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1. AML-and-CFT-Regulations-Amendment-Regulations-2023.pdf [pdf, 709 KB]

   ...issues identified by the statutory review, including: 20.1 Definitions and terminology that are out of date, unclear, or not fit-for- purpose; 20.2 Obligations which are set to a standard of risk higher than actual risk, causing unnecessary costs to business; 20.3 Gaps in regulations relating to known high-risk areas of cash, virtual assets, high-risk countries, and high-risk customers; 20.4 Limited visibility of remittance networks and consequent limited levels of assura...

2. Hart v Accident Compensation Corporation (Weekly Compensation) [2023] NZACC 68 [pdf, 221 KB]

   ...be arguing against the fact of the appellant’s incapacity, rather that as recorded in the decision of Well NZ, that the incapacity is not the result of the covered injury of 31 October 2021. [100] Accordingly, the appeal is allowed. [101] Costs are reserved. CJ McGuire District Court Judge Solicitors: ACC and Employment Law, Ellerslie Izard Weston Lawyers, Wellington

3. Jones v Accident Compensation Corporation (Backdated Weekly Compensation) [2023] NZACC 117 [pdf, 205 KB]

   ...period 28 May 1990 to 23 May 2008; and that the Corporation correctly declined his claim for this payment. [55] The decision of the Reviewer dated 29 July 2022 is therefore upheld. [56] This appeal is dismissed. [57] I make no order as to costs. P R Spiller District Court Judge Solicitors for the Respondent: Medico Law.

4. Waller v Accident Compensation Corporation (Suspension of Entitlement) [2022] NZACC 235 [pdf, 272 KB]

   ...requisite causal relationship between Mr Waller’s ongoing neck and back pain and his covered personal injury. [47] The decision of the Reviewer dated 21 December 2021 is therefore upheld. This appeal is dismissed. [48] I make no order as to costs. P R Spiller District Court Judge Solicitors for the Respondent: Ford Sumner.

5. Arndt v Accident Compensation Corporation (Appeal) [2022] NZACC 244 [pdf, 221 KB]

   ...evidence to conclude that Mr Arndt’s cancers were caused by his exposure to TEL/TML or any other toxic chemical. [46] The decision of the Reviewer dated 22 March 2019 is therefore upheld. This appeal is dismissed. [47] I make no order as to costs. P R Spiller District Court Judge Solicitors for the appellant: Armstrong Thompson.

6. [2024] NZEmpC 227 The Vice Chancellor of Lincoln University v Cheng [pdf, 237 KB]

   ...I anticipate that the parties will be able to agree the necessary arrangements and the timing of mediation. However, if that does not prove possible leave is reserved to apply to the Court on short notice for urgent orders to be made. [72] If costs cannot be agreed I will receive memoranda, with the defendant filing and serving within 20 working days of this judgment; the plaintiff within a further 10 working days; and anything strictly in reply within a further five working days....

7. [2025] NZREADT 19 - HB v REA & Ors (11 June 2025) [pdf, 273 KB]

   ...10.6 Before a prospective client signs an agency agreement, a licensee must explain to the prospective client and set out in writing— (a) the conditions under which commission must be paid and how commission is calculated, including an estimated cost (actual $ amount) of commission payable by the client, based on the appraisal provided under rule 10.2: (b) when the agency agreement ends: (c) how the land or business will be marketed and advertised, including any additional expenses...

8. RJ v Accident Compensation Corporation (Claim for weekly compensation) [2025] NZACC 12 (28 January 2025) [pdf, 216 KB]

   ...because of the lack of a causal link between her bicycle accident and her current symptoms and incapacity. [53] The decision of the Reviewer dated 13 December 2023 is therefore upheld. This appeal is dismissed. [54] I make no order as to costs. P R Spiller District Court Judge Solicitors for the Respondent: Fletcher Vautier Moore.

9. Gardiner v Accident Compensation Corporation (Personal Injury) [2025] NZACC 022 (4 February 2025) [pdf, 200 KB]

   ...dated 24 June 2024 is set aside. In terms of section 161(2)(b) of the Act, the Court directs that Mr Gardiner be granted cover, surgery funding and other legitimate entitlements for his right rotator cuff tear. [47] Mr Gardiner is entitled to costs. If these cannot be agreed within three calendar weeks, I shall determine the issue following the filing of memoranda. P R Spiller District Court Judge Solicitors for the Respondent: Fletcher Vautier Moore....

10. Annex to Regulatory Impact Statement: Extending automatic name suppression for complainants where crimes are of a sexual nature [pdf, 269 KB]

    ...reporting. 46. Option 3 most closely aligns with the purpose of the Sexual Violence Bill – to strengthen the legislative safeguards and to enhance protection for victims of sexual violence as they participate in court processes What are the marginal costs and benefits of the option? Complainants 47. Under option 3, complainants in cases involving offences of a sexual nature will be better protected from being identified without their knowledge or agreement. Option 3: will less...