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1. McLachlan v Accident Compensation Corporation (Personal Injury) [2023] NZACC 52 [pdf, 212 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. [29] In Johnston,1 France J stated: [11] It is co...

2. [2024] NZEnvC 052 Lakeside Developments 2017 Limited v Waikato District Council [pdf, 368 KB]

   ...trains shall not be exceeded based on the procedures specified in the Norwegian Standard NS 8176E: 2nd edition September 2005 Vibration and Shock Measurement of Vibration in Buildings from Land Based Transport and Guidance to Evaluation of its Effects on Human Beings. Receiving Environment Maximum weighted velocity, Vw95 which will mitigate vibration impacts; (iii) Any characteristics of the proposed use which make compliance with the standard unnecessary; (iv) A reverse sensitivity...

3. McLeary v ACC (Personal injury) [2024] NZACC 74 [pdf, 228 KB]

   ...specific event or a series of events, other than a gradual process, that involves the application 1 Atapattu-Weerasinghe v Accident Compensation Corporation [2017] NZHC 142. 10 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. [41] In Johnston,2 France J stated: [11] It...

4. Henderson v Accident Compensation Corporation (Personal Injury) [2022] NZACC 216 [pdf, 205 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. [58] In Ambros,3 the Court of Appeal stated: [...

5. [2024] NZLCDT 45 Auckland Standards Committee 1 v Jindal (24 December 2024) [pdf, 197 KB]

   ...regulated services”. We reviewed the Authorities in the U decision as follows: [35] It is well established that Parliament has set a deliberately higher threshold for conduct in a personal capacity to be considered misconduct. This recognises human frailties and the range of conduct which might fall for consideration. It would be unduly oppressive for a lawyer in his or her personal life to have to maintain the sort of standards that are, at all times, expected of him or her when ac...

6. Payne v Accident Compensation Corporation (Personal Injury) [2024] NZACC 105 [pdf, 216 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 “...

7. Modifying-the-Sentencing-Reinstating-Three-Strikes-Amendment-Bill_FINAL.pdf [pdf, 876 KB]

   ...exacerbate the disproportionate impacts on Māori, young people, and disabled people. 45 The proposals to toughen the three strikes regime, however, will also help support Māori victims, who are disproportionately represented as victims of crime. Human Rights 46 The proposals in this paper may affect the Bill’s consistency with NZBORA, given the qualifying sentence requirement and lack of retrospective elements were cited in the previous Crown Law vet which considered the Bill a...

8. Tranche 3 of Cabinet and Ministerial advice on changes to clubs and ranges regulations [pdf, 1.3 MB]

   ...approvals were sought [SOU-24-MIN-0090 refers]. Compliance 11 This Bill complies with the following: 11.1 the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi; 11.2 the rights and freedoms contained in the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990 and the Human Rights Act 1993; 11.3 the disclosure statement requirements (the disclosure statement is attached); 11.4 the principles and guidelines set out in the Privacy Act 1993; 11.5 relevant international standards and obligations; and 11.6 th...

9. Glossary

   ...court documents. barrister A lawyer who presents cases in senior courts. beyond reasonable doubt The standard of proof that applies in a criminal case. Bill of Rights The New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990 was enacted to affirm, protect and promote human rights and fundamental freedoms in New Zealand. burden of proof The responsibility to prove a disputed allegation or charge. bylaws Laws made by local councils. Back to top C callover A meeting held by a judge to discuss procedural and ad...

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10. Amendments to Court Rules 2025 [pdf, 522 KB]

    ...F I D E N C E ara1554inu 2025-07-18 14:15:45 COLLINS Cross-Out COLLINS Cross-Out I N C O N F I D E N C E 24.1 the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi; 24.2 the rights and freedoms contained in the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990 or the Human Rights Act 1993; 24.3 the principles and guidelines set out in the Privacy Act 2020; 24.4 relevant international standards and obligations; 24.5 the Legislation Guidelines (2021 edition). Statutory Requirements 25 Section 228 of the D...