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1. [2008] NZEmpC WC 6/08 Crook v Sovereign Services Ltd [pdf, 15 KB]

   ...from her previous co-employees than she really had and this realisation was devastating to her. [7] In assessing an appropriate level of costs, ability to pay is a relevant factor. In this case the plaintiff’s ability is impacted by her ongoing disability which causes her to be still unemployed and receiving payments under her disability income protection insurance which is approximately one-third less than her pre-disability earnings. She has a mortgage and usual outgoings as w...

2. 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...

3. PSFC-CSP-2-PDF.pdf [pdf, 315 KB]

   ...Property Rights Act 1988. Area(s)/court(s) for appointment: PSFC CSP2 What experience have you had in proceedings under the Protection of Personal and Property Rights Act 1988? Please detail your understanding of age-related illnesses and disabilities generally. What general litigation experience do you have? Please detail your general legal experience, including conveyancing, commercial law, administration of trusts and estates, and estate litigation. What is your awarenes...

4. [2016] NZSSAA 019 (11 March 2016) [pdf, 37 KB]

   ...appellant in person Ms J Hume for the Chief Executive of the Ministry of Social Development DECISION Introduction [1] The appellant appeals against a decision of the Chief Executive confirmed by a Benefits Review Committee declining to pay Disability Allowance to the appellant. [2] The appellant’s application for Disability Allowance was declined on the basis that the Chief Executive assessed the appellant’s income to be in excess of the applicable income limit....

5. WXY v Attorney-General (Strike-Out Application) [2014] NZHRRT 37 [pdf, 59 KB]

   ...not give rise to an inference the plaintiffs are being treated differently to others based on a prohibited ground of discrimination. [1.3] The Tribunal has no jurisdiction to hear the claim by virtue of Part 4A of the New Zealand Public Health and Disability Act 2000 (NZPHDA). It is submitted that the allegations in the statement of claim do not, and cannot be re-pleaded to give rise to an arguable discrimination claim on the basis of family status. Jurisdiction to strike out – prin...

6. Electoral-Amendment-Regulations-No-2-2022-Final.pdf [pdf, 819 KB]

   ...electronic signatures using physical action, and not typed signatures;  CAPTCHA tests to determine the user is human; and  security testing, accreditation of systems, and encryption. Providing dictation voting for overseas voters who have a disability 8 Currently, dictation voting is only available for voters in New Zealand who are blind, vision impaired or have a physical disability and require assistance to mark the ballot paper. 9 The Regulations will enable the Commi...

7. Forms and Guides

   Forms and Guides used in the Human Rights Review Tribunal Form When to use Statement of Claim (Human Rights Act 1993) Use this form to make a claim under the Human Rights Act 1993 Statement of Claim (Health and Disability Commissioner Act 1994) Use this form to make a claim under the Health and Disability Commissioner Act 1994 Statement of Claim (Privacy Act 2020) Use this form to make a claim under the Privacy Act 2020 Statement of Reply Use this form to Reply to a Statement of Claim...

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8. Ministry's latest study highlights need to better support Māori victims of crime

   ...who identified as Māori. The study, authored by Dr Tadhg Daly, Criminologist, found that over a 12-month period, 38% of Māori respondents were victims of crime, compared to 30% for the general population. Compounding factors such as deprivation, age, disability, sexuality and financial stability contributed to Māori victimisation. A previous Ministry study in 2006 also reported that Māori were more likely to be the victims of crime across all offence types and experience multiple offences,...

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9. What to expect during an inquiry

   ...if the person who died was: in police custody in prison in a Child, Youth and Family (CYF) home in foster care or if they were a ward of state under a mental health compulsory treatment order in an institute for alcoholism or drug use intellectually disabled and in compulsory care or rehabilitation. Family can be involved as much as they want to be Coronial Services will make sure the family of the person who died are kept up to date with what’s happening. Find out more about how Coronial S...

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10. Powers to make decisions for others

    IMPORTANT: Due to the current COVID-19 situation, the process for signing and witnessing EPAs has changed.  People sometimes need help to manage their health, property or other parts of their life. They might need help because they’re physically ill or disabled, mentally ill, intellectually disabled, or have a head injury. The incapacity may be temporary or permanent. There are 3 ways to make sure that a person is looked after if they can’t fully look after themselves or communic...

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