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1. [2023] NZIACDT 26 - BL v Registrar (10 October 2023) [pdf, 241 KB]

   ...interim visa would expire on 8 February 2023. On the same day (at 11:21 am), the adviser sent an email to the appellant asking her to fill out a questionnaire (information sheet) and book a consultation. They would advise her of her options. The cost would be $195.50. The adviser attached the information sheet. An invoice (1 February 2023) was provided to the appellant who paid the same day (at 3:14 pm). The appellant immediately completed the information sheet. 3 [6] A...

2. [2024] NZEmpC 74 Hu v Passion Fresh Ltd [pdf, 273 KB]

   ...sort before the Authority and no application was made to the Court. The subject was raised in passing and not otherwise pursued. Outcome [72] The challenge to the Authority’s preliminary decision is unsuccessful and it is dismissed. [73] Costs are reserved. If the parties are unable to reach agreement memoranda may be filed. KG Smith Judge Judgment signed at 1.15 pm on 13 May 2024 19 See para [38] above.

3. [2024] NZEmpC 76 Al-Bustanji and Jenner v Corrections Association of New Zealand Inc  [pdf, 257 KB]

   ...granted until further order of the Court. [73] This does not prevent the respondent union utilising the meeting time for any other business, including to deal with the complaint against the other member, but that is a matter for the union. [74] Costs are reserved. Kathryn Beck Judge Judgment signed at 6.30 pm on 13 May 2024

4. Henderson v Accident Compensation Corporation (Personal Injury) [2022] NZACC 216 [pdf, 205 KB]

   ...1982 accident. The Court notes, in particular, the evidence of a series of Orthopaedic Surgeons to the contrary. The decision of the Reviewer dated 24 February 2022 is therefore upheld. This appeal is dismissed. [68] I make no order as to costs. P R Spiller District Court Judge Solicitors for the Respondent: Medico Law.

5. Buckland v Accident Compensation Corporation (Cover) [2023] NZACC 151 [pdf, 258 KB]

   ...and declining to fund hip replacement surgery. [97] It follows from these findings that ACC was correct in its decision of 23 July 2020 suspending the appellant’s entitlements. [98] Accordingly, therefore, I must dismiss this appeal. [99] Costs are reserved. C J McGuire District Court Judge Solicitors: Medico Law Limited, Grey Lynn Background Accident on 25 June 2019 Appellant’s Submissions Respondent’s Submissions Decision

6. Lee v Accident Compensation Corporation (Work Related Gradual Process Injury) [2023] NZACC 176 [pdf, 352 KB]

   ...causation. Risk of causation does not suffice. [99] Accordingly, therefore, I conclude that ACC’s decision of 6 December 2021 declining cover for a work related gradual process injury was correct. I must therefore dismiss the appeal. [100] Costs are reserved. CJ McGuire District Court Judge Solicitors: Schmidt & Peart Law, Ellerslie Medico Law Limited, Grey Lynn 4 Accident Compensation Corporation v Ambros [2007] NZCA 304.

7. Dovey v Accident Compensation Corporation (Claim for mental injury) [2025] NZACC 49 (25 March 2025) [pdf, 199 KB]

   ...November 2022, correctly declined Mr Dovey cover for somatic symptom disorder as a mental injury caused by physical injuries. The decision of the Reviewer dated 20 July 2023 is therefore upheld. This appeal is dismissed. [46] I make no order as to costs. P R Spiller District Court Judge Solicitors for the Respondent: Izard Weston Lawyers

8. [2024] NZLCDT 45 Auckland Standards Committee 1 v Jindal (24 December 2024) [pdf, 197 KB]

   ...it had a view-counter indicating it had been viewed 685 times. The complainant had by this time retained legal counsel who wrote to Mr Jindal on 20 April requesting that the webpage be taken down, an apology be made to Mr [Y] and Mr [Y’s] legal costs be paid. [27] Mr Jindal responded the same day refusing to take down the website. His response included the comment: “I will keep the webpage online and I hope every lawyer and member of the legal fraternity gets a chance to view it...

9. Payne v Accident Compensation Corporation (Personal Injury) [2024] NZACC 105 [pdf, 216 KB]

   ...there was not sufficient evidence to show that Mr Payne’s injury was caused by his accident on 9 March 2022. [59] The decision of the Reviewer dated 24 October 2023 is therefore upheld. This appeal is dismissed. [60] I make no order as to costs. P R Spiller District Court Judge

10. Tranche 3 of Cabinet and Ministerial advice on changes to clubs and ranges regulations [pdf, 1.3 MB]

    ...range or event or is not taken off the premises. Other provisions in the Bill 6. On 20 May 2024, Cabinet agreed to amend provisions in the Act to reflect its recent reassignment to the Justice portfolio of responsibility for regulation-making, cost recovery settings, and the Minister’s Arms Advisory Group. Cabinet also invited you to issue drafting instructions [CAB-24-MIN-0173 refers]. 7. Amendments to the Bill will facilitate the smooth transfer of the firearms policy functio...