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1. LCRO 104/2017 CH v SL (16 December 2019) [pdf, 167 KB]

   ...SL to make a finding against her. (c) On balance, her conduct did not fall short of the standard of competence and diligence that a member of the public is entitled to expect of a reasonably competent lawyer. Application for review [35] CH filed an application for review on 1 June 2017. The outcome sought is that: (a) Ms SL be reprimanded for failing to obtain adequate medical evidence; (b) Ms SL pay compensation for CH’s Family Court hearing costs; (c) Ms SL undergo superv...

2. Director of Human Rights Proceedings v Katui Early Childhood Learning Centre Ltd [2019] NZHRRT 55 [pdf, 193 KB]

   ...had been investigated under Principle 11 and that the Commissioner’s opinion was that there was a breach of Principle 11 and an interference with Ms Gin-Cowan’s privacy. [16] On 5 October 2016, the Director of Human Rights Proceedings (DoHRP) filed proceedings in the Tribunal under the Privacy Act. The proceedings were brought pursuant to s 82(2) of the Privacy Act. Legal issues [17] As noted earlier, it is necessary to determine whether there has been an interference with Ms...

3. Matiu - Toetoe No 6 [2018] Chief Judge's MB 739 [pdf, 436 KB]

   ...Registrar’s Preliminary Report and Recommendation dated 5 September 2018 sets out the background to the application. The report is reproduced in full as follows: PRELIMINARY REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION Introduction 1. This application has been filed by Tangi Matiu (the applicant) and seeks to cancel the combined partition orders made on 22 November 1971 at 47 Whangarei MB 193-194 in relation to Toetoe 1C2B2E and Rewarewa C blocks, and the recommendation to set aside Toeto...

4. LCRO 224/2018 (31 October 2019) [pdf, 194 KB]

   ...delay” could be attributed to Mr UD. This was because he was “awaiting the outcome” of Mr TA’s complaint to the Law Society about Mr SM, and Mr TA had not provided information requested by Mr UD promptly. Application for review [25] Mr TA filed an application for review on 3 December 2018. He asks for “focus on the three month delay” he says it took Mr UD to inform him [Mr UD] “was no longer able to represent” Mr TA. Not, as he contends the Committee did, “on aspe...

5. [2022] NZACC 96 – McGregor v ACC (19 May 2022) [pdf, 395 KB]

   ...the workplace with ACC. ACR 272/20 [42] She said that although she continued to work for ACC and that this was often used as “proof” that she was capable of working full time, everything had changed. Prior to her injury, she had 160 files and this dropped to 60 and she was not managing. She said she went from “exceptional” in her performance reviews to “failing” even with less files. She said: I was not fulfilling my role as case manager at ACC by any means and...

6. [2021] NZACC 177 – Williams v ACC (5 November 2021) [pdf, 454 KB]

   ...pathology to account for the apparent radicular symptoms in his left leg; there are only mild degenerative changes present”. Dr Matthews states that the MRI shows the spinal cord remains well intact. [24] On 11 January 2019, GP Dr Li, filed a treatment injury claim. This injury subject to the claim was “C5/6 cord oedema” and listed the signs and symptoms of this injury as “left leg paraesthesia and weakness. The treatment recorded as having caused the injury was...

7. [2024] NZIACDT 07 – MM v Ma (30 January 2024) [pdf, 203 KB]

   ...an hourly rate of NZD 85. The estimated fee for extra work was NZD 488.75 (incl. GST), based on an estimate of five hours. If extra work was required, the complainant would be advised and his approval sought. [13] On 8 November 2022, Ms Ma filed a work visa application under the accredited employer scheme. It was approved by Immigration New Zealand (Immigration NZ) on 26 November. The visa required the complainant to work as a construction worker for the employer and would exp...

8. Vine v Accident Compensation Corporation (Impairment Assessment) [2024] NZACC 007 [pdf, 303 KB]

   ...minute from the Reviewer dated 13 April 2022 recorded that he had not been provided with a copy of Dr Walker's peer review report dated 1 October 2021.4 The 4 A copy of this relevant document was also omitted from the Bundle of Documents filed in this appeal. A copy was annexed to the Corporation’s supplementary appeal submissions dated 15 June 2023. hearing for the review was therefore adjourned part heard, to allow for the parties to make submissions on that peer review...

9. OIA-98262.pdf [pdf, 1.8 MB]

   ...example on electoral reform, does contain elements of discussion and Treaty analysis about the impact of the proposed reform on the expression of democratic rights etc. which may be of interest to you. As agreed, we’ll have a look though our policy files for the last 5 years (i.e. since the 2017 election) to see what we may have on file.” We have identified information relevant to your request that is publicly available. We have also identified seven documents held by the Ministry...

10. Cochrane v Accident Compensation Corporation [2024] NZACC 76 [pdf, 239 KB]

    ...within the clients (sic) demographic in the absence of any known precipitating event/trauma. As such, the CAP prefers the opinion of Mr Dalzell regarding the origins of the L5/S1 disc protrusion, as this is supported by both the clinical evidence on file and current research evidence. [33] In response to a question regarding the role played by disease, gradual process or the ageing process, the CAP stated: The CAP considers the current condition of the L4/5 and L5/S1 levels...