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1. W v Accident Compensation Corporation (Leave to appeal) [2022] NZACC 37 [pdf, 219 KB]

   ...1982.10 The Decision [23] In light of the above considerations, the Court finds that the appellant has not established sufficient grounds to sustain her application for leave to appeal, which is accordingly dismissed. [24] There is no issue as to costs. P R Spiller District Court Judge 10 Bedford v Accident Compensation Corporation [1999] NZACC 287, applying the Accident Rehabilitation and Compensation Insurance Act 1992.

2. [2024] NZEmpC 50 Atlas Concrete Limited v Hadfield [pdf, 200 KB]

   ...application for leave on the papers. Further timetabling directions would then need to be made in respect of the residual issues identified in this judgment. 14 See for example Hayne v ASG [2014] NZEmpC 113, [2014] ERNZ 701. [29] Costs are reserved. Christina Inglis Chief Judge Judgment signed at 2.45 pm on 22 March 2024

3. 2023-06-16-Memorandum-of-Counsel-for-the-Applicant-Pre-Hearing-Conference.pdf [pdf, 202 KB]

   ...Out of designation landowner Opposes project - Noise and visual effects for the Manakau community. - Additional planting. - Flooding effects north of Manakau Village. - Loss of productive land. - Route S6 through Manakau (cost, Manga Huia Stream, impacts on residents) Helen Naylor Out of designation landowner Supports project - Construction dust effects on roof-sourced drinking water / water tanks. Maria Storey Out of designation land...

4. 2023-06-16-Memorandum-of-Counsel-for-the-Applicant-Pre-Hearing-Conference-v2.pdf [pdf, 202 KB]

   ...Out of designation landowner Opposes project - Noise and visual effects for the Manakau community. - Additional planting. - Flooding effects north of Manakau Village. - Loss of productive land. - Route S6 through Manakau (cost, Manga Huia Stream, impacts on residents) Helen Naylor Out of designation landowner Supports project - Construction dust effects on roof-sourced drinking water / water tanks. Maria Storey Out of designation land...

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

   ...This Court concludes it has not been established that Judge Spiller made an error of law capable of bona fide and serious argument. [27] No questions of law arise and the application for leave is accordingly dismissed. [28] I make no order as to costs. Judge D L Henare District Court Judge Sebastian Bisley, Barrister, Wellington, for the Respondent 9 Impact Manufacturing, Doogue J, HC Wellington, AP 266/00, July 2001....

6. ZH v C Ltd [2024] NZDT 17 (10 February 2024) [pdf, 194 KB]

   ...on the other parties. There is a fee for this application. District Court proceedings are more complex than Disputes Tribunal proceedings, and you may wish to seek legal advice. The District Court may, on determination of the appeal, award such costs to either party as it sees fit. Enforcement of Tribunal Decisions If the Order or Agreed Settlement is not complied with, you can apply to the Collections Unit of the District Court to have the order enforced. Application forms and in...

7. [2024] NZEmpC 146 Pilgrim Courage v Overseeing Shepherd [pdf, 206 KB]

   ...scheduled. Memoranda should be filed at least three working days prior to the conference. I anticipate Mr Kirkness continuing in his role as counsel to assist, and he should be copied into all documentation filed. [23] The applicants are entitled to costs on these applications. If they cannot be agreed I will receive memoranda. Christina Inglis Chief Judge Judgment signed at 11.50 am on 7 August 2024 178 Removal to court generally (a) an important question of...

8. DN v Accident Compensation Corporation (Impairment Assessment) [2024] NZACC 116 (16 July 2024) [pdf, 183 KB]

   ...for a further lump sum payment because his assessed level of impairment had decreased since he was last assessed. The decision of the Reviewer dated 19 August 2022 is therefore upheld. This appeal is dismissed. [31] I make no order as to costs. Suppression [32] The Court notes that Judge McGuire, in his judgment on another appeal brought by the appellant, considered it necessary and appropriate to protect his privacy. Judge McGuire issued an order, made under s 160(1) of the...

9. [2023] NZACC 126 BI v Accident Compensation Corporation (Weekly Compensation) [pdf, 200 KB]

   ...three cases including Pryce.3 [33] It follows therefore that because the appellant has been unable to establish that ACC has failed to follow the provisions of the Act for assessment of weekly compensation, I must dismiss this appeal. [34] Costs are reserved. Suppression [35] The Court considers it is necessary and appropriate to protect the privacy of the appellant. This order, made under s 160(1) of the Accident Compensation Act 2001, forbids publication of the name, addr...

10. Savage v Accident Compensation Corporation (Revision of Decision under former Act) [2023] NZACC 203 [pdf, 161 KB]

    ...request for an additional lump sum payment for a work-related laceration injury that occurred on 13 February 1982. The decision of the Reviewer dated 3 October 2022 is therefore upheld. This appeal is dismissed. [33] I make no order as to costs. [34] This Court notes that the Corporation has invited Mr Savage to apply for an assessment for an independence allowance under section 377 of the 2001 Act (which section relates to personal injury suffered before 1 July 1999). If he...