[2016] NZSSAA 035 (16 May 2016) [pdf, 45 KB]
...amounts to discrimination on the grounds of marital status. [11] The appellant raised issues relating to what she saw as sexist behaviour by Ministry staff. She also notes that it should be taken into account that New Zealand Superannuation is a universal entitlement and not a means-tested benefit. [12] On behalf of the Chief Executive, it is submitted that there is no evidence that the appellant and her husband have repudiated the obligations of their legal marriage relationship,...