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1. 23 June 2022 JC Panel decision (Suppression) redacted [pdf, 242 KB]

   ...public should not prevent those with a genuine interest in the matter being provided with further information, for example the New Zealand Law Society.16 [52] When considering an application by a member of the media for access to the Panel’s file, we noted that the Complaint had not been formally referred to the Panel at that time and would not be unless the Panel determined it had jurisdiction to proceed.17 [53] That remains the case. Although the Panel requested that Special...

2. FINAL-Summary-of-Consultation-Political-Donations.pdf [pdf, 1.4 MB]

   ...$1,500; 2. Introducing a requirement on political parties to publicly disclose financial statements; 3. Introducing a requirement to publicly report on candidate loans. Additionally, feedback was sought on anonymous donations (Question 3). Profile of submissions The Ministry received 269 public submissions in total, comprised of 262 individual submissions and seven submissions from organisations. The Ministry received written submissions from seven organisations and met with severa...

3. [2022] NZACC 78 – Hookway v ACC (5 May 2022) [pdf, 216 KB]

   ...diagnosis has been confirmed on review of imaging and in particular, MRI scans of the cervical spine arranged by Mr Ratahi, Orthopaedic Surgeon. [28] Dr Ruttenberg noted that there was conflict between what Mr Hookway told him and the evidence on file, regarding whether Mr Hookway had been fit for work when he was certified as such and returned to work in April 2019. Dr Ruttenberg said that he could not comment on the accuracy of these opinions, and that he “could not state with fu...

4. 2022-04-29 ORC PC1 - [2022] NZEnvC 69 - Scope Decision on Landfills [pdf, 335 KB]

   ...an existing resource consent, unless a change in the operation of that landfill meant a relevant permitted activity rule could not be complied with.47 [44] Ms Lee disagrees that the purpose of PC1 is not explicit and refers to the affidavit filed in support of the provisions agreed at mediation, which includes further detail of the intent of PC1. She states that the purpose is to strengthen the management of discharges in order to maintain, as a minimum, water quality in 43 Le...

5. [2021] NZACC 146 – Buis v ACC (28 September 2021) [pdf, 248 KB]

   ...compensation for 17 January 1997 to 20 June 2006. $276.35 is the difference between the recalculated interest total of $118,896.60 and the interest amounts already paid on 18 January 2007 of $109,042.15 and 26 February 2007 of $9,578.12. [14] Mr Buis filed an application to review the respondent’s decision which was dismissed on 10 April 2018. He then appealed that decision to the District Court. District Court Decision [15] For the purposes of this application Mr Buis has repe...

6. [2021 NZACC 178 – Kirdy v ACC (8 November 2021) [pdf, 184 KB]

   ...to get up and said it was very painful but had to carry on playing in a wing position rather than his normal position of prop, so as to make up numbers and not forfeit the game. [47] Two days later, on 25 July 2016, Redwood Physiotherapy filed an ACC injury claim form with the description of injury as follows: In a tackle twisted ankle and kicked on back of ankle. [48] The assessment by the physiotherapist under the heading ‘current history’ includes the following...

7. LCRO 3/2019 YR v OS (20 July 2020) [pdf, 207 KB]

   ...was unavailable and there is no information as to who they met with at Mr OS’s office. BF’s will is witnessed by a solicitor and law clerk and it is assumed that it is these persons whom Mr WL is referring to. [52] However, there are no file notes of the detail of any discussion with BF and AF and it is difficult to accept that any person who they met with at the time would have had any in-depth understanding or knowledge of the detail of the Trust or other facts relating to...

8. [2023] NZEnvC 043 Minister of Conservation v Northland Regional Council [pdf, 419 KB]

   ...control general conditions 4 The parties participated in Court-assisted mediation on the appeals in September 2019 as well as subsequent informal discussions. The parties have reached agreement on the provisions under appeal. 5 This memorandum is filed in support of a draft consent order to resolve the appeals relating to these provisions. 6 The following persons gave notice of their intention to become parties to one or more of the appeals under section 274 of the Act:  Horticulture N...

9. [2023] NZEmpC 94 Soapi v Pick Hawke’s Bay Inc [pdf, 255 KB]

   ...Framework on Labour Migration. (g) Other ILO Guidelines, Conventions and Recommendations about fair recruitment, protection of wages and protection of migrant workers. [61] The Commission accepted that if leave was granted its submissions would be filed in advance of the hearing. [62] NZCTU sought leave to intervene because the litigation involved issues relating to minimum entitlements of importance to unions and employers. [63] The defendant opposed both applications to interv...

10. [2024] NZEnvC 076 McDonnell v Auckland Council [pdf, 316 KB]

    ...ranging. [80] The Application for Declaration (c) is declined. Outcome [81] The appeal is allowed and conditions 8 and 9 are cancelled. [82] The Application for declarations is declined. [83] Costs are reserved. Any application for costs is to be filed within 10 working days; any reply within 10 working days after that. For the court: ______________________________ MJL Dickey Environment Judge 29 Re McKay, at [55].