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1. BORA Judicature Modernisation Bill [pdf, 321 KB]

   ...consistency with the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990 (NZBORA). 2.We conclude that the Bill, which consolidates and modernises existing legislation on the constitution, jurisdiction, practice and procedure of the High Court, the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court and related matters, appears to be consistent with the Act. Background 3.The Bill represents the Government’s response to the Law Commission report Review of the Judicature Act 1908: Towards a new Courts...

2. [2016] NZSSAA 082 (29 August 2016) [pdf, 128 KB]

   ...able-bodied person would not incur. [4] The appellant sought a review of decision. The matter was reviewed internally and by a Benefits Review Committee. The Benefits Review Committee upheld the decision of the Chief Executive. The appellant then appealed to this Authority. [5] The appellant suffers from cerebral palsy. This presents two particular problems for her. The first is that she has poor muscle tone. This means that it takes more time and effort for her to underta...

3. Hallett - Opawa Rangitoto 2D and 2G [2016] Chief Judge's MB 88 (2016 CJ 88) [pdf, 201 KB]

   ...have determined that a section 45 application can only be brought against an order of the Māori Land Court and not against an order of the Chief Judge made under section 44 of the Act. 18. The applicant may want to consider lodging a Notice of Appeal application with the Māori Appellant Court. He would also need to seek leave to appeal out of time from the Māori Appellate Court. The 1998 Injunction Application 19. In 1998 the applicant filed an application seeking an inj...

4. Hills - Kaiapoi MR 873 (2005) 110 South Island MB 85 (110 SI 85) [pdf, 283 KB]

   ...The land can be managed or utilised more effectively as General land; and (e) The owners have had adequate opportunity to consider the proposed change of status and a sufficient proportion of owners agree to it. 1 Re Lorna Cleave 4 APWH 95-103 (Appeal 1995/5, 22 May 1995), Re Raetihi 28 2C 2C 2A 1 128 Aotea MB (13 June 2003). Minute Book: 110 SI87 The Court's discretion under section 135/93 is restricted further, as it must also take into account the preamble and section 17/...

5. [2017] NZEmpC 13 Lewis v Immigration Guru Ltd [pdf, 105 KB]

   ...No further evidence is before the Court in support of the application for leave but obviously Ms Lewis relies upon the proposed statement of claim and the matters set out in the determination as providing grounds that she has an arguable case on appeal and it is not devoid of merit. If granted leave to file a challenge out of time, Ms Lewis will be seeking a hearing de novo. [5] Immigration Guru has filed a notice of opposition to the application for leave. The grounds of opp...

6. DX v OI Ltd [2019] NZDT 1529 (24 October 2019) [pdf, 146 KB]

   ...within 28 days of the decision having been made. If you are outside of time, you must also fill out an Application for Rehearing Out of Time. PLEASE NOTE: A rehearing will not be granted just because you disagree with the decision. Ground for Appeal There is only one ground for appealing a decision of the Tribunal. This is that the Referee conducted the proceedings (or a Tribunal investigator carried out an enquiry) in a way that was unfair and prejudiced the result of the proceed...

7. Hopkins v Accident Compensation Corporation (Entitlements) [2022] NZACC 153 [pdf, 248 KB]

   IN THE DISTRICT COURT AT WELLINGTON I TE KŌTI-Ā-ROHE KI TE WHANGANUI-A-TARA [2022] NZACC 153 ACR 11/19 UNDER THE ACCIDENT COMPENSATION ACT 2001 IN THE MATTER OF AN APPEAL UNDER SECTION 149 OF THE ACT BETWEEN ALISHA HOPKINS Appellant AND ACCIDENT COMPENSATION CORPORATION Respondent Hearing: 9 August 2022 Held by AVL Appearances: M Darke for the Appellant F Becroft for the Accident Compensation Corporation Judgment: 15 Au...

8. Henderson v Accident Compensation Corporation (Personal Injury) [2022] NZACC 155 [pdf, 193 KB]

   IN THE DISTRICT COURT AT WELLINGTON I TE KŌTI-Ā-ROHE KI TE WHANGANUI-A-TARA [2022] NZACC 155 ACR 13/22 UNDER THE ACCIDENT COMPENSATION ACT 2001 IN THE MATTER OF AN APPEAL UNDER SECTION 149 OF THE ACT BETWEEN ALAN HENDERSON Appellant AND ACCIDENT COMPENSATION CORPORATION Respondent Hearing: On the papers Appearances: The Appellant is self-represented B Marten for the respondent Judgment: 15 August 2022 RESERVED JUDG...

9. [2022] NZACC 22 - Eriksen v ACC (22 February 2022) [pdf, 238 KB]

   IN THE DISTRICT COURT AT WELLINGTON I TE KŌTI-Ā-ROHE KI TE WHANGANUI-A-TARA [2022] NZACC 22 ACR 198/20 UNDER THE ACCIDENT COMPENSATION ACT 2001 IN THE MATTER OF AN APPEAL UNDER SECTION 149 OF THE ACT BETWEEN MORGAN ERIKSEN Appellant AND ACCIDENT COMPENSATION CORPORATION Respondent Hearing: 4 February 2022 Heard at: Wellington/Te Whanganui-A-Tara Appearances: Ms H Menneer, advocate for the appellant Mr M Clarke-P...

10. LR v Accident Compensation Corporation (Claim for overseas rehabilitation costs) [2023] NZACC 29 [pdf, 183 KB]

    ...AND ANY DETAILS THAT MIGHT IDENTIFY THE APPELLANT IN THE DISTRICT COURT AT WELLINGTON I TE KŌTI-Ā-ROHE KI TE WHANGANUI-A-TARA [2023] NZACC 29 ACR 166/22 UNDER THE ACCIDENT COMPENSATION ACT 2001 IN THE MATTER OF AN APPEAL UNDER SECTION 149 OF THE ACT BETWEEN LR Appellant AND ACCIDENT COMPENSATION CORPORATION Respondent Hearing: 20 February 2023 Held at: Wellington/Te Whanganui-a-Tara by AVL Appearances: J Carrigan for t...