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1. Urlich v Accident Compensation Corporation (Vocational Independence) [2024] NZACC 104 [pdf, 190 KB]

   ...RESERVED JUDGMENT OF JUDGE P R SPILLER [Vocational independence - ss 107-112, Accident Compensation Act 2001 (“the Act”)] Introduction [1] This is an appeal from the decision of a Reviewer dated 8 August 2023. The Reviewer dismissed an application for review of the Corporation’s decision dated 16 November 2022, that Mr Urlich had achieved vocational independence in nine work types (resulting in an end to his entitlement to weekly compensation). 2 Background [2]...

2. Professor Simon Francis Thrush - Evidence in Chief [pdf, 2.7 MB]

   ...and plans, inclµdihg tt:ie New Ze~Jand Coastal Policy' St~tement. 1.5 I have authored over 200 publications in peer-revieWt=;d scientific journals and bOoks, and over 85 consultancy-reports. 1.6 The purpose or my eviden.ce is to provide informgtion on connectednes$ of coastal eco.systemi:!, .the importance of maint~ining haoitat diversity for rn~naging marine biodiversity an<;i in,pod~t,¢~ of .d~1/eloping more ihfegrative approaphes fo managing c0astal marine ec:osyste�...

3. CORNELIUS Grant Charles (CSU 2011 AUK 001161) [pdf, 235 KB]

   ...farmers, to health and safety consultants with expertise on farm machinery specifically the quad bike. [80] I further acknowledge the overwhelming amount of information that has literally poured in relation to quad bike issues. That information forms the basis of these final comments. [81] All these experts in my view had a common goal. Although they may have been from different sections of the spectrum of quad bike interest they unitedly wanted to advance the safer use of quad b...

4. McMeeken and Anor v CAC306 & Ors [2015] NZREADT 79 [pdf, 224 KB]

   ...the auction and said it was illegal. It seemed to be then known that he was the domestic partner of Ms Wardell. [9] Ms McMeeken met with Mr Thow and the auctioneer. As Mr Thow left, he handed Ms McMeeken a piece of paper that turned out to be a form of trespass notice which purported to forbid the agency, or any of its agents or managers, from entering on to the property. The trespass notice disclosed Amanda Wardell as the occupier, together with Sims Aviation Ltd as a lessee of the...

5. [2019] NZEnvC 176 Upper Clutha Environmental Society Inc v Queenstown Lakes District Council [pdf, 27 MB]

   ...B: Leave is reserved for any party to apply: (1) for further or other directions consistent with the spirit and intent of the Reasons below; or (2) to the court to resolve the other jurisdictional/procedural issues argued at the hearing. Any applicant must give detailed grounds as to why that resolution is necessary. C: Costs are reserved. Table of Contents 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Introduction [1 l 1.1 The general issue and the parties [1] 1.2 The issues, the plan changes a...

6. [2021] NZACC 69 - Auva'a v ACC (28 April 2021) [pdf, 312 KB]

   ...28 April 2021 RESERVED JUDGMENT OF JUDGE P R SPILLER [Vocational independence – s 107, Accident Compensation Act 2001] Introduction [1] This is an appeal from the decision of a Reviewer dated 6 December 2016. The Reviewer dismissed an application for review of the Corporation’s suspension of Mr Auva’a’s weekly compensation entitlement on the grounds that he has vocational independence (VI). 2 Background [2] Mr Auva’a was born in Samoa in 1958 and came to...

7. Access to Justice Legal Needs Survey Final Report - October 2024 [pdf, 1.5 MB]

   ............................................................................................................ 76 3.3 Reasons the outcome was unfair ............................................................................................ 77 3.4 Making an application to a court or tribunal .......................................................................... 78 3.5 Considering an application to a court or tribunal ................................................................... 79...

8. Motiti Rohe Moana Trust and Others v Bay of Plenty Regional Council - Notes of Evidence - 27 November 2017 [pdf, 1.8 MB]

   ...structured so you have the wāhi tapu areas which are the total prohibition? A. Mhm. Q. And then you have what has been termed the wāhi taonga area round the outside? A. Mhm. Q. And the proposal is that you could, Council could potentially have applications for – from commercial fishermen for example to come and fish in the area straight away so as soon as the rules are put into the plan? A. Mhm. Q. You’ve had a lot of experience with fishing and the fishing industry....

9. Andrew Michael Collins - Evidence in Chief [pdf, 1.4 MB]

   ...(Activity-based policies and rules) of the PRCEP - changes including: New assessment guidelines for Areas of Significant Cultural Value as proposed through the iwi resource management topic. These would apply when considering any resource consent application in any ASCV, including in the MN EMA which is also ASCV-25. • Part Five (Methods) Various amendments as proposed through the iwi resource management topic, to bolster collaboration, application of matauranga Maori, development o...

10. CAC306 v Zhou & Anor [2016] NZREADT 12 [pdf, 212 KB]

    ...his second interview with the Authority, Mr Zhou stated that he had produced the false appraisals because, generally in his view, Barfoot & Thompson rental appraisal amounts were too low and property managers took too long to produce them. He claimed that Sean Ban had pressured him to provide the appraisals quickly. Mr Zhou has stated in evidence that except for two private sales, the properties had been sold at auctions where the purchasers already had their finance approved. He h...