[2020] NZSSAA 6 (28 April 2020) [pdf, 101 KB]
...a letter dated 19 August 2019, two years after the relevant period, written by a Dr Dietrich which states: This is to certify that my patient for over 20 years, (name and date of birth redacted) has been critically ill and that for medical and humane reasons, it was absolutely necessary for his only son, (the appellant), to be with his father at his bedside in Germany from 15 May 2017 to 30 September 2017. [25] We asked the appellant why this medical certificate was not issued to hi...