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

   ...confirm that he has seen my submissions on his email address that he’s, the same one that he emailed the Court on. Yes or no, Mr NC? MR NC: I’ll wait for instructions from the Judge. THE COURT: Well, Mr NC, have you received the submissions filed by Mr PJ? MR NC: Mr – I have not received those submissions from Mr PJ. Mr PJ, the requirement under the Criminal Disclosure Act – 6 MR PJ: Oh, shut up, shut up. THE COURT: Mr NC – MR NC: – (inaudible 09:27:4...

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

   ...offending against children. 9. Lack of consent and lack of reasonable belief in consent are key elements that must be proved under section 128B, but are not elements that need to be proved under section 132(1). This means that where a charge is filed under section 128B, some children may be questioned about consent in court (such as whether they wanted, asked for, or even enjoyed the sexual activity), which can be extremely harmful and re-traumatising. Section 132(5) guards against tha...

3. [2023] NZEnvC 243 Ngāti Kuku Hapū v Bay of Plenty Regional Council [pdf, 794 KB]

   ...be made to the conditions of consent. The appeal against the duration of consent of 35 years was refused. The Court directed that the amendments be made to the conditions of consent as set out in the decision, with the parties to confer and file a joint memorandum setting out the conditions in their amended form, for confirmation by the Court. The parties’ response On 26 September 2023 the parties filed a joint memorandum advising the Court that they have reached an agreeme...

4. Mollett v Accident Compensation Corporation (Suspension of Weekly Entitlement and Delay) [2023] NZACC 112 [pdf, 263 KB]

   ...decision on entitlement to weekly compensation. Ms Koloni stated that “we believed the Corporation are not satisfied with an earlier decision of 23.06.20, following further medical evidence”. [38] Also on 23 April 2021, Ms Koloni, for Ms Mollet, filed applications for review on the basis that the Corporation had not made decisions on cover for: (1) an L5/S1 lumbar injury as diagnosed by Dr Armstrong following an MRI; and (2) an L4/5 lumbar injury diagnosed by Mr Gordon followin...

5. JD v Accident Compensation Corporation (Mental Injury) [2023] NZACC 87 [pdf, 266 KB]

   ...30 March 2018, the appellant was cleaning a deck, slipped on the wet deck and fell onto her left leg and back, and bumped her head on the step. Two days later, she hit her head on the ‘fridge. [10] On 6 April 2018, an ACC injury claim form was filed by Dr Jonathon MacColl, GP, for the appellant’s injuries suffered in the above accident. The injuries were listed as concussion, contusion of the left knee and lower leg, and contusion of the right elbow or forearm, suffered in the...

6. MacDonald v Accident Compensation Corporation (Personal Injury/Costs on Review) [2023] NZACC 175 [pdf, 339 KB]

   ...Tauranga and Waikato DHB’s (as it was clear ACC had not sought this information prior to making their decisions). [97] For the hearing of these appeals Ms Koloni has placed before the Court a number of documents omitted from the Bundle of Documents filed on behalf of ACC. [98] In particular there are medical records of various consultations by the appellant, particularly but not exclusively with his GP, from May to August 2020. I have found these documents, provided by Ms Kolon...

7. Dempster v Accident Compensation Corporation (Treatment Injury) [2025] NZACC 39 (4 March 2025) [pdf, 206 KB]

   ...myopic. I have asked her Optometrist to try a monovision picture with a contact lens beforehand. I am hoping we can come up with a solution for Vicki that she can go back to driving and working without issues. [15] On 5 July 2023, Ms Dempster filed a treatment injury claim with the Corporation. She described the issue as being a “failure to treat”, because the cataract surgery resulted in worse vision for driving and loss of reading vision. 5 [16] On 15 August 2023, Dr Ri...

8. 2025 NZSSAA 01 [pdf, 338 KB]

   ...allow the appellant the costs of bringing all or part of the appeal when an appeal is allowed, either in whole or in part, or if the matter is referred back to the Ministry.42 93. Unless costs are resolved by agreement: (a) Ms XXXX is to file information on any costs incurred in bringing this appeal within 15 working days of the date of this decision. (b) The Ministry is to provide any response within ten working days of receipt of any cost information filed for Ms XXX...

9. [2024] NZEnvC 148 Marlborough District Council v Gifford [pdf, 352 KB]

   ...Council now accepts that no further work is required in respect of Orders B12 and B13. [15] The Council now seeks to recover the costs of complying with Orders B3, B12 and B13 on behalf of the respondents under s 315(2)(c) RMA.8 [16] Evidence was filed on the Council’s behalf and from Mr Gifford on behalf of the respondents.9 Relevant Statutory Provisions [17] Section 315 provides as follows: 315 Compliance with enforcement order … (2) If a person against whom an enforcemen...

10. OIA-119571.pdf [pdf, 1.5 MB]

    ...info@ombudsman.parliament.nz or by phone on 0800 802 602. Nāku noa, nā Alida Mercuri General Manager, Criminal Justice Policy Crimes Amendment Bill Hon Andrew Little, Minister of Justice Crimes Amendment Bill Date 1 February 2018 File reference CLW-13 Action Sought Timeframe Your direction on the scope of a Crimes Amendment Bill. 19 February 2018 Contacts for telephone discussion (if required) Name Position Telephone 1st contact (work) (a/h) Stuart McGi...