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1. [2021] NZACC 119 - Koloni v ACC (3 August 2021) [pdf, 251 KB]

   ...section 20(2)(e) to (h)). Section 25(1)(a)(i) provides that “accident” means a specific event or a series of events, other than a gradual process, that involves the application of a force (including gravity), or resistance, external to the human body. Section 25(3) notes that the fact that a person has suffered a personal injury is not of itself to be construed as an indication or presumption that it was caused by an accident. 12 [48] An approach which has been repeatedly...

2. [2021 NZACC 134 – Western v ACC (17 August 2021) [pdf, 386 KB]

   ...on with it”. [72] Following the 2015 accident she says she was in constant pain and had to take breaks at work because of it and that she probably had 6-10 days off sick over a two month period. [73] In this case ACC has quite properly and humanely put forward no objection to the injuries of the 1990s as well as the injury of 2015 being considered in order to find an answer to the question of whether it was correct to suspend the appellant’s entitlements to treatment and wee...

3. Clay v Accident Compensation Corporation (Personal Injury) [2024] NZACC 91 [pdf, 283 KB]

   ...section 20(2)(e) to (h)). Section 25(1)(a)(i) provides that “accident” means a specific event or a series of events, other than a gradual process, that involves the application of a force (including gravity), or resistance, external to the human body. Section 25(3) notes that the fact that a person has suffered a personal injury is not of itself to be construed as an indication or presumption that it was caused by an accident. [46] Section 26(1)(c) of the Act provides that “...

4. [2014] NZEmpC 209 McLennan v New Zealand Post Ltd [pdf, 161 KB]

   ...conducted some inquiries himself. 8 [15] The meeting was held on 10 May 2013. Mr McLennan was supported by Mr Thomson. Mr Butchart conducted the meeting. Also in attendance was Mr McLennan’s direct manager, Nigel Burton, and Lisa Whooley from Human Resources (HR). 6 At [12]. 7 At [13]. 8 At [18]. [16] The Authority recorded Mr McLennan’s responses to the four allegations, as follows: (a) With regard to the...

5. LCRO 159/2014 AB and RJ v OC and BR [pdf, 209 KB]

   ...November 2012 advising his application for a work visa had been declined. [4] Mr AB was at the time working for [Supermarket] in [Town] as a [XXXX] apprentice. [Supermarket] was supporting Mr AB in his application for a work visa. Mr NS was the Human Resources Manager at [Supermarket]. 2 [5] On 20 November 2012, Mr NS emailed Ms OC requesting a meeting to discuss Mr AB’s options going forward, following the decline of the visa application. [6] On 3 March 2013, a fee esti...

6. [2021] NZEnvC 036 Wood & Henton v Auckland Council [pdf, 9.8 MB]

   ...cultural heritage of New Zealand. It is an offence under this Act to destroy, damage or modify any archaeological site without an authority from Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga. An archaeological site is defined as a place associated with pre-1900 human activity where there may be evidence relation to history of New Zealand. Archaeological features may include old whaling stations, ship wrecks, shell middens, hangi or ovens, pit depressions, defensive ditches, artefacts, or koiwi t...

7. 3_Draft-Conditions-revised-2022-11-27-Appendix-5-to-the-AEE-v2.pdf [pdf, 694 KB]

   ...putrescible, degradable or leachable components; b) hazardous substances; c) products or materials derived from hazardous waste treatment, hazardous waste stabilisation or hazardous waste disposal practices; d) materials that may present a risk to human health; e) liquid waste; and f) for the purpose of this Project, any archaeological material or from a wāhi tapu or site of cultural significance. Complaint For the purposes of Condition DCE3 and RCM2, a complaint may include more...

8. [2007] NZEmpC AC 46/07 Eurera-Morrison v New Zealand Post Ltd [pdf, 94 KB]

   ...the mail) and departing, after which the phone was gone. She did not order food or deliver any mail. They were told by the McDonalds’ manager that the phone belonged to one of its employees. [6] Mr Coker took advice from the defendant’s human relations department and was told they should advise the plaintiff of what had occurred as soon as possible and interview her as part of the investigation. He claimed that this was not a disciplinary meeting, but, in accordance with th...

9. Regulatory Impact Statement child witnesses in the criminal courts proposed reforms [pdf, 258 KB]

   ...Child, Youth and Family); New Zealand Police; the Crown Law Office; Legal Services Agency; the New Zealand Law Commission; Office of the Children’s Commissioner; Te Puni Kokiri; Ministry of Pacific Island Affairs; Ministry of Women’s Affairs; Human Rights Commission; Families Commission; Office for Disability Issues; Office of Ethnic Affairs; and the Treasury. The Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet was informed. Conclusions and recommendations Please refer to the A...

10. Dooney v Accident Compensation Corporation (Personal Injury) [2022] NZACC 237 [pdf, 253 KB]

    ...section 20(2)(e) to (h)). Section 25(1)(a)(i) provides that “accident” means a specific event or a series of events, other than a gradual process, that involves the application of a force (including gravity), or resistance, external to the human body. Section 25(3) notes that the fact that a person has suffered a personal injury is not of itself to be construed as an indication or presumption that it was caused by an accident. [43] In Johnston,1 France J stated: [11] It is co...