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1. [2022] NZACC 106 - Easthope v ACC (2 June 2022) [pdf, 186 KB]

   ...this appeal has highlighted is the extraordinarily damaging effect the appellant’s spear tackle injury of 1986 has had on him, physically, mentally, socially and in terms of his self-worth as a positive, intelligent, prosocial and contributing human being. ACR 13/12 [24] The “accident” was plainly horrendous. The injuries and pain that it has caused are ongoing and have affected, on the evidence before me, all facets of the appellant’s life. They have affected his ab...

2. [2022] NZEnvC 121 Cullinan v Kaipara District Council [pdf, 425 KB]

   ...subsurface archaeological evidence (shell, midden, hangi, storage pits, etc) should be unearthed during construction, work should cease in the immediate vicinity of the remains and the Heritage New Zealand should be contacted. 5. In the event of koiwi (human remains) being uncovered, work should cease immediately and the tangata whenua of Te Uri O Hau shall be contacted so that http://www.kaipara.govt.nz/ appropriate arrangements can be made. 6. The consent holder is require...

3. [2021] NZACC 127 - Jones v ACC (11 August 2021) [pdf, 177 KB]

   ...for recalling judgments. Grounds relied upon by Mr Jones [36] In summary, Mr Jones submits that the Authority held that the Corporation had a right to destroy his 1991 claim file and this finding is wrong having regard to the decision of the Human Rights Review Tribunal (“HRRT”) in Vivash v Accident Compensation Corporation.11 [37] Further, he asserts that the HRRT is a superior court to the Authority and that the Authority’s finding that the Corporation had not acted crimi...

4. Human-Rights-Commission-Re-Hendrie.pdf [pdf, 511 KB]

   24 APR 1991 IN THE HIGH COURT OF NEW ZEALAND CHRISTCHURCH REGISTRY CP.445/87 IN THE MATTER of the Judicature Act 1972 A N D IN THE MATTER of an inquest into the death of NANCY RUTH HENDRIE under the provisions of the Coroners Act 1951 BETWEEN JOHN XAVIER LOUW of Ashburton, Medical Practitionere Applicant A N D ALLAN NEIL McLEAN of Christchurch, Coroner Respondent Hearing: 10 December 1987 Counsel: J.A. Walker for Applicant G.K. Panckhurst for Respondent T.M. Gresson for the Police

5. 2022-03-22 Willowridge Developments Ltd & Remarkables Park Ltd - Supplementary Evidence - Claire Hunter - 22 March 2022 [pdf, 477 KB]

   ...including cumulative effects, and consideration of trends in the quality of the receiving water body; and (e) Any adverse effect of any discharge from the site on: i. Kāi Tahu cultural and spiritual beliefs, values and uses ii. Any natural or human use value iii. Use of water bodies or the coastal marine area12 for contact recreation and food gathering and measures to avoid, remedy or mitigate these adverse effects. 12 Bec...

6. [2024] NZEmpC 25 Roberts v The Chief Executive of the Department of Corrections [pdf, 280 KB]

   ...subsection (1). (4) Subsection (1) does not prevent any person bringing proceedings under— (a) section 50 or section 51 of the Health and Disability Commissioner Act 1994; or (b) any of sections 92B, 92E, 92R, 122, 122A, 122B, 123, or 124 of the Human Rights Act 1993. 5 Murray v Morel & Co Ltd [2007] NZSC 27, [2007] 3 NZLR 721 at [33]. 6 Auckland Council v Drought [2019] NZEmpC 63, [2019] ERNZ 135 at [21]. 7 R v Gordon-Smith [2008] NZSC 56, [2009] 1 NZLR 721 at [14]...

7. Chief Victims Advisor to Government Briefing for the Incoming Minister of Justice November 2020 [pdf, 279 KB]

   ...other ministries and regulatory bodies • NGOs, independent victim advocates, and victim focussed academics • independent Commissions and Commissioners such as the Ombudsman, Privacy Commissioner, the Independent Police Conduct Authority, the Human Rights Commission, the Children’s Commission, and Health and Disabilities Commission • the legal profession • the judiciary • international victim experts (for example the United Kingdom and Australian Victims Commissione...

8. Greater-Wellington-Cover-Regional-Council-letter-Form-7a-and-Form-9-20221101.pdf [pdf, 435 KB]

   ...consents are needed for the proposed activity to which this application relates and have not been applied for: • a resource consent Resource Management (National Environmental Standards for Assessing and Managing Contaminants in Soil to Protect Human Health) Regulations 2011 (NES-CS); In addition, a number of other RMA statutory approvals will be required including: • the potential transfer of water permits rights under s.136 of the RMA in relation to existing water bores on prope...

9. CLC-National-Performance-Standards-1-July-2016.pdf [pdf, 184 KB]

   ...the contract for the provision of community legal services between the organisation and the Ministry of Justice; and e) the risk management provisions of the Professional Indemnity and Public Liability Policy of the insurer. Standard 23: Human resource management processes are conducted in accordance with good employment practice and comply with relevant legislation. Indicators: 23.1 The Community Law Centre is managed by a suitably qualified and/or experienced person with...

10. MA v Accident Compensation Corporation (Impairment Assessment) [2024] NZACC 117 (17 July 2024) [pdf, 193 KB]

    ...have deteriorated since the 2020 rape, and he has flashbacks of that incident, depression, suicidal thoughts and reduced ability to work. He felt that he had not been listened to by the various assessors, and treated as a tick-box rather than a human being. He should have had an in-person impairment assessment. [29] The Court acknowledges the appellant’s submissions. However, the Court notes the following considerations. [30] First, previous decisions of this Court have consi...