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1. Matenga v Accident Compensation Corporation (Weekly compensation) [2024] NZACC 140 [pdf, 205 KB]

   ...decision of 8 September 2017, refusing to provide further entitlements, on the basis that his back symptoms stemmed from degenerative spinal changes. The Corporation will pay weekly compensation for the period of medical certification already on file, until 19 September 2017. The Corporation will also reinstate entitlement to rehabilitation/treatment on an ongoing basis, for the covered lumbar sprain. Should the appellant wish to seek weekly compensation beyond 19 September 2017...

2. Submissions summary: Independent Panel examining the 2014 family justice reforms (second consultation round) [pdf, 2.1 MB]

   ...submissions received across both rounds of consultation have helped inform the Panel’s recommendations to the Minister of Justice. The Panel’s final report, Te Korowai Ture-ā Whānau, was submitted to the Minister of Justice in May 2019. Profile of submissions The Panel received 138 submissions. Most were received by email or through the online submission form. Each meeting the Panel held was counted as one submission, regardless of the number of attendees. Submission for...

3. Justice: our people, our communities [pdf, 6.2 MB]

   Justice: our people, our communities http://justice.govt.nz/ MINISTER OF JUSTICE AND COURTS Amy Adams A message from our minister We’ve been challenging ourselves to think differently about how we tackle some of the complex issues facing our justice system, and I’m proud of what the Ministry of Justice and the Government has achieved to date. The initiatives in this booklet provide evidence of the breadth of fresh thinking and talented people working across the justice secto

4. [2007] NZEmpC CC 5/07 Reynolds v Burgess [pdf, 116 KB]

   ...Ms Reynolds challenged the whole of the Authority’s determination. At her election, the matter proceeded by way of a hearing de novo. [6] These proceedings have had a long and difficult history before the Court. The statement of claim was filed in November 2004 but the substantive hearing was not conducted until June 2006. What occurred in the interim and gave rise to such delay is set out in my interlocutory judgment dated 10 May 2006 (CC 5/06). [7] At the substantive hear...

5. [2015] NZEmpC 89 Ngawharau v The Porirua Whanau Centre Trust [pdf, 251 KB]

   ...the Trust decided that he had abandoned his employment. His claim, therefore, failed. [3] Mr Ngawharau challenged the whole of the Authority's determination seeking a complete rehearing of the entire matter. The initial statement of claim filed by an advocate on behalf of the plaintiff (not Mr Paradza) was defective. On 8 July 2014, the Court issued a minute requiring an amended statement of claim to be filed by 5 August 2014. On 5 August 2014, the plaintiff's advocate...

6. Mason - Te Konoti B3SB (2015) 104 Taitokerau MB 249 (104 TTK 249) [pdf, 356 KB]

   ...blocks have used the right of way for access for 100 years. In essence, the applications seek to formalise the practical situation on the ground. [3] The applications are under s 322 of Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 (“the Act”) and have been filed by owners of general land titles. [4] First, Robyn Stone-Mason (with the co-executor of her late husband’s estate) owns Konoti B No 1 South East B No 2E Block (“B1 SE B2E”), and her co-applicant, Theresa Mason, owns Lot 1 DP...

7. [2014] NZEmpC 54 Hamon v Coromandel Independent Living Trust [pdf, 177 KB]

   ...of her fixed term employment, compensation and a penalty. In a determination dated 10 March 2009 1 the Authority dismissed her claims. It awarded costs against her in a further determination dated 4 August 2009. 2 [3] Ms Hamon has filed challenges de novo against both determinations. While wages and compensation are still sought, no penalty is now claimed. Pleadings [4] The pleadings are contained in an amended statement of claim filed on 31 August 2009 and a stat...

8. Trustees of the Horina Nepia and Te Hiwi Piahana Whanau Trust v Ngati Tukorehe Tribal Committee & Tahamata Incorporation (2014) 314 Aotea MB 159 (314 AOT 159) [pdf, 231 KB]

   ...to his sister Olive Lawton and a further gift of 7,000 shares to his brother John Te Hiwi. 1 The residue of the estate would also go to John Te Hiwi. [3] On 17 November 2011 the trustees of the Horiana Nepia and Te Hiwi Piahana Whānau Trust filed two applications. The first per s 19 of Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 (“the Act”) was for an interim injunction, ex parte, preventing NTTC from exercising any rights over the 3,781.28 shares. [4] The second application seeks an...

9. Roos v Wang [2010] NZWHT Auckland 10 [pdf, 288 KB]

   ...any errors in the assessment. The Roos, acting in reliance on the report, settled the agreement for sale and purchase and took possession of their new home. [3] In 2005-2006 the Roos discovered that their house was leaking. A claim was filed with WHRS and the assessor’s report concluded that the house had major weathertight defects requiring significant repairs. The house has since been repaired by way of a full reclad. [4] In these proceedings, the Roos seek to...

10. Edwards – Whakatōhea (2018) 183 Waiariki MB 169-194 (183 WAR 169) [pdf, 534 KB]

    ...changes in circumstances in terms of the representation of Whakatōhea hapū which render the 1994 order of no continuing relevance. In those circumstances, the 1994 order should be discharged. Procedural history [3] The application for review was filed by Ariana Edwards on 12 December 2017 pursuant to s 30I of the Act. Chief Judge Isaac issued a minute dated 17 January 2018 confirming that he was satisfied that a review was necessary and allocating the application to Judge Coxh...