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1. BZ v Accident Compensation Corporation (Mental Injury) [2025] NZACC 065 (22 April 2025) [pdf, 196 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. [35] Section 26(1)(c) of the Act provides that “...

2. 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...

3. 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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4. Auckland Standards Committee 1 v Jindal [2024] NZLCDT 45 (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...

5. Victims of crime in the adult criminal justice system: a stocktake of the literature [pdf, 1.1 MB]

   ...including those laws proscribing criminal abuse of power. This definition applies regardless of whether there has been a criminal conviction, and extends also to secondary victims. It encompasses victims of international crimes such as war, and broader human rights violations. 1.2.1 New Zealand’s definition The New Zealand Victims’ Rights Act 2002 uses a similar definition to the United Nations encompassing both primary and secondary victims. Those defined as victims include: �...

6. ENVC Matiatia applications assess environmental effects 2013 [pdf, 978 KB]

   WAIHEKE MARINAS LTD MATIATIA MARINA Resource Consent Applications Assessment of Environmental Effects March 2013 REPORT QUALITY CONTROL Document Name Matiatia Marina Assessment of Environmental Effects Version Final Rev 2 Amended Date 28 May 2013 Document Reference AA0283 – ASL Matiatia Marina AEE Rev 2 Amended 28-05-13 Authors Title Signature Bevan Hudson Environmental Planner James Hendra Senior Environmental Planner Ma

7. [2015] NZEmpC 6 Edwards v Board of Trustees of Bay of Islands College [pdf, 821 KB]

   ...quantity and the quality of the employer’s investigation and decision-making to be determined, in part, by the resources reasonably available to the employer to do so. That will mean that a large employer with in-house or otherwise available human resources and legal advice may be held to a higher standard than an employer who is the owner/operator of a small business which cannot afford such resources. I will address subsequently this consideration that arises in this case [11...

8. [2022] NZEnvC 051 Perjuli Developments Limited v Waikato District Council [pdf, 14 MB]

   Perjuli Developments Limited v Waikato District Council IN THE ENVIRONMENT COURT AT AUCKLAND I TE KŌTI TAIAO O AOTEAROA KI TĀMAKI MAKAURAU Decision [2022] NZEnvC 051 IN THE MATTER OF the Resource Management Act 1991 AND cancellation of the resource consent under s 132(4) subsection 3 of the Act BETWEEN PERJULI DEVELOPMENTS LIMITED (ENV-2021-AKL-25) Appellant/Consent Holder AND WAIKATO DISTRICT COUNCIL Respondent Court: Judge J A Smith Commissioner S Myers

9. Appendix-19-Conditions-with-Regional-Council-feedback.pdf.pdf [pdf, 1.5 MB]

   ...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...

10. Regulatory Impact Statement 2010 Alcohol Reform [pdf, 918 KB]

    ...Zealand‟s obligations under the General Agreement on Trade in Services and other free trade agreements restrict outlet density controls, except where they can be justified in limited situations, most notably where they are „necessary‟ to protect human health or to maintain public order. Substantial changes in numbers may be needed to alter markedly assaults and related behaviour given very high existing density levels in New Zealand. Community adoption of low level cha...