[2024] NZSSAA 01 (30 January 2024) [pdf, 268 KB]
...XXXX is summarised as follows: 14.1 As a starting point the text is to be considered in light of its purpose and context.4 14.2 The following accepted principles of statutory interpretation are also relevant: 4 Legislation Act 2019, s 10(1). 4 (a) When the matter directly impacts on a person’s rights and interests, as in XXXX’s case, a generous and fair approach should be taken.5 (b) In relation to benefit legislation, the Court has explicitly held that th...