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1. Jessup v Accident Compensation Corporation (Leave to appeal to the High Court) [2023] NZACC 70 [pdf, 252 KB]

   ...rubber gloves and safety goggles. 5. The bulk of Mr Jessup’s work time was spent on painting, paint removal or preparation tasks. No exposure limits were in place. When Mr Jessup was discharged from the RNZAF, he completed a medical discharge form and underwent a medical examination. In the discharge form, Mr Jessup answered “no” to questions asking whether he had suffered from any hoarseness or change of voice; persistent cough; chest pain or discomfort’ or undue short...

2. Deeming v Whangarei District Council [2015] NZHRRT 55 [pdf, 121 KB]

   ...proving one of the exceptions in Principle 11, the Tribunal must then determine whether the disclosure constituted an interference with the individual’s privacy as defined in s 66 of the Privacy Act. That is, has the plaintiff established one of the forms of actual or potential harm contemplated by [s 66(1)]. The burden of proof reverts to the plaintiff at this stage. [190.4] Fourth, if the Tribunal is satisfied to this stage, then its final task is to determine whether, in its disc...

3. [2012] NZEmpC 28 Chen v Banclogix Ltd [pdf, 60 KB]

   ...prepared to include the additional claims for expenses. The notations “Parking”, “Taxis (x4)”, “Expenses”, “Admin Fee” and “Courier Expenses” are all too vague to be meaningful. [4] I am prepared to accept that, based on the information before me, the starting point for assessing the defendant’s reasonable costs, after applying the two thirds rule in Binnie v Pacific Health Ltd, 3 would be a figure in the order of $8,000. In the normal course of events,...

4. [2021] NZEmpC 50 Vulcan Steel Ltd v Manufacturing & Construction Workers Union [pdf, 183 KB]

   ...Vulcan Steel and the Union includes provisions allowing for workplace drug and alcohol testing. The company also has policies in place in relation to testing. The scope of the company’s drug testing powers is in dispute. That gave rise to a claim for declarations in the Authority. The Authority declined to make the declarations sought. That decision prompted the company to take steps in this Court, albeit out of time. [3] As will be immediately apparent, the dispute raises...

5. Austin v Accident Compensation Corporation (Leave to appeal to the High Court) [2023] NZACC 180 [pdf, 634 KB]

   ...was prescribed Roaccutane. The appellant also suffered spinal pain and stiffness for which he sought chiropractic and osteopathic treatment. [3] On 29 March 2015 Dr Holtzhausen, musculoskeletal medicine specialist, lodged a treatment injury claim with the respondent. This claim sought cover for diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis (DISH), which is a form of arthritis which involves the tendons and ligaments around the spine. [4] On 11 December 2015, the Corporation accepte...

6. [2015] NZEmpC 44 Mana Coach Services Ltd v the New Zealand Tramways and Public Transport Employees Union [pdf, 401 KB]

   ...number 17 on a particular day. This run number would determine the driver’s start and finish times as well as the routes to be driven. The matrix roster was constructed taking account of known or anticipated need for passenger bus services, requests for leave, adherence to maximum statutory driving hours and other such factors. [12] Variables, which resulted in alterations to the matrix roster arising within the period between its posting and particular days of duty, might inclu...

7. Online manual HCC Policy and procedures v3.2 [pdf, 359 KB]

   High Cost Case Management (HCC) Policy and procedure Although all reasonable steps have been taken to ensure the accuracy of the information contained in this document, the Ministry of Justice disclaims any and all responsibility for any inaccuracy, error, omission, or any other kind of inadequacy, deficiency, or flaw in, or in relation to, the information; and fully excludes any and all liability of any kind to any person or entity that chooses to rely upon the informatio

8. [2014] NZEmpC 128 Huang v Li [pdf, 118 KB]

   ...reasonable sum for security, given an indication that Mr Huang proposes to call 30 witnesses. [27] I turn to the issue of the application for stay of the application for rehearing. Two issues arise from Mr Li’s application: a) His first request is that the stay should continue until such time as the amount fixed as security for costs, $10,000, has been paid. That is an uncontroversial request where an order for security has been made, and it should be made in this instance....

9. Wai 2180 Taihape inquiry newsletter 3 June 2016 [pdf, 1 MB]

   ...and the recent submission of research reports in late May. A brief overview of two wānanga held to discuss the substantive hearing programme is given on page 4. The Taihape inquiry team has seen a number of changes with the departure of claims co- ordinator, Jay Hamiora-Cameron and the return of assistant registrar, Sarah Gwynn. Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions relating to the facilitation of the inquiry. Our contact details can be found on page...

10. Wai 2180 Taihape inquiry newsletter June 2016 [pdf, 1006 KB]

    ...and the recent submission of research reports in late May. A brief overview of two wānanga held to discuss the substantive hearing programme is given on page 4. The Taihape inquiry team has seen a number of changes with the departure of claims co- ordinator, Jay Hamiora-Cameron and the return of assistant registrar, Sarah Gwynn. Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions relating to the facilitation of the inquiry. Our contact details can be found on page...