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1. [2021] NZACC 172 – Shaftyat v ACC (5 November 2021) [pdf, 409 KB]

   ...have been similar, milder episodes in the past. [15] On 26 April 2017, Mr Shaftyat lodged an application for review. [16] On 27 June 2017, AON requested Mr Pai, Orthopaedic Surgeon, to conduct a paper review of the case. Mr Pai reviewed the file and concluded: Mr Shaftyat’s symptoms are consistent with disc degeneration with disc prolapse at L5/S1 level. [17] Mr Shaftyat continued to have pain, and on 26 April 2018, Dr Weeramuni referred him back to Mr Barnes for assess...

2. Webber v Webber - Motungarara A1B and A2 (2023) 468 Aotea MB 90 (469 AOT 90) [pdf, 305 KB]

   ...and Chris Fabish to build a small extension to Rewa’s bach. Work on the extension commenced. The applicant and fellow co-owner in the A1B block, Christian Webber, objected. He took immediate steps to prevent further work on the extension and filed an injunction application to prevent that work from recommencing. I must now decide whether to grant that injunction. Whakarāpopototanga Summary [3] For the reasons to follow, the grounds to grant an injunction are not made out...

3. Julian v Accident Compensation Corporation [2024] NZACC 115 (16 July 2024) [pdf, 272 KB]

   ...compensation for the period of deemed cover. [5] The key question to resolve is whether or not there is sufficient evidence of an injury to the spinal cord suffered as a result of accidents in January 2020. [6] Although the claim was initially filed in relation to an isolated accident on 5 January 2020 when Mr Julian was lifting a mower onto a ute and twisted his back, the Corporation has since considered potential accidents on 5, 6 and 7 January respectively. These accidents

4. [2024] NZREADT 01 - CAC 2106 v Pang (8 January 2024) [pdf, 154 KB]

   ...taken instructions from the daughter and the vendor had not signed the documents, they would not have proceeded. They would have required the vendor to execute the documents, or grant a power of attorney to another person to do so. 5 Charges filed in the Tribunal [20] The Committee laid the charges in the Tribunal on about 22 March 2023. [21] A Response to Charge (19 April 2023) was filed by Mr Pang. He denies charge 1, but he does not respond to the other charges. He says so...

5. [2025] NZEmpC 90 Youtap Ltd v Johnston [pdf, 244 KB]

   ...the personal grievance, and it is just to do so. [65] Section 103B only comes into play, however, where there is an unresolved personal grievance between the employee and their employer before the Authority or Court.22 As Dr Johnston has not filed any claim against YMMA in the Authority, there is no basis for either YMMA or Dr Johnston to apply to join Youtap Ltd as a controlling third party. [66] It is, therefore, premature, and not within the Court’s jurisdiction to conside...

6. Andrews v Accident Compensation Corporation (Weekly Compensation) [2025] NZACC 17 (29 January 2025) [pdf, 208 KB]

   ...2005 injury. [17] Mr Poon reported again in July and August 2020 noting the SLAP tear and recommending a steroid injection before considering surgery. [18] 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. [19] The surgery requested was considered by Dr Fong, Principal Clinical Advisor. Ultimately the...

7. LCRO 151/2023 OA v HF and MT (22 July 2025) [pdf, 240 KB]

   ...the LIM, and summarised the information included. She noted that permits had issued for a ‘building’, a garage and a dwelling on the property. [5] The LIM included the following recommendation: It is recommended that the council property file is viewed and compared with the actual building and activities on site to identify any illegal or unauthorised building works or activities. [6] The LIM included reference to a Resource Consent3 issued on 10 December 2012. The vendors w...

8. LCRO 14/2023 BW and Company A Limited v PK and OJ (31 August 2023) [pdf, 430 KB]

   ...in this decision have been changed. Introduction [1] In February 2022, Mr PK and Mr OJ made a complaint to the New Zealand Law Society Lawyers Complaints Service (NZLS) about the professional conduct of Mr BW. The complaint was completed and filed on their behalf by their lawyers, Law Firm A.1 [2] The complaint form referred to Mr BW’s incorporated law firm, Company A Limited (Company A). The further particulars attached to the complaint form referred to Company A as an additiona...

9. Regulatory Impact Statement review of the Judicature Act and consolidation of courts legislation [pdf, 251 KB]

   ...information,  for  example,  under  Schedule  5  of  the  Privacy  Act,  which  enables  the  Ministry  to  share  information for law enforcement purposes.  9  32. The situation relating to access to individual court files is clear – requests from individuals to  access individual court files are governed by specific court rules.  33. As  the  judiciary  controls  court  records,  there  are  problems with  the Ministry  of  J...

10. Peni v Pahi — Tiroa E Block and Te Hape B Block (2010) 1 Waikato Maniapoto MB 25 (1 WMN 25) [pdf, 148 KB]

    ...Kuiti) Appearances: Mr Spencer Webster for the Applicant Mr Aidan Warren and Mr Glenn Tootill for the Respondents Judgment: 18 January 2010 RESERVED JUDGMENT OF JUDGE S TE A MILROY Introduction [1] Hardie Peni (“the applicant”) filed an application under s 231 and s 238 of Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 for review of trust and for enforcement of the obligations of the trust. The original application was filed on 17 April 2009. An amended application was filed...