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1. Ferguson v Accident Compensation Corporation (Work-related gradual process injury) [2024] NZACC 167 (22 October 2024) [pdf, 295 KB]

   ...has been lodged against this decision. [33] On 5 October 2023, a Notice of Appeal was lodged against the decision of the Reviewer dated 23 August 2021 relating to Mr Ferguson’s claim for WRGPI. The Court granted leave for the appeal to be filed late. [34] On 20 March 2024, Dr Newburn produced a new report in which he reiterated that the use of a rachet predominantly does not involve high force. He confirmed that Mr Ferguson’s work tasks did not have a particular characteristi...

2. O’Rourke v Accident Compensation Corporation [2024] NZACC 166 (22 October 2024) [pdf, 279 KB]

   ...Would like to have the ACC going for some optional future treatment if her health situation deteriorates .. Plan – Arranged ACC claim. Lengthy talk about my scepticism about the Naproxen being the cause of all her symptoms. She does not want to file a complaint against the practise since she is under the impression OM and SV tried their best to help her out. [7] Dr Buisman filled out a treatment injury claim with the Corporation on behalf of Ms O’Rourke. The diagnosis was “...

3. Waitangi Tribunal - Part 5 Te Urewera [pdf, 2.1 MB]

   ...the UDNR and include Lake Waikaremoana inside the reserve . 1913 : In response to Puketapu’s petition, the native Affairs Committee reported that Maori had not exhausted their legal remedy . Rawaho Winitana, Mei Erueti, and Matamua Whakamoe then filed a claim with the native Land Court for ownership of Lake Waikaremoana . 1914 : ngati Kahungunu leaders filed a claim with the native Land Court for ownership of Lake Waikaremoana . 1915 : Maori applicants obtained a plan of the lake...

4. 2017 Ministry of Justice Annual Report [pdf, 3.7 MB]

   ...• increasing the monetary threshold of the District Court from $200,000 to $350,000, allowing it to hear higher value civil disputes • allowing courts and tribunals to adopt modern practices, such as digital documents and electronic case files. • increasing the transparency of courts (for example, judges will be required to publish information about reserved judgments) • new measures to deal with meritless proceedings by giving judges more options to limit or prevent peop...

5. Gardiner v Gorringe (2011) 25 Waikato Maniapoto MB 83 (25 WMN 83) [pdf, 293 KB]

   ...Following the hearing further evidence in the form of affidavits and answers to interrogatories was supplied to the Court by the soil scientists. The final evidence was received on or about 11 August 2010. [26] Closing submissions were then filed by the parties. The final set of submissions were filed on or about 4 October 2010. First Cause of Action: Breach of Contract – Clause 10 of the Lease – s 18(1)(d) of TTWMA [27] Clause 10 of the lease reads as follows: 10. RE-E...

6. [2015] NZEmpC 58 Hoff v The Wood Lifecare (2007) Limited Industries [pdf, 177 KB]

   ...lateness, inadequate work performance, verbal abuse, etc shall be dealt with in accordance with the following warning system: (i) The employee may be given an oral warning which will be recorded in writing and placed on the employee's file; or (ii) The employee may be given a written warning which will be placed on the employee's file; or … Disciplinary process [19] After Ms Berryman interviewed Mrs Hoff on 27 April 2011 she telephoned Ms Williams, the...

7. [2016] NZEmpC 172 Twentyman v The Warehouse Ltd [pdf, 234 KB]

   ...challenge was confined to her alleged personal grievance for unjustified disadvantage in her employment. Initially, the remedies claimed by Ms Twentyman were inadequately articulated in her pleadings. Following a direction by the Court, she filed a memorandum stating the monetary remedies being claimed as follows: a) For the period from 5 April 2012 to 13 July 2012 the difference between what she received of $3,956.32 (net) and what she said she should have received of $8,380...

8. [2017] NZEnvC 175 NZ Building Projects Limited v Auckland Council [pdf, 7.8 MB]

   ...their August 2016 meeting , AC Application for declaration. Affidavit of Mr Mahabir in support of applications for declarations, dated 2 May 2017, Exhibit A. Exhibit T JK8 produced by consent through counsel on 28 September 2017. Exhibit TJK9 filed under cover of a memorandum of counsel for AC, dated 2 October 2017. The memorandum and Exhibit T JK9 were filed by direction of the court during the hearing: Transcript , p 73, 11 -5. Transcript, p 5, I 1 g, 20. Affidavit of Mr Mahabir i...

9. Butler v NF Fraser Co Limited - Mangawhaiti 3B1 and Takahiwai 3 A2 [2013] Chief Judge's MB 59 (2013 CJ 59) [pdf, 1.9 MB]

   ...January 2013 DECISION OF CHIEF JUDGE W W ISAAC B NMcGregor, Webb Ross Lawyers, Private Bag 9012, Whangarei W W Peters, Wayne W Peters & Associates, DX AP24627, Whangarei 2013 Chief Judge's MB 60 Introduction [1] This application filed by Leigh Butler pursuant to section 45 of Te Ture Whenua Maori Act 1993 seeks to cancel a roadway order dated 22 December 1992 at 74 Whangarei MB 39 (the "1992 Roadway Order"). The 1992 Roadway Order was issued pursuant to s 4...

10. Morehu v Māori Trustee - Tokerau A14B2 (2007) 313 Rotorua MB 256 (313 ROT 256) [pdf, 6.7 MB]

    ...adjoining blocks Incorporated for 15 years from I May 1999. In addition, a Nga Whenua Rahui covenant was entered into between the Maori Trustee and the Crown for an area of approximately 265 hectares. pJ'oceduJ'al histol), [12] The Court file discloses that earlier proceedings were commenced by application dated 9 October 1993 and 13 January 2005, recorded as A20030005959, and A20040006131. However, by consent the first application was dismissed and substituted by the se...