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1. Needham v Accident Compensation Corporation (Cover for Occupational Noise-induced Hearing Loss) [2024] NZACC 133 (5 August 2024) [pdf, 314 KB]

   ...a senior and quite experienced in what he does. (v) (1996 to 2006) Senior casual shearer, builder, steel foundry, stump removal. Mainly 4 stand sheds. [5] Shearing sheds were comprised of corrugated iron and were uninsulated, and no hearing protection was available or used. The work environment was loud with the constant operation of shearing machines, radio noise and animal noise. The noise was worse with the covered yards. Shearing sheds are described by their number of stands...

2. Wellington Standards Committee 2 v Mr K [2024] NZLCDT 18 (3 July 2024) [pdf, 322 KB]

   ...Tribunal’s jurisdiction to discipline an overseas resident in respect of conduct partly done overseas. Faire J acknowledged the general principle of territoriality but held that the medical practitioner was susceptible to discipline for the protection of the New Zealand public. When the pertinent legal provisions for medical practitioners are compared with those for lawyers, those provisions affecting medical practitioners have no comparable division between professional and per...

3. ENVC Hearing 6Oct14 DM expert Robert Greenway attachment [pdf, 5.2 MB]

   ...Waiheke’s walkways range from areas of historic interest to native wood pigeons. This brochure details eight of the island’s major walkways and their side trips, which can either shorten or lengthen the walk. Many of the roads are narrow so take care when walking. For your interest we have published additional information on our website: www.aucklandcity.govt.nz/walkways Check it out for historical facts and added landmarks to look out for. What to bring: • drinking water �...

4. AT v ZH & Ors LCRO 127/2013 (26 March 2014) [pdf, 123 KB]

   ...undertaken in this matter, we discussed the payment of my fees for all the work done to date in this matter. We agreed that we would sent [sic] you our account for the work done to investigate this matter and provide options for further action to protect your position with [Company A]. We would also send a copy of the account to Mr M TE to pass on to Mr AT. Mr AT agreed to arrange payment of this account. Therefore we attach a copy of the account for your information. [27] Alt...

5. Marshall v IDEA Services Ltd (Application for Interim Non-Publication Orders) [2019] NZHRRT 52 [pdf, 306 KB]

   ...2019) Whether IDEA Services breached HIPC: • Rule 6 • Rule 8 HRRT041/18 Amended statement of claim (15 February 2019) Whether IDEA Services breached the Code: • Right 4(1) (right to have health services provided with reasonable care and skill) • Right 4(2) (right to have health services provided that comply with legal, professional, ethical, and other relevant standards). THE APPLICATION FOR INTERIM NON-PUBLICATION ORDERS [3] By application dated 19 November...

6. [2025] NZREADT 45 - Montagna v REAA (3 November 2025) [pdf, 131 KB]

   ...and salespersons: (b) raising industry standards: (c) providing accountability through a disciplinary process that is independent, transparent, and effective. [29] The focus of professional disciplinary proceedings is not punishment, but the protection of the public:2 … It is well established that professional disciplinary proceedings are civil and not criminal in nature. That is because the purpose of statutory disciplinary proceedings for various occupations is not to punish...

7. Tully v Yerman [2012] NZIACDT 39 (31 July 2012) [pdf, 78 KB]

   ...ensure appropriate standards of conduct are maintained in the occupation concerned.” [17] The statutory purpose is achieved by considering at least four factors which materially bear upon maintaining appropriate standards of conduct: [17.1] Protecting the public: Section 3 of the Act states “The purpose of this Act is to promote and protect the interests of consumers receiving immigration advice ...” [17.2] Demanding minimum standards of conduct: Dentice v Valuers Registration B...

8. LCRO 13/2015 UP v HQ (19 June 2018) [pdf, 174 KB]

   ...to be treated equally with our shareholders and he gave us no advice whatsoever during this process”. [34] It was not Mr HQ’s role to promote the interests of Mr and Mrs UP or provide them with advice. He was acting for Mr and Mrs WB. Protection of confidential information [35] All information within Mr HQ’s knowledge relating to matters involving the UPs and the WBs, was information known to all parties. There was no potential for Mr HQ to breach any duty of confidentia...

9. RIS: Strengthening the Family Court [pdf, 4.8 MB]

   ...the Minister of Justice appointed a Panel to review the 2014 reforms that relate to assisting parents/guardians to resolve disputes about parenting or guardianship matters. The Panel was asked to focus on the effectiveness of the 2014 reforms in protecting the interests of children when resolving disputes about their care or contact, and in achieving safe, timely and durable outcomes for them. The Panel consulted extensively in developing their report. Those most intimately affected by...

10. KN & TK v V Ltd [2025] NZDT 107 (20 March 2025) [pdf, 215 KB]

    ...the development by V Ltd create a private nuisance and cause the water damage to KN and TK’s property? 3. There is not enough evidence to support a finding that V Ltd’s development has created a nuisance. 4. An action for private nuisance protects a person’s right to the use or enjoyment of an interest in land. A nuisance arises when a landowner does something on their land which interferes with an adjoining landowner’s right to enjoy their land. The interference with use and...