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1. [2021 NZACC 134 – Western v ACC (17 August 2021) [pdf, 386 KB]

   ...onset of significant pain. She had to immediately stop what she was doing to rest and mitigate the pain through medication and heat application. She attempted to work for a number of weeks before finally realising she needed medical attention. A claim form was completed on 18 August 2015. [7] Her GP was unsure of the nature of her injury and she was referred to Dr Anglem, Sports Physician, for assessment. [8] Dr Anglem noted tenderness to the lower back, particularly on the ri...

2. Te Tiriti o Waitangi - Treaty of Waitangi

   ...through this law. While there are limits on the extent to which Treaty rights can be argued and enforced in court, the Waitangi Tribunal provides a forum for hearing cases related to the Treaty. Under the Treaty of Waitangi Act 1975, any Māori can take a claim to the Tribunal that they have been disadvantaged by any legislation, policy or practice of the Crown since 1840. The Tribunal does not enforce the law, but has the power to make recommendations to the government. Historical Treaty breac...

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3. Connell v Standing [2012] NZIACDT 68 (28 September 2012) [pdf, 94 KB]

   ...overseas bank accounts. [38] Accordingly, in its decision upholding this complaint the Tribunal gave Mr Standing notice that if there was an issue relating to his ability to pay, he should provide information that allowed the Tribunal to evaluate the claim with regard to the funds which had not been accounted for. In the absence of a satisfactory explanation, the Tribunal would proceed on the basis Mr Standing had the means to meet financial sanctions that fully reflect the findings agai...

4. Auckland Standards Committee 2 v Holland [2022] NZLCDT 20 (27 June 2022) [pdf, 176 KB]

   ...AND CONVEYANCERS ACT 2006 NEW ZEALAND LAWYERS AND CONVEYANCERS DISCIPLINARY TRIBUNAL [2022] NZLCDT 20 LCDT 001/21 IN THE MATTER of the Lawyers and Conveyancers Act 2006 BETWEEN AUCKLAND STANDARDS COMMITTEE 2 Applicant AND HELEN HOLLAND Respondent DEPUTY CHAIR Judge J G Adams MEMBERS OF TRIBUNAL Ms A Callinan Ms M Noble Ms G Phipps Ms S Stuart DATE OF HEARING 13 June 2022 HELD AT Remote hearing by MS Teams DATE OF DE...

5. Nair v Standing [2012] NZIACDT 71 (28 September 2012) [pdf, 94 KB]

   ...overseas bank accounts. [38] Accordingly, in its decision upholding this complaint the Tribunal gave Mr Standing notice that if there was an issue relating to his ability to pay, he should provide information that allowed the Tribunal to evaluate the claim with regard to the funds which had not been accounted for. In the absence of a satisfactory explanation, the Tribunal would proceed on the basis Mr Standing had the means to meet financial sanctions that fully reflect the findings agai...

6. McClean v Accident Compensation Corporation (Appeal) [2023] NZACC 49 [pdf, 193 KB]

   ...treatment by her orthodontist, beginning in July 2008 and concluding on 1 February 2012. [2] ACC declined cover for a dental treatment injury on 24 November 2016. The circumstances of injury described in ACC’s treatment injury report were: Claim lodged for TMJ disfunction, headache, severe underbite and front jaw posteriorly displaced by orthodontic treatment. Factual Background [3] In June 2000, the appellant had veneers set on her upper front teeth “to minimise diastema...

7. Reid v New Zealand Law Society [2023] NZLCDT 7 (24 March 2023) [pdf, 248 KB]

   ...February 2023 HELD AT Specialist Courts and Tribunals Centre, Auckland DATE OF DECISION 24 March 2023 COUNSEL Mr C Hirschfeld for the applicant Ms Reid Mr P Collins for the New Zealand Law Society 2 ORDERS OF THE TRIBUNAL RE APPLICATION FOR RESTORATION TO THE ROLL [1] Ms Reid applies for her name to be restored to the roll of barristers and solicitors. New Zealand Law Society opposes her application. This Tribunal is independent of both parties. [2]...

8. 2019 to 2024 Ministry of Justice statement of intent [pdf, 2.3 MB]

   ...independent judiciary 12 Achieving our strategic priorities 13 Honouring our responsibilities to Māori 13 Maintaining the integrity of the courts and tribunals 14 Providing sector leadership and policy stewardship 15 Leading the transformation of the criminal justice system 16 Addressing family violence and sexual violence 17 Improving access to justice 19 Our culture and capability 21 Making the Ministry a great place to be 21 Enabling our peo...

9. [2012] NZEmpC 204 Here v McAlphine Hussman Ltd [pdf, 140 KB]

   ...meeting on 10 December was to be about. However, notes that Mr Here prepared and which were put to him in evidence, refer to being given a letter by Mr Atkins on 7 December 2010. As things transpired, Mr Here attended work on 10 December, as requested in the letter and in time for the scheduled meeting. It is also clear that Mr Here had taken steps to arrange to have a representative present at the meeting. I am satisfied that Mr Here received notice of the meeting, which con...

10. Joanne Barbara Noble - Evidence in Chief [pdf, 3.2 MB]

    ...this l was employed by the Regional Council as a Senior Consents Officer for four years and as a Senior Resource Advisor at Wellington Regional Council for a period of four years. I have been involved as a consent planner with a number of consent applications to undertake activities in the coastal marine area ("CMA"), including proposals to develop the Wellington waterfront, municipal sewage discharges, construction of a wat~rfront hotel, the Opotiki Harbour Entrance redev...