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1. [2022] NZACC 132 - GG v ACC (11 July 2022) [pdf, 314 KB]

   ...by an occupational therapist who understood and had expertise in the management of those with brain disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder, and by a clinical psychologist who had similar experience. [29] On 25 May 2004, Dr Newburn made a request for the extension of treatment of GG, consisting of cognitive/behavioural management, the provision of education and support, and pharmacological intervention. [30] On 10 June 2004, the Corporation declined to fund the extension of tr...

2. [2025] NZEmpC 209 DBM Medical Ltd v Gaarkeuken [pdf, 237 KB]

   ...Orthomed seek legal advice from an employment lawyer or employment relations consultant. [23] That afternoon, Orthomed’s then-solicitors emailed Ms Walsh confirming that they were acting for Orthomed and would take instructions regarding the request for information. They asked for a copy of Mr Gaarkeuken’s medical certificate. The medical certificate was supplied the following day and advised that Mr Gaarkeuken was unfit for work for two weeks, with a review on 27 February 202...

3. Ali v Wang [2015] NZIACDT 2 (22 January 2015) [pdf, 256 KB]

   ...obligations to complainant at the time he left the Practice (refer Clause 1.1(c) of the Licensed Immigration Advisers Code of Conduct 2010 (Code of Conduct)) is the only relevant consideration. What occurred after that point, other than any need to inform of the consequences of any failure at the point where the professional relationship ended are not relevant to Mr Wang’s professional obligations. Mr Wang’s Response to the Statement of Complaint [11] Mr Wang responded to the State...

4. [2023] NZEmpC 136 Wiles v The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Auckland [pdf, 214 KB]

   ...and providing public commentary”, dated from the date that is five years prior to the date that the scope of the claim ends, being 24 August 2017. [5] The University objected to disclosure of the documents sought on the grounds that the information is irrelevant to the proceedings; disclosure of the documents would be injurious to the public interest; and that some of the documents are subject to legal professional privilege. [6] That led to Associate Professor Wiles challen...

5. [2020] NZEmpC 106 Kiteley v Carbine Aginvest Corp Ltd [pdf, 225 KB]

   ...Mander indicated to Mr Lowyim on 27 October that he was happy with this advertisement, but that Tru-Test should remain anonymous when it was posted. On that day he also received a draft position description for a Supply Chain Manager role he had requested from Lara Hellier, a human resources consultant he had employed to assist him with the restructuring process. [12] Mr Mander stated in evidence that Option 2 was removed from consideration on 30 October 2017. On that day he rece...

6. [2022] NZACC 107 - Carmichael v ACC (7 June 2022) [pdf, 225 KB]

   ...rotator cuff tear, on the basis that this was not evidenced in the ultrasound in December 2017. On 5 January 2019, the Corporation separately declined weekly compensation entitlements for Mr Carmichael, on the basis that there was insufficient information to determine that his current incapacity related to any reported event on 28 August 2017. Mr Carmichael lodged a review application of the Corporation’s decisions. [17] On 18 January 2019, Mr Welsh further reported, again ref...

7. Wellington Standards Committee 2 v Collins [2022] NZLCDT 22 (30 June 2022) [pdf, 170 KB]

   ...in that their advice from real estate agents was that performing some work to bring the property up to a better standard for sale was likely to yield a better return for the estate, and so they ensured that this happened. Those solicitors also requested a contribution from Mrs W towards those repairs, and rates and insurance, since she was bound to pay those under the terms of her life interest. [29] Mr Collins firmly resisted any attempts for payments by Mrs W on the basis that...

8. Muller v Yerman [2015] NZIACDT 88 (31 August 2015) [pdf, 99 KB]

   ...to professional ethics. Should Ms Yerman have another complaint upheld against her, this caution may be considered in relation to the appropriate sanctions to impose.” [4] On 25 June 2015, the Tribunal upheld the Muller complaint. The Tribunal requested that Ms Yerman appear before the Tribunal to address the sanctions it would impose. That request was in part due to the warning Ms Yerman received when the Tribunal upheld the complaint in the Tully complaint. The decision in the Mulle...

9. Director of Proceedings v Nelson (Costs) [2014] NZHRRT 33 [pdf, 60 KB]

   ...Code of Rights) alleged by the Director, only one (breach of Right 4(1)) could be determined in favour of the Director. The Tribunal made a declaration that Mrs Nelson had breached the Code of 2 Rights in that single respect. It declined the request for damages in the form of pecuniary loss, loss of benefit, punitive damages and damages for humiliation, loss of dignity and injury to feelings. As Mrs Nelson was in receipt of legal aid the Director’s application for costs was al...

10. TS v SQ Ltd [2024] NZDT 538 (10 July 2024) [pdf, 168 KB]

    ...flights from [Destination City] to [Departure City] – which were booked for one month after the flights to [Destination City]. TS had to book new return flights as well. TS seeks an order that SQ Ltd is liable to pay the cost of his new flights form [Destination City] to [Departure City], a night’s accommodation in [Departure City] that he was required to book, and the international mobile phone call costs he incurred trying to sort the matter out while in [Destination City] . The tota...