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1. B Ltd v C Ltd & others [2024] NZDT 99 (21 February 2024) [pdf, 213 KB]

   ...all legislation that the term “person” includes incorporated and unincorporated bodies. Because the definition is inclusive, the term “person” in legislation will also retain its natural meaning, which is that a person is “…an individual human being: a man, woman or child…”1. For these reasons I am satisfied that XD and LD have been properly joined as parties in this claim. Did C Ltd breach the agreement for sale and purchase and if so what damages are payable? 9. I f...

2. LCRO 107/2023 NC v PJ (30 November 2023) [pdf, 209 KB]

   ...extreme bias against me – Q. I (inaudible 09:24:20) – A. – because you have stood there and basically passively, passively approved people assaulting me. MR PJ: (inaudible 09:24:26) MR NC: That is not a reasonable behaviour from any human being, and it is certainly not a reasonable behaviour from a judge of the District Court. I don’t think that you are in a position to sit in judgement over me because of your extreme (inaudible 09:24:42) biases that you have already sh...

3. Sexual-Violence-Bill-and-Govt-Response_FINAL.pdf [pdf, 1.7 MB]

   ...the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990? The Crown Law Office has provided advice to the Attorney-General. This advice will be available on the Ministry's website at https://www.justice.govt.nz/ justice-sector- policy/constitutional-issues-and-human-rights/bill-of-rights-compliance-reports/. Offences, penalties and court jurisdictions 3.4. Does this Bill create, amend, or remove: (a) offences or penalties (including infringement offences or YES penalties and civil pecuniary penalt...

4. [2023] NZEnvC 162 Allison v Clutha District Council [pdf, 2.7 MB]

   ...preparation work must comply with the limits recommended in and shall be measured and assessed in accordance with New Zealand Standard NZS 6803:1999 Acoustics - Construction Noise. 20. If the consent holder: 8 (a) discovers koiwi tangata (human skeletal remains), waahi taoka (resources of importance), waahi tapu (places or features of special significance) or other Māori artefact material, the consent holder must without delay: (i) notify the Consent Authority, Tangata whe...

5. Legal aid grants June 2023 [xlsx, 83 KB]

   ...This includes debt recovery, breaches of contract, defamation, and bankruptcy proceedings. It also includes proceedings before tribunals or specialist courts such as the: • Employment Relations Authority • Employment Court • Environment Court • Human Rights Tribunal • Legal Aid Tribunal • Māori Land Court • Immigration & Protection Tribunal • Social Security Appeal Authority • Taxation Review Tribunal • Tenancy Tribunal • Waitangi Tribunal. Civil legal aid is not avai...

6. Cockburn v Accident Compensation Corporation (Personal Injury) [2023] NZACC 93 [pdf, 240 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. [48] Section 67 of the Act provides: A claimant...

7. Jukes v Accident Compensation Corporation (Personal Injury) [2024] NZACC 175 (4 November 2024) [pdf, 258 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. [41] In Johnston,1 France J stated: [11] It is c...

8. Legal aid grants jun2024 [xlsx, 84 KB]

   ...This includes debt recovery, breaches of contract, defamation, and bankruptcy proceedings. It also includes proceedings before tribunals or specialist courts such as the: • Employment Relations Authority • Employment Court • Environment Court • Human Rights Tribunal • Legal Aid Tribunal • Māori Land Court • Immigration & Protection Tribunal • Social Security Appeal Authority • Taxation Review Tribunal • Tenancy Tribunal • Waitangi Tribunal. Civil legal aid is not avai...

9. IPT Annual Report 2024 [pdf, 484 KB]

   ...immigration policy decisions which changed temporary visa requirements from certain countries, resulting in a sudden influx of visitors to New Zealand many of whom, once onshore, have lodged claims and applications which have led to increases in residence, humanitarian and refugee and protected person appeals. 3. During the 2023–2024 court year, membership of the Tribunal was boosted by the appointment of three new members, who have put their shoulders to the wheel. Because they joi...

10. West v Accident Compensation Corporation (Vocational independence) [2024] NZACC 138 [pdf, 265 KB]

    ...overhead. He also thought driving was inappropriate, and that Ms West needed a role that provided opportunities for flexibility of movement. He concluded that Ms West had the capacity to undertake the roles of: Accounts Clerk; Payroll Clerk; 12 Human Resources Clerk; Stock Clerk; Receptionist General; Office Cashier; and Customer Services Representative. [63] On 22 March 2023, Dr Pett completed a vocational independence assessment general practitioner questionnaire, in which...