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1. [2015] NZSSAA 97 (10 December 2015) [pdf, 30 KB]

   ...Review Committee to suspend the payment of Supported Living Payment to the appellant for the period 31 May 2015 to 6 June 2015 while the appellant was visiting Australia. Background [2] The appellant is in receipt of Supported Living Payment and Disability Allowance. She suffers from a number of conditions including rheumatoid arthritis. [3] Until her death in November 2014, the appellant was her mother’s full-time caregiver for a number of years. 2 [4] Not long pr...

2. [2015] NZEmpC 24 Lowe v Director-General of Health, Ministry of Health & Ors [pdf, 194 KB]

   ...considered by a full Court. Carers New Zealand Trust, an entity which is described as having wide connections in the carer sector and with carer entities, was granted intervener status. Background [5] The New Zealand Government funds various disabilities services, which are accessed through multiple agencies so that people with disabilities may live at home in their communities rather than in residential facilities. According to an inquiry conducted by the Social Services Sel...

3. IHC New Zealand v Attorney-General (Strike-Out Application) [2020] NZHRRT 47 [pdf, 248 KB]

   ...[2020] NZHRRT 47.] IN THE HUMAN RIGHTS REVIEW TRIBUNAL [2020] NZHRRT 47 I TE TARAIPIUNARA MANA TANGATA 2 The context of the claim [2] IHC is a community-based organisation providing support and advocacy for people with an intellectual disability and their families. It is the largest disability advocacy and service provider organisation in New Zealand and a leader in the disability sector. It advocates for the rights, inclusion and welfare of over 50,000 people in New Zealand...

4. [2015] NZSSAA 60 (26 August 2015) [pdf, 31 KB]

   ...Background [3] The appellant is aged 44 years. He is separated. He has no dependent children. The appellant suffers from depression. He has also in the past suffered a back injury. [4] He receives Jobseeker Support and the maximum rate of Disability Allowance. He has a small business from which he earns additional income. Income from his business is charged against his benefit entitlement. [5] The issue initially raised by the appellant in this appeal arises because the a...

5. 2017 NZSSAA 048 (18 August 2017) [pdf, 153 KB]

   ...DECISION Overview [1] The appellant’s infant daughter has a condition known as Chronic Suppurative Lung Disease. As the name implies, it is a long-term condition and the appellant as the mother of the child is entitled to a Child Disability Allowance (CDA). The Chief Executive accepts that the appellant was entitled to receive a CDA at least from 21 January 2016, the point in time when her daughter was diagnosed with the condition. It would seem likely that she was ent...

6. Director of Proceedings v Radius Residential Care Ltd [2015] NZHRRT 50 [pdf, 310 KB]

   ...ORDER PREVENTING SEARCH OF THE TRIBUNAL FILE WITHOUT LEAVE OF CHAIRPERSON OR OF THE TRIBUNAL IN THE HUMAN RIGHTS REVIEW TRIBUNAL [2015] NZHRRT 50 Reference No. HRRT 070/2015 UNDER SECTION 50 OF THE HEALTH AND DISABILITY COMMISSIONER ACT 1994 BETWEEN DIRECTOR OF PROCEEDINGS PLAINTIFF AND RADIUS RESIDENTIAL CARE LIMITED DEFENDANT AT WELLINGTON BEFORE: Mr RPG Haines QC, Chairperson Dr SJ Hickey MNZM, Member Mr RK Musuku, Member...

7. King v Commissioner of Police [2023] NZHRRT 19 [pdf, 263 KB]

   ...occasions, all in 2013 except one, when Mr King was in Police custody and because he could not see airflow suffered severe claustrophobia symptoms. Mr King claims Police discriminated against him on these occasions by failing to reasonably accommodate his disability, claustrophobia. [3] The Tribunal acknowledges and apologises for the lengthy delay in issuing this decision. THE CLAIM [4] Mr King claims Police discriminated against him in breach of Part 1A of Human Rights Act 1993...

8. Director of Proceedings v Campbell [2015] NZHRRT 10 [pdf, 574 KB]

   1 IN THE HUMAN RIGHTS REVIEW TRIBUNAL [2015] NZHRRT 10 Reference No. HRRT 016/2015 UNDER SECTION 50 OF THE HEALTH AND DISABILITY COMMISSIONER ACT 1994 BETWEEN DIRECTOR OF PROCEEDINGS PLAINTIFF AND JENNIFER CAMPBELL DEFENDANT AT AUCKLAND BEFORE: Mr RPG Haines QC, Chairperson Dr SJ Hickey MNZM, Member Mr RK Musuku, Member REPRESENTATION: Ms N Wills, Director of Proceedings Ms C Humphrey for defendant DATE OF DECISION:...

9. Directory of Official Information G-I [pdf, 858 KB]

   ...Health Board ..................................................................................... 24 Ministry of Health ................................................................................................................. 26 Health and Disability Commissioner .................................................................................. 37 Te Hiringa Hauora | Health Promotion Agency ................................................................. 42 Health Quality and...

10. Directory of Official Information G-I [pdf, 807 KB]

    ...Health Board ..................................................................................... 25 Ministry of Health ................................................................................................................. 27 Health and Disability Commissioner .................................................................................. 38 Te Hiringa Hauora | Health Promotion Agency ................................................................. 43 Health Quality and...