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1. Teeuwen v Accident Compensation Corporation (Claim for treatment injury) [2024] NZACC 206 [pdf, 174 KB]

   ...been aware that he had something more than a shoulder sprain. As to his GP visit on 5 November 2019, Dr Jenner noted that Mr Teeuwen had headaches and neck pain which, in retrospect, were relevant. In a decision on 18 June 2021, the Health and Disability Commissioner found, on another person’s septic arthritis misdiagnosis on 17 September 2019, that the District Health Board failed to provide services with reasonable care and skill, and accordingly breached right 4(1) of the Code...

2. [2024] NZEmpC 253 Johnston v Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand [pdf, 233 KB]

   ...practitioners, particularly practitioners with disabilities, who are inherently vulnerable in employment settings. She submitted that it is a matter of public interest to establish clear and equitable standards that protect the employment rights of disabled practitioners while also ensuring public safety. [22] Mr Russell, counsel for Te Whatu Ora, noted that there has been no personal grievance filed against it in relation to the notification to OTBNZ. He submitted that t...

3. Appearing in court - what you need to know

   ...Request for an Interpreter form You and the prosecutor should provide the interpreter with all documentation relevant to your case. A list of appropriately qualified and experienced New Zealand Sign Language interpreters can be found on the Office of Disability Issues website. Office of Disability Issues Complaints about interpreters Interpreters are sourced and appointed by the court. If, during your appearance, you are unhappy with the court-appointed interpreter, you should raise this with y...

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4. [2022] NZACC 8 – N v ACC (20 January 2022) [pdf, 303 KB]

   ...describes very clearly a C type pain deep in the groin. This is fairly classical of labral pathology or joint pathology. She feels it is very deep and it grinds in the hip. She has never had a problem with it before. [The appellant] works in the disability sector as a care giver. She is unable to work at present. [17] On 28 June 2019, the file was reviewed by Ms Reid, Clinical Advisor who commented: There is sufficient medical information to establish a temporal and causal link...

5. Interim Regulatory Impact Statement: Consultation options for adoption law reform [pdf, 857 KB]

   ...particular interest in ensuring that adoption law is consistent with New Zealand’s domestic and international human rights obligations. 16 Data received from Department of Internal Affairs on 1 April 2021. Regulatory Impact Statement | 11 Disabled communities Disabled persons have in the past suffered from both direct and indirect discrimination in the adoption process. The community has been concerned regarding the consent provision of the Adoption Act, which allows for...

6. NZCVS Cycle 3 (2020) Section 6 Reporting to the Police [xlsx, 160 KB]

   ...Deprivation index The New Zealand Index of Deprivation 2013 (NZDep2013) groups deprivation scores into deciles (or quintiles), where 1 represents the areas with the least deprived scores, and 10 (or 5) represents the areas with the most deprived scores. Disability In the report, adults with disability 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...

7. Proposals against incitement of hatred and discrimination - discussion document - accessible [docx, 206 KB]

   ...ethnic or national origins”. What is the problem with the current law? More groups than those based on “colour, race, or ethnic or national origins” are targeted by hateful speech, including groups based on their religion, gender, sexuality, and disability. The Government thinks that the incitement of hatred for these reasons is also wrong and is worthy of being subject to civil and criminal processes. The Royal Commission also considered that religion should be included in the provisions...

8. [2021] NZACC 50 - Astle v ACC (17 March 2021) [pdf, 224 KB]

   ...The chances of this being successful I think are at least moderate and the more definitive type of management for this problem would involve an L3/4 and L4/5 anterior lumbar interbody fusion type procedure if her back pain was significant and disabling. We would obviously talk in more detail about this with her if this was to be considered. [28] On 6 July 2017, radiologist Dr Tony Goh treated the appellant with CT guided medial branch block injection into the nerve branch supplyi...

9. Thompson v Van Wijk [2021] NZHRRT 39 [pdf, 239 KB]

   ...hearing. The Tribunal heard evidence from the following witnesses: [17.1] The plaintiff. [17.2] The plaintiff’s husband. [17.3] Dr Ian Goodwin, consultant psychiatrist, who gave independent expert evidence as to whether the plaintiff was under a disability that led to the delay in bringing proceedings. [17.4] Miss Joyce Parker, a former counsellor of the plaintiff. [17.5] Miss Jillian Jane Larsen, a retired clinical psychologist, who provided support to the plaintiff from 20...

10. OIA-107310.pdf [pdf, 3 MB]

    ...that there are no reasonable accommodation policies in place at this time. Therefore, I am refusing these parts of your request under section 18(e) of the Act, as the requested information does not exist. The Ministry does, however, have an active Disability Network, which advocates for people with visible and invisible disabilities. Please note that this response, with your personal details removed, may be published on the Ministry website at: justice.govt.nz/about/official-informatio...