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1. Options for resolving remaining Canterbury earthquakes insurance disputes [pdf, 371 KB]

   ...establishing an arbitration tribunal with an inquisitorial focus as an alternative pathway for claimants, EQC and insurers to resolve disputes. It states: 36.1. Principles by which the tribunal will operate include: • Fast track: no delays at request of insurance companies; • Decide claims based on equity and good conscience; • Allow compensation for distress caused by undue delay by insurers; 36.2. Claimants will face no costs to access the tribunal and the adjudicator will a...

2. [2021] NZACC 197 - Thirring (9 December 2021) [pdf, 268 KB]

   ...appellant’s left foot/ankle. Background [2] On 27 September 2016 the appellant injured her left foot/ankle when she knocked it on wood at her home in Christchurch. [3] On 15 November 2016 the appellant visited her GP, Dr Averis, and an ACC injury claim form was completed and lodged. The claim was for a foot/ankle sprain. Cover was granted for the injury on 22 November 2016. [4] On 8 September 2017 Dr Averis referred the appellant to orthopaedic surgeon, Mr Maxwell...

3. [2015] NZEmpC 107 Zespri International Ltd v Yu interlocutory [pdf, 146 KB]

   ...the Authority’s power where that issue is now moot in the Authority. The question may recur in the proceedings currently before the Court but different legislative and evidential requirements may apply to it in this forum. [16] Both parties requested that the Court continue to hear and decide Zespri’s challenge to the Authority’s determination. The orders that I make will cover the evidentiary/privilege/relevance questions in this Court as they would have in the Authority....

4. RN v Accident Compensation Corporation (Cover and Entitlements) [2025] NZACC 140 (1 September 2025) [pdf, 378 KB]

   ...Registry seeking an extension of time for compliance with the Order. The extension was subsequently opposed by the Corporation. (b) On 8 July 2024 at 11:03am, the appellant personally emailed the Registry, but did not notify the Corporation, requesting a copy of the review transcripts. (c) On 8 July 2024 at 12:30pm, the appellant personally emailed the Registry (copying in her then advocate and counsel for the Corporation) repeating her request for an extension of time. The ap...

5. [2013] NZEmpC 121 Thunderbird One Ltd v Harrington [pdf, 52 KB]

   ...plaintiff”. However, other than in the intituling, the statement makes no reference to the “first plaintiff” and seeks no relief on behalf of that company. The application for extension of time was made solely by Thunderbird One Limited. The form of these documents reflects the Authority’s conclusion in its first determination that the applicant was the respondent’s employer. That determination was not challenged. On the material currently before the Court, there is n...

6. BB & TL v A Ltd [2023] NZDT 667 (24 November 2023) [pdf, 176 KB]

   ...were noticed by the Applicants, whose lawyer notified A Ltd of the list of items that required remedying prior to settlement of the sale. The settlement went ahead before the defects were remedied and following settlement, the Applicants again requested that the defects be remedied. When the A Ltd did not address the request, the Applicants brought their claim to the Tribunal. 3. Following two hearings which were adjourned to allow the remedial work to be carried out, A Ltd remed...

7. Tweeddale v Pearson [pdf, 405 KB]

   ...house. The cracks are more numerous on the north-east and north-west sides of the house – the sides receiving the most sunshine. Some cracks propagate from window (and other) corners, but not all such corners have cracks. They appear to have formed over a period of time, and we suspect that they are continuing to 7 propagate. The spacing of the cracks varies, but in a number of areas appear to conform with stud and dwang lines. No control joints were incorporated in the pla...

8. Waitangi Tribunal - Te Urewera [pdf, 3.8 MB]

   ...All Woods and Water, W Pond © Copyright Waitangi Tribunal 1999 iii FOREWORD The research report that follows is one of a series of historical surveys commissioned by the Waitangi Tribunal as part of its Rangahaua Whanui programme. In its present form, it has the status of a working paper: årst release. It is published now so that claimants and other interested parties may be aware of its contents and, should they so wish, comment on them and add further information and insights. The pub...

9. [2010] NZEmpC 108 MacBeth v Cookie Time Limited [pdf, 22 KB]

   ...application to remove the matter into the Court for hearing and determination. The Authority granted that application on 7 December 20071. [5] In the Court, the matter initially proceeded in the usual way. On 24 January 2008, a statement of claim was filed. A statement of defence was filed on 26 February 2008. I then held a telephone conference with counsel on 10 April 2008, the outcomes of which were recorded in a minute issued the following day. The plaintiff was directed t...

10. [2015] NZSSAA 98 (11 December 2015) [pdf, 32 KB]

    ...lump sum had been paid to her as a result of not claiming for the United Kingdom pension from age 60. The lump sum payment was also paid into the Special Banking Option account on 15 April 2014. The appellant contacted the Ministry about this and requested that the money be paid into her personal bank account. The amount of the lump sum was £553.89 or NZ$1,066.49. [6] The Chief Executive made a decision to deduct the amount of the lump sum payment from one fortnightly payment of New...