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1. [2016] NZSSAA 006 (17 February 2016) [pdf, 59 KB]

   ...appearance for the appellant 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 upheld by a Benefits Review Committee to grant Child Disability Allowance in respect of XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX from 1 April 2014 rather than 21 April 2013. [2] That decision was later amended by the Chief Executive and the commencement date for Child Disability Allowance for XXXX was backdated...

2. 2017 NZSSAA 021 (9 May 2017) [pdf, 83 KB]

   ...of appeal and subsequent letters and emails to the Authority. We understand Mr XXXX to be seeking a full investigation of the service provided to him by WINZ since the Christchurch earthquakes in February 2011 and a review of the level of his Disability Allowance and Special Benefit. [2] Prior to the hearing Mr XXXX sent several emails to the case manager indicating that he would not appear at a hearing. These emails are not easy to understand but it is clear that they expres...

3. NZCVS 5 years brochure Web [pdf, 1.4 MB]

   ...justice.govt.nz/justice-sector-policy/research-data/nzcvs * Unless otherwise stated, the statistics in this booklet represent pooled findings from the first five years of the survey using responses collected from 2018–2022. The findings about young people, LGBT+ and disabled people remain true when controlling for other key demographic factors such as age and gender. NZCVS data is available for researchers through the Stats NZ Integrated Data Infrastructure (IDI). All our reports are...

4. Family Court rewrite submission: Human Rights Commission [pdf, 734 KB]

   ...system reforms requires recognition of:  The right to non-discrimination, including safety from gendered violence;8  Children’s rights, including to safety, identity, and to be involved in decisions about themselves;9  The right of disabled people to be involved in decisions about themselves;10  The right of Māori to be involved in designing a family law sytem that works better for Māori.11 10. A review of the family justice system necessarily involves a balancing...

5. [2016] NZSSAA 75 (22 July 2016) [pdf, 65 KB]

   ...Hume for the Chief Executive of the Ministry of Social Development DECISION Introduction [1] The appellant appeals against a decision of the Chief Executive upheld by a Benefits Review Committee to establish and recover overpayments of Disability Allowance paid in respect of the period 1 September 2008 to 25 December 2011 amounting to $769.90 and Temporary Additional Support paid in respect of the period 25 January 2008 to 10 October 2012 amounting to $2,634.79. [2] The ov...

6. Family Court rewrite submission: Blind Citizens NZ [pdf, 132 KB]

   Association of Blind Citizens of New Zealand Inc Submission in Response to the Examination / Review of the 2014 Family Justice Reforms November 2018 Introduction Blind Citizens NZ is a disabled people’s organisation (DPO). We exist to give voice to the aspirations and lived experiences of blind, deafblind and vision-impaired New Zealanders. The New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990 and the Human Rights Act 1993 both seek to protect disabled people’s rights to freedom...

7. Director of Proceedings v Wilding International Ltd [2021] NZHRRT 45 [pdf, 351 KB]

   ...ORDER PROHIBITING PUBLICATION OF NAME OR IDENTIFYING PARTICULARS OF AGGRIEVED INDIVIDUAL (2) ORDER PREVENTING SEARCH OF THE TRIBUNAL FILE WITHOUT LEAVE OF THE CHAIRPERSON OR OF THE TRIBUNAL Reference No. HRRT 017/2021 UNDER THE HEALTH AND DISABILITY COMMISSIONER ACT 1994 BETWEEN DIRECTOR OF PROCEEDINGS PLAINTIFF AND WILDING INTERNATIONAL LIMITED (TRADING AS ARMOURDENE REST HOME) DEFENDANT AT WELLINGTON BEFORE: Ms GJ Goodwin, Deputy Chairperson Dr SJ Hick...

8. D-com-Position-Profile [doc, 52 KB]

   POSITION PROFILE HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION / TE KĀHUI TIKA TANGATA Position Title: Disability Rights Commissioner Reports to: Chief Commissioner Appointed by: Governor-General on the recommendation of the Minister of Justice Time commitment: Full-time (a reduced time commitment may be negotiable) Term: Up to 5 years Salary: As fixed by Remuneration Authority Location: The Human Rights Commission has offices in Auckland and Wellington. The appointee may be based in another centre but would...

9. Pope v Human Rights Commission (Strike-Out Application) [2014] NZHRRT 3 [pdf, 88 KB]

   ...HUMAN RIGHTS REVIEW TRIBUNAL [2014] NZHRRT 3 Reference No. HRRT 015/2013 UNDER THE HUMAN RIGHTS ACT 1993 BETWEEN DARRYL WARD POPE PLAINTIFF AND HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION FIRST DEFENDANT AND HEALTH AND DISABILITY COMMISSIONER SECOND DEFENDANT AND OMBUDSMAN THIRD DEFENDANT AT AUCKLAND BEFORE: Mr RPG Haines QC, Chairperson Ms GJ Goodwin, Member Mr BK Neeson, Member REPRESENTATION: Mr M Ward, agent for plaintiff Ms S Bell for...

10. [2016] NZSSAA 008 (2 March 2016) [pdf, 25 KB]

    ...by a Benefits Review Committee after a hearing on 18 February 2015. Background [2] Mr XXXX is 38 years old and has no dependent children. At the time of his application he was receiving a Supported Living Payment, Accommodation Supplement and Disability Allowance totalling $406.94 each week. The case manager’s assessment for Temporary Additional Support for Mr Marshall led to no deficiency of income and his application for Temporary Additional Support was declined. 2 [...