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1. [2022] NZACC 21 - Delamere v ACC (22 February 2022) [pdf, 270 KB]

   ...[Causation s 20 Personal Injury - Accident Compensation Act 2001] ____________________________________________________________________ [1] At issue on this appeal is a decision of the Accident Compensation Corporation dated 13 March 2020 declining a claim for left inguinal hernia. Background [2] On 2 March 2020 an ACC injury claim form was filed for a left inguinal hernia. An accident date of 17 January 2020 was given, and the description of injury was, “Hurt groin when ring b...

2. Taufa v Accident Compensation Corporation (Suspension of Entitlement) [2023] NZACC 154 [pdf, 246 KB]

   ...entitlements. The appellant’s position is that part of the covered personal injury by accident was an aggravation of the ganglion “compressing on the radial artery” and that the aggravation persists. Background [4] On 2 April 2019 an ACC injury claim form was filed for a left wrist or hand sprain sustained on 29 March 2019, when according to the claim form the appellant “lifted wine boxes – hurt left wrist”. [5] The appellant was employed as a warehouse packer for Woo...

3. CB v DS LCRO 61/2017 [pdf, 91 KB]

   ...been subject to privilege. That means that if Ms H did not waive her privilege, any response from Ms DS could not be disclosed to Mrs CB in any event. Mrs CB says it is most unlikely Ms H would waive her privilege. Although this Office could request information, it is possible to proceed from the basis of what can be ascertained from the uncontroversial information made available in support of Mrs CB’s complaint and review application. [18] It is reasonable to assume that Ms DS...

4. Wai 3300 2.5.018 Decision on applications for urgency [pdf, 536 KB]

   ...1194 (Wai 3300, #3.1.20); and i. A memorandum of counsel filed on behalf of Professor Margaret Mutu (Wai 3300, #3.1.22). 5. Party status will be confirmed in subsequent directions. 6. Some submissions also considered the Crown’s application requesting that certain documents be kept confidential. 7. In addition to the submissions received from parties, the Tribunal has had the benefit of an urgent hearing to discuss the applications for urgency on Monday 8 April 2024. The p...

5. [2024] NZEmpC 131 Boyd v OJI [pdf, 363 KB]

   ...Fechney should contact Mr Boyd directly about the matter. [18] As a result, Ms Fechney wrote immediately to Mr Boyd, asking whether he was engaging alternative representation. If so, she would direct communications to that representative. She also requested payment of the sums which had been directed by the Authority. [19] Mr Boyd responded, stating that everything was opposed, and that a “huge claim is coming from us for everything that did happen, plus the [d]rugs that ruined...

6. BG & BG v Hakaoro [2013] NZIACDT 63 (19 September 2013) [pdf, 157 KB]

   ...were concerned about being in New Zealand unlawfully. They did not want to overstay and it appears the issue of an interim visa for the husband allowed him to avoid adverse consequences to a greater or lesser extent. This was a matter Mr Hakaoro was requested to address in the Tribunal’s Minute. He has provided no satisfactory response. Mr Hakaoro had a professional obligation to address these issues with his client at the time, explain their situation, and determine what remedial action...

7. Waitangi Tribunal - District 12 Wellington District [pdf, 13 MB]

   ...13: The Northern South Island, Dr G A Phillipson \ I FOREWORD The research report that follows is one of a series of historical surveys commissioned by the Waitangi Tribunal as part of its Rangahaua Wbanui programme. In its present form, it has the status of a working paper: first release. It is published now so that claimants and other interested parties can be aware of its contents and, should they so wish, comment on them and add further information and insights. The pu...

8. Wild v Ministry for Primary Industries (Strike Out) [2024] NZHRRT 69 [pdf, 252 KB]

   1 DECISION OF TRIBUNAL STRIKING OUT CLAIM1 [1] Ms Wild filed her statement of claim alleging the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) interfered with her privacy on 23 June 2021. Ms Wild’s claim alleged MPI breached 1 This decision is to be cited as Wild v Ministry for Primary Industries (Strike Out) [2024] NZHRRT 69. IN THE HUMAN RIGHTS REVIEW TRIBUNAL [2024] NZHRRT 69 I TE TARAIPIUNARA MANA TANGATA Reference No. HRRT 046/2021 UNDER THE PRIVACY ACT 2020 BET...

9. [2017] NZEnvC 106 Wallace Group Limited v Auckland Council [pdf, 445 KB]

   ...Whether or not there had been any submitters or further submitters on the Proposed Plan who would need to be advised of the High Court Ruling and that they might become parties to the appeal; and (b) Whether or not the parties agreed with HNZ's claim to status as an interested party. [5] As already indicated, opposition was brought by the Appellant. [6] The Court called for submissions. [7] The Council having indicated that it would abide the Court's decision on the ....

10. EL v IN Ltd [2022] NZDT 149 (18 August 2022) [pdf, 165 KB]

    ...there is a legal requirement for a signature, that requirement can be met by an electronic signature under 226 of the CCLA. The electronic signature must adequately identify the signatory and adequately indicate the signatory’s approval of the information to which the signature relates; and is as reliable as is appropriate given the purpose for which, and the circumstances in which, the signature is required. 14. There was no evidence before the Tribunal of an electronic signature fr...