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1. Lisale v Accident Compensation Corporation (Leave to appeal) [2022] NZACC 228 [pdf, 205 KB]

   ...Corporation granted cover for a sprain or partial tear of the right knee and lateral collateral ligament. From 30 July 2019, he was paid weekly compensation, at the rate of $273.59 per week. [13] On 25 July 2019, a late review application was filed by Mr Hinchcliff, against the Corporation’s 18 March 2019 decision. On 1 August 2019, Simon Bates, the Corporation’s Technical Advisor, noted no medical certificate had been provided beyond 23 February 2019; and the Corporation need...

2. [2022] NZEnvC 176 Vortac New Zealand Limited v Western Bay of Plenty District Council [pdf, 317 KB]

   ...September 2022 Date of Issue: 27 September 2022 DECISION OF THE ENVIRONMENT COURT A: The application by Vortac New Zealand Limited to cancel or vary Zealand Ltd [2020] NZDC 1431 is dismissed. 2 B: Any application for costs should be filed and served within 15 working days. Any response to such an application should be filed and served within a further 10 working days. REASONS Introduction [1] This is the second decision on the application by Vortac New Z...

3. [2022] NZACC 84 – Olliver v ACC (10 May 2022) [pdf, 200 KB]

   ...cord is immobile and it is most likely that his swallowing is affected by the condition of his oropharynx as a result of recent surgery, chemoradiation therapy and signification scar tissue. [25] On 15 February 2020, an ACC injury claim form was filed for an injury to the nerve during surgery, and post-operative pain. The claim form referred to an accident date of 23 May 2019, and noted that there were multiple complications following an operation to treat tongue cancer. [26] On 2...

4. [2023] NZEmpC 198 Carrington Resort Jade LP v Knight [pdf, 251 KB]

   ...Authority’s determinations. It has elected to challenge the whole of each determination seeking to set them aside. While the statement of claim pleaded that it was accompanied by an affidavit providing background and other relevant facts, none was filed.3 This application [5] A brief review of the undisputed facts is necessary to place into context the application for disclosure which needs to be resolved. [6] On 24 October 2020, Ms Knight was employed by Carrington as a w...

5. [2023] NZIACDT 28 – YI v MM (8 November 2023) [pdf, 161 KB]

   ...entered into a service agreement. The adviser would prepare and lodge a partnership resident visa application. The fee was $5,500. [9] The complainant appears to have paid a total of $5,175 between 20 January and 22 February 2023. Adviser files residence application [10] A resident visa application was prepared by the adviser and filed with Immigration NZ on about 20 February 2023. [11] A visa officer rang the complainant on 12 May 2023 to discuss the withdrawal of the pre...

6. [2023] NZREADT 24 - CAC 2103 v Lieven (21 August 2023) [pdf, 242 KB]

   ...sufficient notice to the profession of Ms Lieven’s behaviour and the conduct and circumstances do not warrant a censure. [43] With regard to further training, Mr Hayes queried what training would assist. He submitted that as an appeal has been filed, the High Court will supply sufficient training 7 Real Estate Agents Authority (CAC 10054) v Subritzky [2012] NZREADT 20. 8 Re Complaint No C26114 (6 June 2019). 9 Re Complaint No C20552 (2 May 2018). 10 Re Complaint No C20552 (31 Au...

7. X Ltd v U Ltd [2023] NZDT 335 (1 March 2023) [pdf, 242 KB]

   ...of the Disputes Tribunal hearing there is no jurisdiction for the District Court to reach a finding different to that of the Referee. A Notice of Appeal may be obtained from the Ministry of Justice, Disputes Tribunal website. The Notice must be filed at the District Court of which the Tribunal that made the decision is a division, within 28 days of the decision having been made. There is a $200 filing fee for an appeal. You can only appeal outside of 28 days if you have been granted an...

8. Andrews v Accident Compensation Corporation (Leave to appeal to the High Court) [2025] NZACC 45 (10 March 2025) [pdf, 231 KB]

   ...Orthopaedic Surgeon. [14] In July and August 2020, Mr Poon reported, noting the SLAP tear and recommending a steroid injection before considering surgery. [15] Meanwhile, Mr Andrews sought advice from Mr Boyle, Orthopaedic Surgeon. Mr Boyle filed an assessment report and treatment plan (ARTP) requesting surgery funding in January 2021. The ARTP referenced the March 2005 accident. [16] The surgery requested was considered by Dr Fong, Principal Clinical Advisor. On 4 February 2021...

9. [2024] NZEnvC 273 Department of Corrections v New Plymouth District Council [pdf, 455 KB]

   ...[1] Ara Poutama Aotearoa – Department of Corrections (APA-DOC) appealed against parts of the decision by New Plymouth District Council (the Council) on the Proposed New Plymouth District Plan – Decisions Version (PDP-DV). [2] The parties filed a draft consent order and joint memorandum in support of proposed amendments to the plan dated 10 April 2024. One of the agreed amendments cannot be made without recourse to s 293 of the RMA. This decision addresses the appropriateness o...

10. Karauti – Succession to George or Hori Kiwa Tukuai (2000) 116 Otorohanga MB 81 (116 OT 81) [pdf, 777 KB]

    ...whakapapa evidence which had been presented. Mr O'Shea responded by producing a statement from Maki Ratahi or Matika made before a Justice of the Peace asserting that she was a step-sister to Te Paapi - same mother, different fathers. Ms Clark then filed a further memorandum claiming that the declarant was not impartial, that the evidence should have been given earlier, that delay prejudiced the applicant, and that the applicant had approached Maki Matika who had refused to assist h...