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1. Brunton v Accident Compensation Corporation (Leave to appeal to the High Court) [2023] NZACC 217 [pdf, 212 KB]

   ...gastroenterology department at Tauranga Hospital. Notes from his consultation with her were recorded in the referral. [3] Due to COVID-19 restrictions in early 2020, Ms Brunton did not have her appointment at the hospital until 1 July 2020. There is an informed consent form taken from the Bay of Plenty District Health Board file. It is headed “Consent to the Surgery/Procedure/Treatment”. It is signed by Ms Brunton for the gastroscopy procedure and records that she had been ab...

2. EU & SU v KC [2024] NZDT 615 (15 July 2024) [pdf, 128 KB]

   ...overpayment to KC in that event. 46. I have made appropriate orders above to ensure the fence can be built and to provide for any extra costs or overpayment. Referee: L Trevelyan Date: 15 July 2024 Page 7 of 7 Information for Parties Rehearings You can apply for a rehearing if you believe that something prevented the proper decision from being made: for example, the relevant information was not available at the time. If you wish to apply for a r...

3. LCRO 167/2023 UG v XY and EP (17 July 2025) [pdf, 255 KB]

   ...advice provided. He included his first invoice for fees and disbursements, a total of $5,487.95.8 [21] At that stage, Ms UG consulted with the Public Trust, who then sent an authority to uplift Ms UG’s files to [law firm]. XY contacted Ms UG9 requesting that she pay the outstanding invoice to enable matters to be finalised. [22] Ms UG lodged a complaint with the Lawyers Complaints Service on 27 February 2023. Ms UG’s complaints [23] The essence of Ms UG’s complaint is th...

4. Cunliffe & Cunliffe v Helensville Primary School Board of Trustees [2024] NZHRRT 4 [pdf, 219 KB]

   ...several 1 This decision is to be cited as Cunliffe & Cunliffe v Helensville Primary School Board of Trustees [2024] NZHRRT 4. IN THE HUMAN RIGHTS REVIEW TRIBUNAL [2024] NZHRRT 4 I TE TARAIPIUNARA MANA TANGATA 2 information privacy requests to the Helensville Primary School Board of Trustees (the Board) following a complaint they had made to the Board. [2] The Board refused the information privacy requests and the requested information was not provided until approximate...

5. AJ v IO Ltd & TF Ltd [2021] NZDT 1692 (10 December 2021) [pdf, 126 KB]

   ...of the guarantee of acceptable quality in the Consumer Guarantees Act? b. If yes, is IO Ltd liable for damages, and if so how much, for the following: i. Refund or replacement ii. Consequential financial losses iii. Consequential losses in the form of emotional harm. c. If yes, is TF Ltd liable for damages, and if so how much, for the following: CI0301_CIV_DCDT_Order Page 2 of 5 i. Refund or replacement ii. Consequential financial losses iii. Consequential losses in the form of...

6. Regulatory Impact Statement improvements to district court rules [pdf, 66 KB]

   ...Analysis: Regulatory Impact Statement – Improvements to District Courts Rules Executive summary 1. The District Courts Rules 2009 (the Rules) prescribe pre-court procedural steps that require parties in civil cases to exchange lengthy court forms before their case comes before a judge. These requirements are time-consuming and can make limited contribution to resolving a case. 2. This RIS reviews three options for addressing these problems: A. retaining the status quo; B. ado...

7. GU & OG v T Ltd [2024] NZDT 4 (5 January 2024) [pdf, 195 KB]

   ...the materials used on the cabinet doors. 15. I am not satisfied that the applicants have been able to sufficiently prove their claim. 16. The claim is dismissed. Referee: D Alofivae Date: 5/1/2024 Page 3 of 3 Information for Parties Rehearings You can apply for a rehearing if you believe that something prevented the proper decision from being made: for example, the relevant information was not available at the time. If you wish to apply for a re...

8. Armstrong v Accident Compensation Corporation (Disposal of appeal) [2025] NZACC 130 (11 August 2025) [pdf, 132 KB]

   ...Corporation did not comply with the 9 October 2024 timeframe. [7] Mr Armstrong filed an application to appeal the Reviewer’s decision on 10 March 2025. [8] The Corporation compiled a list of all pharmaceutical and private travel reimbursement requests that it had paid to Mr Armstrong, including payment dates and bank account details into which payment was made. (the reimbursement list) [9] The reimbursement list was set by email to Mr Armstrong on 14 May 2025. The Corporation re...

9. KN v MG [2025] NZDT 89 (23 April 2025) [pdf, 179 KB]

   ...reasonable given the repairs carried out and the nature of the damage. I find the respondent liable for half this amount. Hannan DTR Disputes Tribunal Referee 23 April 2025 2 Voluntary assumption of risk Page 3 of 3 Information for Parties Rehearings You can apply for a rehearing if you believe that something prevented the proper decision from being made: for example, the relevant information was not available at the time. If you wish to apply for...

10. Handy v New Zealand Fire Service Commission (Strike-Out Application No. 2) [2019] NZHRRT 19 [pdf, 90 KB]

    ...strike out application and submissions. Under this timetable, Mr Handy’s notice of opposition together with any affidavits in support were to be filed by 5.00 pm on Tuesday, 22 January 2019. [8] On 24 January 2019 Mr Handy emailed the Secretary requesting an extension of time due to medical reasons. The request was supported by a medical certificate, dated 18 January 2019, issued by Dr Chetan Patel. The certificate stated: The above patient was seen and examined by me and in my o...