) hearings...

10. 5 March 2021 Ngai Tamahaua Hapu v Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga [pdf, 103 KB]

    ...that will be produced to the Court at the hearing. 3 MAORI LANGUAGE AND SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS If any party or witness: 1. wishes to speak Maori at the hearing under the Maori 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....