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1. [2021] NZEmpC 177 Allison v Ceres New Zealand LLC [pdf, 267 KB]

   ...the employer’s business or because of a reduction in work or as a result of any other genuine business decision. Ceres’ decision, therefore, appeared to be consistent with the agreement. Ms Oberndorfer’s submissions were, however, designed to attempt to demonstrate that the agreement had not been complied with by questioning the bona fides of the dismissal. The argument is untenable. [27] There is no doubt that Ceres was losing money at the point in time when the...

2. [2022] NZACC 96 – McGregor v ACC (19 May 2022) [pdf, 395 KB]

   ...the legal test for vocational independence is whether the claimant is suited by reason of her experience, educational training to work at that work type (emphasis added). [97] Furthermore, neither Dr Gribble nor Dr Antoniadis identified any environmental modifications that would be needed so that the appellant could do her work safely. [98] As to income disparity, there is no requirement in the Act that a work type is only suitable if earnings in that work type are at least e...

3. Phillips - Ahipara A4 (2021) 438 Aotea MB 10 (438 AOT 10) [pdf, 333 KB]

   ...unfettered. Of course, the Court may take into account such other matters as it thinks fit but the exercise of its discretion will be primarily guided by s 222(2). The importance ordinarily attaching to the views of the owners highlights the need to design meeting procedures which are likely to secure the widest possible input from the owners. Given the inconvenience of travelling long distances to attend meetings, and the number of beneficiaries involved in a trust such as this, the...

4. Beker v Accident Compensation Corporation Costs on Review and Weekly Compensation [2023] NZACC 12 [pdf, 272 KB]

   ...He has also developed sound administration and communication skills. He has a very sound range of skills and experience and had shown the capacity to develop and move to different industries. His experience and business project planning and designing, as well as work site safety and safety applications have given him a sound foundation to build on in many alternative work pathways. Seven work types were identified. On 6 November 2012 at Dunstan Hospital, Clyde, a vocational in...

5. West v Accident Compensation Corporation (Vocational independence) [2024] NZACC 138 [pdf, 265 KB]

   ...had double vision following the April accident, but that this had subsided. Ms Lim noted significantly reduced vision in the right eye from previous trauma and the subsequent retinal detachment. She suggested a new pair of glasses, specifically designed for computer use. [27] In October 2020, another update from Ms Jaques noted that Ms West had recently changed her role at work. Ms West was reportedly starting to feel better, although still experiencing headaches, less intense th...

6. Ministry of Justice annual report 2019-20 [pdf, 9.3 MB]

   ...during this challenging time. Te Korowai Ture ā-Whānau, the final report of the Independent Panel examining the 2014 family justice reforms, was released in 2019. The Government responded by announcing the first phase of Family Court reforms designed to improve access to justice for families and whānau experiencing stressful circumstances while navigating the court system. Three other important reports on our country’s criminal justice system were published in the first half of t...

7. ENVC Hearing 6Oct14 AC evidence chief John Cawley replaced [pdf, 2.4 MB]

   ...construct a marina and associated facilities at Matiatia Bay, Waiheke (Application). In particular, my evidence relates to the acoustic aspects of the Application. QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE 3. I have over twenty years experience as an environmental consultant based in the UK, Hong Kong and New Zealand and I have specialised in acoustics since 1992. 4. I have a Master of Science Degree from the University College of Wales Aberystwyth in Environmental Impact Assessm...

8. Electoral-Matters-Bill_Communications-Tranche-49.pdf [pdf, 22 MB]

   ...30 The Ministry for Regulation determined that a number of these proposals were exempt from the requirement to provide a Regulatory Impact Statement. The exemptions were on the grounds that the proposals have no or only minor economic, social or environmental impacts, or the impacts are limited and easy to assess. IN CON FI D EN C E 5 IN CONFIDENCE - DRAFT FOR MINISTERIAL CONSULTATION 31 Two Regulatory Impact Statements were prepared and submitted al the time of Cabinet approval...

9. ENVC Matiatia transcript 20150727 [pdf, 1.9 MB]

   ...THE COURT: JUDGE NEWHOOK Well it still seems to me as though it might be, because if Auckland Transport is charged with the parking and traffic circulation arrangements on Waiheke Island, in particular at Matiatia, it’s the one that will be designing them. It’s the one that will be ordaining them. It’s the one that puts up the 20 signs and marks the road. MR LITTLEJOHN: I take your point. I take your point, Your Honour. THE COURT: JUDGE NEWHOOK 25 And marks the r...

10. [2020] NZEnvC 104 Lindis Catchment Group Incorporated v Otago Regional Council [pdf, 3.7 MB]

    ...general and unquantified. It refers simply to a grant of consent to "Take and use water ... ". No party raised any difficulties with the absence of a specified volume. Volumes are managed by conditions (which can be reviewed or varied) designed to meet minimum flow and maximum allocations as (now)20 specified in the ORP:W. [20] The ORP:W (as amended by PC5A) provides for: 16 17 18 19 20 (a) a minimum flow rate of 550 I/s at the Ardgour Flow Recorder; and (b) a &q...