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1. Roberts v Accident Compensation Corporation (Weekly Compensation) [2022] NZACC 208 [pdf, 192 KB]

   ...that Mr Roberts had been employed by New Zealand Forest Service Nursery from “?Aug 1986” for three weeks. This certificate described him as being unemployed, and with “TAPS Salvation Army Cambridge? From Nov 1986 to Accident”.1 An ACC Information Consent Form dated 9 June 1987, signed by Mr Roberts’ mother, described him as unemployed. [5] On 30 January 2001, Mr Colin Higgins noted in a letter that he was a used car dealer and did not employ full-time staff. However...

2. BC v ACC (Interest on backdated weekly compensation) [2024] NZACC 67 [pdf, 232 KB]

   ...third scenario outlined in Miller. The Court finds the date as to when all necessary information was received enabling the Corporation to make decision, is 11 February 2021, having regard to the facts that follow. [23] The Corporation received the request for the payment of weekly compensation in May 2019. It follows, the “all information” date cannot be earlier than May 2019, because that is the date when the claim for weekly compensation was lodged. The claim for weekly comp...

3. Boyd v Legacy Church and Legacy Housing (Strike-Out) [2023] NZHRRT 2 [pdf, 138 KB]

   ...from Ms Boyd. [11] On 9 January 2023 the Tribunal received an email from Mr Tennet advising he was having difficulties contacting Ms Boyd, that she had also not maintained contact (although Mr Tennet noted that may not be the fault of Ms Boyd) and requesting until 27 January 2023 to file an updating email. [12] There has been no further correspondence from Mr Tennet. JURISDICTION TO STRIKE OUT [13] Pursuant to HRA, s 115A (which applies to these proceedings under s 111 of the P...

4. [2014] NZEmpC 136 Rainbow Falls Organic Farm Ltd v Rockell [pdf, 128 KB]

   ...McKenzie lived in Hong Kong, although he travelled to Kerikeri from time to time and visited the farm. It is apparent that the farm had enjoyed a productive phase during a previous farm manager’s time on it, although there were issues with the performance of the farm manager who held the role just prior to Mr Rockell’s appointment. That relationship had come to an end after about 12 months. It was around this time that Mr McKenzie met with Mr Rockell and discussed the possibi...

5. Algie & Ors v ACC [2013] NZACA 1 [pdf, 118 KB]

   ...BEFORE THE ACCIDENT COMPENSATION APPEAL AUTHORITY R Bedford HEARING at Wellington on 7 & 9 November 2012 APPEARANCES/COUNSEL Mr J Miller for appellant Mr P McBride for respondent DECISION Introduction [1] The appeal is brought as a form of class or representative action under the aegis of the named appellant and 20 other appellants in respect of retrospective claims for backdated attendant care payments under the 1972 and 1982 Acts. [2] At the Authority’s direct...

6. AR v ZI ZIZ Ltd [2014] NZDT 574 (26 May 2014) [pdf, 24 KB]

   ...no part of that amount has been awarded, I will address that issue no further. Issues [6] The issues to determine are: (a) Who were the contracting parties? (b) What were the terms of the original contract? (c) Was there a second contract formed after the applicant’s former employer went into liquidation? (d) Did ZI provide his service with reasonable care and skill, that is, did he meet the statutory guarantees provided for in the Consumer Guarantees Act 1993?...

7. NP v B Ltd [2024] NZDT 502 (13 June 2024) [pdf, 129 KB]

   CI0301_CIV_DCDT_Order Page 1 of 3 (Disputes Tribunal Act 1988) ORDER OF DISPUTES TRIBUNAL [2024] NZDT 502 APPLICANT NP RESPONDENT B Ltd The Tribunal orders: The claim is dismissed. Reasons 1. NP had a collision in her car, a [vehicle], in December 2023. NP had insured her car with B Ltd, who arranged for the repairs to be done. NP was due to collect her car after it had been repaired on 17 January 2024, but B Ltd advised her the rep...

8. NM & B Ltd v J Ltd & RJ Ltd [2021] NZDT 1662 (9 August 2021) [pdf, 240 KB]

   ...backs onto [Street]. In early 2018, work started on building a school on an adjacent block of land on the other side of the lane. The construction included earthworks and drainage using heavy machinery. 5. In late August 2018, work started on reforming [Street]. The initial work involved using an excavator to remove the existing concrete driveway. The excavator was used to break up the concrete for removal by truck. 6. The roadway was formed by placing six layers of road met...

9. HL & NL v FL [2022] NZDT 280 (7 November 2022) [pdf, 292 KB]

   ...discussed at the second hearing. SP will collect these items on 30 October 2022. 126. FL is to pay NL $1,125.00. 127. The counterclaim is dismissed. Referee: Nicholas Blake Date: 7 November 2022 Page 10 of 10 Information for Parties Rehearings You can apply for a rehearing if you believe that something prevented the proper decision from being made: for example, the relevant information was not available at the time. If you wish to apply for...

10. Pio v Accident Compensation Corporation (Leave to appeal to the High Court) [2024] NZACC 010 [pdf, 240 KB]

    ...2015, the Corporation accepted cover for bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome, with an accident date of 21 March 2014 (when he first sought treatment). [10] On 9 September 2015, Mr Pio had an initial client interview with the Corporation. He informed the Corporation that he developed carpal tunnel gradually while working in a mussel factory. He left the factory and started a job with Pelorus Logging in Blenheim, where he was going well for approximately twelve months when symptoms...