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1. Lisale v Accident Compensation Corporation (Leave to appeal) [2022] NZACC 228 [pdf, 205 KB]

   ...been properly construed or interpreted and applied to the facts: CIR v Walker.8 • Even if the qualifying criteria are established there remains an extensive discretion in the grant or refusal of leave to ensure proper use of scarce judicial resources. Leave is not to be granted as a matter of course. One factor in the grant of leave is the wider importance of any contended point of law: Jackson and Kenyon.9 Grounds of appeal [40] Mr Hinchcliff submitted the main issue in th...

2. [2021] NZACC 90 - Goh v ACC (24 June 2021) [pdf, 172 KB]

   ...not challenged Judge Sinclair’s finding that the appeal was an abuse of process. Even if the other matters raise a question of law, it is submitted, the appeal would be moot and it cannot be in the public interest to use the Court’s time and resources to hear it. [35] Accordingly, it is submitted that the application for leave to appeal should be dismissed. Applicant’s submissions in reply [36] In reply to ACC’s submissions, Mr Goh repeats her submission that as Judge Sincl...

3. Kirkham v Huata - Lot 2 Deposited Plan 1996 formerly known as Mangaroa 26N2 block (2016) 54 Takitimu MB 104 (54 TKT 104) [pdf, 363 KB]

   ...issues between them. They have also failed to pass on rates notices which has meant the respondents have had to pay penalties. She claimed that the respondents have installed a new well on the land, arranged for electricity and took care of the resource consent and permits, at a cost exceeding $30,000.00. The trustees she submitted had not provided any compensation for these improvements. Further, the rent is too high given the condition of the land and the fact that there is no...

4. Solomon v Otte - Te Awapatiki- B2 & 2B3 (2021) 74 Te Waipounamu MB 125 (74 TWP 125) [pdf, 320 KB]

   ...land is submitted to be problematic as lack of access means that it cannot be effectively utilised. It is further submitted that even if a partition were granted, no evidence has been provided by the applicant as to whether regulatory approval and resource consent for the proposal would be granted. [52] Counsel for the respondent submits that there are alternatives to partition available to the applicant such as an occupation order, a long-term lease, the formation of a Māori reser...

5. IPT Annual Report 2016 [pdf, 867 KB]

   ...decline was the result of a concerted effort to reduce the backlog in this stream. The rise in the percentage of refugee and protection appeals (by 6%) was primarily the result of the decrease in the percentage of residence appeals, and extra resources have been devoted to this stream in the coming year. There was also a rise in the percentage of appeals lodged (by 5%) where deportation liability has been suspended by the Minister. The trend so far is for these appeals to be with...

6. Waitangi Tribunal - issue 52 of Te Manutukutuku [pdf, 348 KB]

   ...Record of Inquiry for Wairarapa 864 John Hata and others (including the Maori Trustee) Moutohora Quarry 865 Richard Murray and others Waihou Railway Land claim 866 Pakariki Harrison Harataunga and Other Lands claim 867 Amy Cooper and another Land and Resources in the Marutuahu tribal region 868 James Taitoko and others Awakino and Other Lands claim 869 John Rameka Alexander and others Inland Kerikeri claim Wai No. Claimant Claim NEW CLAIMS REGISTERED (as at 1 September 2000)...

7. LCRO 179/2019 HL v [Area] Standards Committee (30 April 2020) [pdf, 181 KB]

   ...difficulties with satisfying the Judge’s direction. Firstly, he had insufficient time to both source and brief a suitably qualified expert. Secondly, his ability to do so was constrained by the fact that his client did not have the financial resources to cover the costs that would be incurred. [46] It was this conundrum, in my view, that prompted HL to take the steps which regrettably compromised his role as an advocate, and caused him, even if that was not his intention, to c...

8. [2012] NZEmpC 120 McLeod v National Hearing Care (NZ) Ltd [pdf, 110 KB]

   ...by the Authority confirming that “the Section 88 Notice is clear and unambiguous as to its meaning and application.” In his conclusions under this head, counsel submitted: 21. It is submitted there is no merit in expending considerable resource and time in a challenge to the Authority’s determination which is primarily built around the interpretation of the Section 88 Notice. Response [14] Further submissions were filed in response and in reply. Mr McLeod submitted t...

9. Trends in conviction and sentencing in New Zealand 2011 [pdf, 577 KB]

   ...New Zealand Police began the Policing Excellence programme in 2009. Benefits from the programme will ensure that police are better equipped to deal with changing demands. This means, for example, preventing crime before it happens, putting police resources where and when they are most needed, and responding better to the needs of victims. Police are making greater use of discretion, including pre-charge warnings and written traffic warnings, rather than prosecuting people in court. Fo...

10. Nigel-Hampton-and-Kathryn-Dalziel-Submissions.pdf [pdf, 230 KB]

    ...availability of translations and translators. Issues 48, 49, 50 and 52: Protection of mosques, Islamic centres and institutional bias against Muslims. 56. Full understanding of how threats were assessed whether by lone actors or organisation, and how resources were allocated are crucial in the prevention of further terrorist attacks. This is important not only in how to protect Muslims or understand the institutional bias against Muslims but is also important to understand potentia...