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1. Fong v Accident Compensation Corporation (Suspension of entitlements) [2025] NZACC 004 (13 January 2025) [pdf, 239 KB]

   ...Corporation seek confirmation from Mr Schweder that Mr Fong’s personal injuries are no longer the cause of his incapacity and more likely than not due to multilevel spondylosis that predated his accident on 6 May 2021. [39] The Corporation then requested an opinion from Mr Schweder which was difficult to obtain due to the pressures on his practice at the time. While Mr Schweder convened a telehealth consultation with Mr Fong and discussed treatment options, he did not provide a...

2. Layton v Aon New Zealand Ltd [2018] NZHRRT 48 [pdf, 286 KB]

   ...2018 DECISION OF TRIBUNAL1 [1] In July 2015, Lorna Layton had a work place accident. The insurer in respect of her injury was Aon New Zealand Limited (Aon). Difficulties arose between Ms Layton and Aon. On 19 February 2016, Ms Layton requested Aon to provide her with her personal information. 18 March 2016 was the last working day for providing a decision on this request under the Privacy Act (PA). On 6 March 2016, Aon provided her with a copy of her file. Ms Layton...

3. National Standards Committee 1 v Yang [2024] NZLCDT 8 (27 March 2024) [pdf, 160 KB]

   ...Yang] with weekly DJ lessons.” Mr Yang agrees he had one such lesson. But, in an unsworn “statement of evidence” provided to the Standards Committee in April 2023, Mr Yang said5: “I most certainly did not agree to receive DJ lessons as a form of payment for legal services to [the client].” [11] The client offered inconsistent accounts about the DJ contra proposition. After Mr Yang had ceased acting for the client, and after Mr Yang made his claims in the Disputes Tr...

4. 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...

5. K v OQ Ltd [2022] NZDT 108 (14 September 2022) [pdf, 193 KB]

   ...the applicant’s property, there is no need for me to consider the other issues. Accordingly, the applicant’s claim is dismissed. Referee: K. Armstrong Date: 14 September 2022 Page 3 of 3 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 a r...

6. T Ltd v O Ltd [2023] NZDT 203 (21 June 2023) [pdf, 170 KB]

   ...lodged a counter-claim, preferring to pursue the outstanding amount, the quantum of which was not disputed by T Ltd, separately after this claim was determined. Referee Perfect Date: 21 June 2023 Page 3 of 3 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 a...

7. B Ltd v IC [2018] NZDT 1540 (20 August 2018) [pdf, 88 KB]

   ...made the finding in the preceding paragraph, it follows that I also find that IC is not liable to pay the amount claimed. I therefore dismiss the claim. Referee: Peter Ferguson Date: 20 August 2018 Page 3 of 3 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 or a mistake was made. If you wish to apply...

8. WS v KF [2023] NZDT 37 (13 February 2023).pdf [pdf, 193 KB]

   ...8. I am unable to find in the evidence anything supporting WS’s claim that there has been an actionable misrepresentation. As a result, the claim is dismissed. Referee: M Wilson Date: 13 February 2023 Page 3 of 3 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 a re...

9. Binning & Anor [2011] NZWHT Auckland 34 [pdf, 82 KB]

   1 [2011] NZWHT AUCKLAND 34 UNDER the Weathertight Homes Resolution Services Act 2006 IN THE MATTER of a reconsideration of the Chief Executive’s decision under section 49 CLAIM NO. 6540: RACHEL ELIZABETH BINNING AND ANGUS PETER WOOD ELIGIBILITY DECISION OF THE CHAIR OF THE WEATHERTIGHT HOMES TRIBUNAL Introduction [1] Rachel Binning and Angus Wood are the owners of a leaky home situated at 10 Raumati Terrace, Khandallah. The origina...

10. [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...