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1. Accessibility for New Zealanders Bill [pdf, 178 KB]

   ...society; and c. Progressively work towards growing accessibility practices across New Zealand. 6. The Committee will be a ministerial advisory committee focused on making recommendations on how to address accessibility barriers to the Minister for Disability Issues (the Minister).2 The Minister will in turn advise the Committee, within a reasonable time, about how the Committee’s recommendations have been or will be considered by the Government.3 1 The Bill, in clause 6, define...

2. [2016] NZSSAA 008 (2 March 2016) [pdf, 25 KB]

   ...66A exemption was raised the Ministry arranged for Mr XXXX to be interviewed. He was assessed by Ms Peta Nathan who gave evidence. She had concluded following an interview on 9 June 2015 that Mr XXXX did not meet the criteria for being severely disabled. [7] At the conclusion of the Authority’s hearing Mr Howell was given leave to provide the Authority with bank statements of his client’s accounts and a letter setting out the terms of the advance relating to the self-employment pro...

3. D-com-Position-Profile [doc, 52 KB]

   POSITION PROFILE HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION / TE KĀHUI TIKA TANGATA Position Title: Disability Rights Commissioner Reports to: Chief Commissioner Appointed by: Governor-General on the recommendation of the Minister of Justice Time commitment: Full-time (a reduced time commitment may be negotiable) Term: Up to 5 years Salary: As fixed by Remuneration Authority Location: The Human Rights Commission has offices in Auckland and Wellington. The appointee may be based in another centre but would...

4. Human Rights Review Tribunal

   Human Rights Review Tribunal Te Taraipiunara Mana Tangata  The Human Rights Review Tribunal hears claims relating to breaches of the: Human Rights Act 1993   Privacy Act 2020 Health and Disability Commissioner Act 1994 Before making a claim to the Human Rights Review Tribunal, you must first make a complaint to either: The Human Rights Commission The Privacy Commissioner The Health and Disability Commissioner Claims could relate to discrimination, sexual harassment and ra...

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5. Emet v New Zealand Transport Agency 2023 NZHRRT 41 [pdf, 229 KB]

   ...occurred when NZTA failed to agree to him remaining in the property as a tenant when it was acquired and subsequently rejecting his application to rent the property after it had been acquired, in each case on the grounds of his employment status, disability or family status. 1 [This decision is to be cited as Emet v New Zealand Transport Agency [2023] NZHRRT 41.] IN THE HUMAN RIGHTS REVIEW TRIBUNAL [2023] NZHRRT 41 I TE TARAIPIUNARA MANA TANGATA 2 [3] Mr Emet seeks a declar...

6. [2022] NZACC 149 – Hagar v ACC (29 July 2022) [pdf, 183 KB]

   ...Compensation Act 2001] Introduction [1] This is an appeal from the decision of a Reviewer dated 29 March 2021. The Reviewer dismissed an application for review of the Corporation’s decision dated 28 July 2020 declining Ms Hagar’s request for “disability assist dog” training for a “disability assist dog” needed because of a covered injury. Background [2] Ms Hagar has an accepted sensitive claim and has cover for mental injury (PTSD) in relation to that claim. She a...

7. ADO v ZWL Ltd [2011] NZDT 160 (30 March 2011) [pdf, 70 KB]

   ...that the cause of action arose. In this case, ADO’s cause of action arose in late 1998 and so on that basis he would be precluded from bringing an action after late 2004. [4] During today’s hearing, ADO argued that he has been affected by a disability during much of the period since he returned his vehicle to ZWL Ltd. The Limitation Act 1950 provides some relief to parties affected by disability. Section 24(b) of the Act provides: 24 Extension of limitation period in case o...

8. HRRT Statement of claim under the Health & Disability Commissioner Act [pdf, 422 KB]

   For more information visit www.justice.govt.nz/tribunals The Human Rights Review Tribunal Page 1 For more information visit www.justice.govt.nz/tribunals HRRT 06/09 - 2 Office use only: HRRT No Statement of Claim (under the Health and Disability Commissioner Act 1994) What is this form for? Use this form if you have a claim under Section 51 of the Health and Disability Commissioner Act 1994. Important Information 1. Please print in CAPITAL LETTERS 2. You need to file this claim for...

9. D-com-Position-Profile-Large-Print [docx, 63 KB]

   ...Act 1993, the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990 and New Zealand’s obligations under various United Nations conventions. Familiarity with issues facing employers and employees in a diverse workforce. Familiarity with issues relating to persons with disabilities that arise across the disability sector. Appreciation of issues, trends and developments in human rights arising in other countries or internationally, with a focus on the human rights of persons with disabilities, and of the relevan...

10. Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities

    The Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) was adopted by General Assembly by resolution A/RES/61/106 on 13 December 2006 and entered into force on 3 May 2008. New Zealand ratified the CRPD on 25 September 2008. New Zealand has made no reservations to the CRPD. Optional Protocol The Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities was adopted by General Assembly resolution A/RES/61/106 on 13 December 2006 and entered into fo...

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