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1. AU v Accident Compensation Corporation (Impairment Assessment) [2023] NZACC 182 [pdf, 419 KB]

   ...July 2021, Dr Bahr lodged a medical certificate noting that AU was unfit for work from 5 July 2021 to 4 September 2021 because of an “added diagnosis of post-concussion syndrome and chronic pain syndrome”. [70] On 29 July 2021, the Corporation requested medical information from Dr Bahr to assess whether the additional cover requested should be granted. [71] On 21 October 2021, ACC Medical Advisor, Michael Ames, assessed whether it was appropriate to add cover for the reques...

2. RI v Hart LCRO 158 / 2011 (29 August 2012) - Publication Decision [pdf, 98 KB]

   ...terms of the retainer. There were times when Mr Hart did not promptly answer requests for information or other enquiries by [RI] (Rule 7.2). There was no comprehensive summary of the position or advice provided to [RI] to enable her to provide informed instructions in terms of Rule 13.3 and in generally failing to progress the proceedings, Mr Hart did not act in the best interests of [RI] and/or her daughter (Rule 13) or generally protect and promote his client’s interests. [64] I...

3. DJ & QW v E Ltd [2024] NZDT 772 (5 December 2024) [pdf, 218 KB]

   ...on the Australian valuation, but rather on its experience of the market as an auctioneer. 10. E Ltd says it did not make any representation as to the value of the ring when it gave QW and DJ a copy of the valuation. It says it simply passed on information provided by the seller. It says its conditions of sale make it clear that it does not make any representations as to the value of items. It referred to its conditions of sale, which are printed in the catalogue, and which say that:

4. Tan v CAC20005 & Anor [2015] NZREADT 12 [pdf, 199 KB]

   ...showed it as two dwellings. The complainant was the purchaser of the property prior to the auction. [4] On 8 April 2013 the complainant had contacted the licensee with an expression of interest in the property. On 13 April 2013 the complainant requested a copy of the plans of the property from the licensee. That same day the complainant advised the licensee that he wished to submit a formal offer. [5] A sale and purchase agreement was signed by the complainant on 14 April 2013 an...

5. [2016] NZEmpC 144 Rossiter v AFFCO NZ Ltd [pdf, 123 KB]

   ...(AFFCO). The stay is to operate until the Court of Appeal decides two proceedings. It has already decided one and is to hear an application for leave to appeal another judgment of this Court on 28 November 2016, so counsel for the plaintiff informs the Court. [2] The timetabling direction made by the Court in its Minute of 29 September 2016 provided for the defendant to make written submissions to the Court on the s 179(5) issue with the plaintiff being able to respond likewise t...

6. Housing Corporation of New Zealand v Trustees of housing 1B3B2A– Waimanoni 1B3B2A (1996) 19 Kaitaia MB 227 (19 KT 227) [pdf, 3.5 MB]

   ...provisions of this clause hereof, be paid to the Valuer by the Lender. Provided That if the Lender and the Trustees shall agree upon a Valuer and if the Lender shall, by notice in writing delivered to the borrower in accordance with clause 30 hereof, inform the Borrower of the name and address of that Valuer, and if within a period of seven days form and after the delivery of that notice the Borrower shall not, by notice in writing delivered to the Lender, object to that Valuer, then,...

7. Eppanapally v Zhou [2014] NZIACDT 118 (28 November 2014) [pdf, 229 KB]

   ...working in the practice. She was the sole licence holder in the practice at that time. She wrote a submission in response to a query from Immigration New Zealand. However, Immigration New Zealand was not satisfied with the response, requested more information and provided a deadline for the reply. Ms Zhou rang Mr Eppanapally’s agent (though he disputes the person was authorised) and requested the particulars. [3] Further than that, Ms Zhou did not follow up, and Immigration New Zealand...

8. Waitangi Tribunal - issue 46 of Te Manutukutuku [pdf, 2.9 MB]

   ...Director Fractionated Claims A s the demand for the resolutiou of claims through Treaty settlements increases, so too will the pressure on the Tribunal process increase. We have already seen an attempt to curtail the Tribunal process in the form of a Bill that proposes to stop the registration -of new c1aims and set a fi xed date for the completion of all claims. Although that draft Bill is unlikely to progress at this time, the pressure behind it will remain. Morris Love...

9. ABC v XYZ [2013] NZHRRT 25 [pdf, 117 KB]

   ...plaintiff elicit from the defendant a very helpful first draft of the letter of support, she proceeded to request amendments with a view to strengthening the terms of the defendant’s support for her. [64] Eighth, on the defendant providing the requested amended draft, the plaintiff asserts she did not use the reference “because amongst other things it was a dishonest account of our relationship”. We do not believe the plaintiff. Her response dated 2 February 2008 to the first dra...

10. Procter - Horowhenua 11 (2012) 293 Aotea MB 165 (293 AOT 165) [pdf, 160 KB]

    ...nominees [4] The 11 highest polling candidates submitted that they had the ability, experience and knowledge to fulfil the role of trustee and that they were fit and proper persons for appointment. A number also rejected criticisms of their past performance and claims of conflict of interest and argued that they had performed their duties diligently as trustees. [5] Several nominees also highlighted their professional background and credentials, underscoring the skills that they sa...