Caregiver at NZ disability service faces funding cut, closure, and accountability for client rights violations.

A caregiver at a New Zealand residential disability service violated a client's rights by engaging in inappropriate conduct, including physical abuse and substance provision. Following a complaint, the Ministry of Health investigated, leading to the service's funding being cut and its closure. The Health and Disability Commissioner identified serious breaches in professional boundaries and a failure to address complaints, resulting in accountability measures for the caregiver and service provider.