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1. MOJ0607-Stopping-a-child-being-taken-overseas-Large-Print.pdf [pdf, 208 KB]

   ...Directory They have a list of support services that help whānau (family and friends) across Aotearoa New Zealand. These services range from housing to counselling. • Freephone 0800 211 211 • Visit familyservices.govt.nz/directory/ CCS Disability Action They provide information and support to people with disabilities and their whānau (family and friends) • Freephone 0800 227 200 • Email info@ccsDisabilityAction.org.nz Counselling For professional support f...

2. [2015] NZSSAA 96 (8 December 2015) [pdf, 48 KB]

   ...Ms S Singh for Chief Executive of the Ministry of Social Development DECISION Introduction [1] Ms XXXX appeals against a Benefits Review Committee decision upholding the Ministry’s decision not to pay Ms XXXX Supported Living Payment and Disability Allowance during the period 8 October 2014 to 5 November 2014 whilst Ms XXXX was overseas. Background [2] Ms XXXX is a widow in receipt of Supported Living payment and Disability Allowance at the rate of $307.34 per week. She boo...

3. LCRO 193/2019 CF v YL (19 February 2021) [pdf, 134 KB]

   ...complaint and the Standards Committee decision [9] Mr CF lodged a complaint with the NZLS on 20 May 2019. The substance of his complaint was that: (a) Ms YL had failed to communicate effectively with B, particularly given B’s [other] health disability; and (b) his attempts to communicate with Ms YL on behalf of his son had been frustrated by Ms YL; and (c) Ms YL had made no attempt to organise a “face-to-face” meeting with B. [10] In providing response to the complaint, M...

4. 2021-06-15 Notice of Mediation - PC 8 [pdf, 210 KB]

   ...Environment Court Registry. Information on the Environment Court and the Court’s Practice Notes which serve as a guide, are available at www.justice.govt.nz/courts/environment-court. If any party has special needs (for example in relation to disability and access, deafness), they are to advise the Court in writing of this not later than 10 working days from the date of the mediation so that appropriate arrangements can be considered. https://www.justice.govt.nz/courts/going-to-court...

5. Broderick v Accident Compensation Corporation (Employment) [2022] NZACC 159 [pdf, 248 KB]

   ...standard living costs. Not extravagant living costs but basic costs. I was previously independent and would desperately like to return to an independent life where I am in control, however this is not a situation where I can decide I don’t like disability so I will not be disabled any more. [11] Ms Broderick said that prior to her injury, while a full-time teacher, she studied hard to get her bachelors’ degree and scheduled the surgery for after her degree was completed....

6. Proposals against incitement of hatred and discrimination - discussion document - Easy Read [docx, 9.6 MB]

   ...the country they are from. [image: ]If we change this law it could mean more groups of people are added to this list. [image: ] For example it could include hate speech that is said about a group because: · [image: ]of their gender · they are disabled. [image: ] We want to find out which groups you think should be part of the list. Proposal 2 [image: ] Proposal 2 is to move the part of the law that makes inciting hate a crime from the Human Rights Act to the Crimes Act. [image: ]It...

7. Criminal legal aid application form CPIP only 2024 [pdf, 799 KB]

   ...How many of those are living with you? 15 Is your partner the alleged victim in the proceedings? Yes No 16 Is anyone else charged with you? Yes No If yes, their name(s): 17 Are you currently subject to the Mental Health Act or the Intellectual Disability Compulsory Care & Rehabilitation Act orders? Yes No Income 18 The income you and your partner currently receive: Note that the following payments are excluded when we are assessing your income: Accommodation supplement, Emergency b...

8. What happens during a hearing

   ...Please fill in the:  Request for an interpreter form and send it to the Employment Court registry that handles your file.  Your request will be determined by a Judge of the Employment Court. Further information about interpreters, language and disability access can be found at:  Interpreters language and disability access Information as to the expectations of an interpreter can be found at:   Interpreting in courts and tribunals Back to top Footnotes cls 6-8 Schedule S...

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9. NZCVS topical report Cycle 2 (2019) – Māori victimisation in Aotearoa New Zealand [pdf, 1.4 MB]

   ...and 56% of burglaries. Individual-level factors • Factors that significantly increased the risk of victimisation for Māori include being younger (aged 15–29), being bisexual, being in a non-legally recognised partnership1 and having a disability. • In contrast, factors that significantly decreased the risk of victimisation include being older (aged 50+) and being in a legally recognised partnership (marriage/civil union/de facto relationship). Regional, neighbourhood,...

10. Budget 2021 Summary Justice and Courts [pdf, 212 KB]

    ...https://www.justice.govt.nz/assets/Documents/Publications/family-justice-reforms-final-report-independent-panel.pdf 3 Election Access Fund $3.3m over 5 years This funding will support the ongoing administration and management of the Election Access Fund. The fund works to remove or reduce barriers for an individual with a disability to stand as a candidate in a general election or a by-election. The immediate impact of the Fund is to facilitate the participation of people wi...