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1. 2019 Directory of Official Information V-Z [pdf, 608 KB]

   ...venture@nzvif.co.nz Contact person: Richard Dellabarca, Chief Executive Officer Waikato District Health Board Governing statutes The Waikato District Health Board (Waikato DHB) was established pursuant to the New Zealand Public Health and Disability Act 2000. Waikato DHB employs the Medical Officer of Health for the Waikato health district. The Medical Officer of Health is a statutory officer. Functions and responsibilities Waikato DHB is a Crown agent that funds...

2. Directory of Official Information 2019 V-Z [pdf, 775 KB]

   ...www.nzvif.co.nz Contact person: Richard Dellabarca, Chief Executive Officer 9 Waikato District Health Board Governing statutes The Waikato District Health Board (Waikato DHB) was established pursuant to the New Zealand Public Health and Disability Act 2000. Waikato DHB employs the Medical Officer of Health for the Waikato health district. The Medical Officer of Health is a statutory officer. Functions and responsibilities Waikato DHB is a Crown agent that funds, pr...

3. [2016] NZSSAA 087 (6 September 2016) [pdf, 147 KB]

   ...for the Chief Executive of the Ministry of Social Development DECISION Introduction [1] The appellant’s appeal relates to the following matters: (i) The date of commencement of Invalid’s Benefit. (ii) Clarification of the payment of Disability Allowance to an organisation called Earthlink. (iii) Compensation for underpayment of benefit in the period 2001 – 2003. [2] A request to reimburse the appellant’s father for treatment costs of $815 paid to the Phobic Trus...

4. Hagar v Accident Compensation Corporation (Leave to appeal to the High Court) [2023] NZACC 040 [pdf, 162 KB]

   ...German rottweiler named Bree. This dog has completed numerous training programmes and is plainly of great assistance to the applicant. However, the applicant and her dog have limited access to commercial premises as Bree is not certified as a Disability Assist Dog. [5] Due to the unavailability of suitable New Zealand dog trainers, the applicant enrolled Bree with “Capable K9s” in Australia. The applicant and Bree underwent training via Skype funded by the applicant. [6...

5. [2021] NZEmpC 77 Fleming v Attorney-General [pdf, 446 KB]

   CHRISTINE FLEMING v THE ATTORNEY-GENERAL sued on behalf of THE HONOURABLE CARMEL SEPULONI in her capacity as THE MINISTER OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT and MINISTER FOR DISABILITY [2021] NZEmpC 77 [26 May 2021] IN THE EMPLOYMENT COURT OF NEW ZEALAND AUCKLAND I TE KŌTI TAKE MAHI O AOTEAROA TĀMAKI MAKAURAU [2021] NZEmpC 77 EMPC 340/2019 IN THE MATTER OF a declaration under s 6(5) of the Employment Relations Act 2000 BETWEEN CHRISTINE FLEMING Plaintiff AND...

6. [2021] NZEmpC 217 Humphreys v Humphreys and Chief Executive of the Ministry of Health [pdf, 368 KB]

   ...8 December 2021 JUDGMENT OF CHIEF JUDGE CHRISTINA INGLIS Introduction [1] Sian Humphreys is a 33-year-old woman. She was diagnosed with Angelman syndrome when she was three years old. She has been assessed as having very high disability needs. Those very high disability needs have been with her since birth and will continue throughout her life. Sian does not have capacity to understand these proceedings or to participate in them, other than through a litigation gua...

7. Position description Deputy Chair HRRT Part time [docx, 23 KB]

   ...Remuneration: $835 per day (annualised for full-time and is neither a salary nor wages) The Tribunal The Human Rights Review Tribunal hears and determines proceedings lodged pursuant to the Human Rights Act 1993 (HRA), the Privacy Act 1993 and the Health and Disability Commissioner Act 1994 after complaints have first been dealt with by the Human Rights Commission, the Privacy Commissioner and the Health and Disability Commissioner pursuant to their respective Acts. The principal matters co...

8. BORA Election Access Fund Bill [pdf, 127 KB]

   ...Chlöe Swarbrick MP, is consistent with the rights and freedoms affirmed in the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990 (‘the Bill of Rights Act’). 2. The Bill would establish an Election Access Fund to facilitate the participation of persons with disabilities in general elections. A person may be eligible for a payment from the fund if they are a: a. person with a disability who is standing as a candidate, or seeking selection as a candidate, in a general election; b. not-for-profit...

9. OIA-109205.pdf [pdf, 1001 KB]

   Justice Centre | 19 Aitken Street DX SX10088 | Wellington T 04 918 8800 | F 04 918 8820 ContactUs@justice.govt.nz | www.justice.govt.nz 28 February 2024 Our ref: OIA 109205 Tēnā koe Official Information Act request: Intellectual Disability Thank you for your email of 24 January 2024 requesting under the Official Information Act 1982 (the Act), information regarding the Family Court’s use of the Intellectual Disability (Compulsory Care and Rehabilitation) Act 2003 (...

10. 2024 NZPSPLA 096 [pdf, 93 KB]

    ...different offences including wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm, aggravated robbery, and kidnapping. Psychological assessments in 2021 found that Mr Trow was in the “extremely low” range of functioning due to having an intellectual disability. [4] Mr Trow has very recent convictions for offences of dishonesty and is facing charges for offences of violence. In addition, Mr Trow’s intellectual disability and mental health issues have contributed to an increasing sp...