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1. Thomas v Accident Compensation Corporation (Suspension of Entitlements) [2024] NZACC 107 (26 June 2024) [pdf, 248 KB]

   ...the same reason. WellNZ declined cover for a back contusion on the basis that there was no evidence of a new back injury, and a pre-existing degenerative condition was the more likely source of symptoms from the time of the accident. Ms Thomas filed a review application. [23] On 22 June 2023, Dr Tipu Aamir, Pain Specialist, provided a report as part of Ms Thomas’ pain management programme. He diagnosed chronic right knee pain and chronic left-sided post-traumatic lumbar back...

2. LCRO 32/2022 QP v ZH (28 March 2023) [pdf, 209 KB]

   ...that this in itself provided authority for the payments to be made. [52] This submission is founded on guideline 6.2 of the Lawyers Trust Account Guidelines. However, the Guideline goes on to say: Preferably, you should obtain and hold on file written authority from the client for any payment or series of payments. In the circumstances which are present here, I consider that it would have been more than preferable to obtain written authority. [53] Mr ZH submits that to hold th...

3. [2024] NZEnvC 093 Ocean Dynamics Limited v Tauranga City Council [pdf, 349 KB]

   ...existing building at 105 Birch Avenue, Tauranga (the Site) and to operate a basketball facility there. Background [2] On 31 May 2023 an Independent Commissioner acting on behalf of the Council granted TMH’s application for consent. Ocean Dynamics filed a notice of appeal on 26 June 2023 seeking rescission of the consent principally on the grounds that its fibreglass production business nearby could be the subject of complaints about odour and about issues of parking and traffic...

4. Bravenec v Accident Compensation Corporation (Cover Issues) [2023] NZACC 77 [pdf, 191 KB]

   ...from the pre-existing degenerative changes to his hip and not from the accident of 24 March 2020. [65] Therefore, in accordance with McDonald, I must dismiss this appeal. [66] Costs are reserved. Any memoranda in respect thereof are to be filed within one month. CJ McGuire District Court Judge Solicitors: Shine Lawyers NZ Limited, Christchurch

5. Quinney v Accident Compensation Corporation (Causation) [2023] NZACC 102 [pdf, 278 KB]

   ...bruised. [53] Her GP Dr Stride noted at the consultation that she was “tender across the R lower lumbar/sacral ligs with full good ROM in all planes”. Some bruising R ant lower leg. [54] It seems that the appellant who presents from the file as a person who “got on with the job”, did just that, after her accident. It seems plain however that her fall was a significant one and the skeletal details recorded at her first appointment do not present anything like an adequat...

6. [2024] NZEnvC 201 Li v Auckland Council [pdf, 584 KB]

   ...2007 and the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015), regulations, relevant Bylaws, and rules of law. This consent does not constitute building consent approval. Please check whether a building consent is required under the Building Act 2004. file://///aklc.govt.nz/Shared/COO/Resource%20Consents/Projects%20Practice%20and%20Resolutions/Practice%20and%20Training%20Team/Team%20Member%20Folders/Aidan%20KM/Templates/www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz http://www.mfe.govt.nz/

7. Wilton TRI-2021-100-002 Procedural Order 26 [pdf, 182 KB]

   ...respondent were without substantial merit. [7] The sixth respondent submits that the fourth respondent had the onus of proving its claim against the sixth respondent and ought to have discontinued the claim by early March 2023 when it was due to file and serve its evidence. The sixth respondent says that from 14 October 2022, the fourth respondent had sufficient information to determine the merits of its claim against the sixth respondent. In particular, the sixth respondent say...

8. OIA-Adoption Law Reform [pdf, 1019 KB]

   ...Kunowski General Manager, Courts and Justice Services Policy Associate Minister of Justice, Hon Nicole McKee Cc Minister of Justice, Hon Paul Goldsmith Adoption law reform: Background information and work to date Date 27 March 2024 File reference Action sought Timeframe Note the contents of this briefing. At your convenience Share this briefing with the Minister of Immigration, the Minister of Internal Affairs, and the Minister for Children. At your convenience...

9. 10.8 In Court Media Guidelines 2016

   ...by the Judge or the Media and Courts Committee. 6. Making an application Any person who wishes to cover a trial must apply to the court where the trial is to take place in the prescribed form (see Media Information). Any such application should be filed with the registrar of the court at least 10 working days before the trial is due to start, except in relation to a first appearance in a criminal matter. Any application, except one in relation to a first appearance in a criminal matter, lodg...

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10. Auckland Standards Committee v Korver [2011] NZLCDT 22 [pdf, 146 KB]

    ...Tribunal granted leave and allowed the application. [5] As a consequence, Mr Korver faced two charges that he had been negligent or incompetent to such a degree as to reflect on his fitness to practise. Mr Korver pleaded guilty to both charges, and filed an admission dated 26 August 2011. Background [6] The agreed facts in support of the first charge related to Mr Korver failing in his professional obligations to a client, Ms S Fa’asolo, regarding the sale of her home. H...