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1. 2019 public survey of attitudes toward the justice system [pdf, 1.2 MB]

   ...surveys do not randomly select respondents. Rather, they allow respondents to make their own decision about participating in the survey. Self-selection surveys are used with a wide range of research designs as they may significantly reduce time and cost of data collection. At the same time these surveys are subject to self-selection bias and their results cannot be analysed using probabilistic statistical methods. In particular, it is not possible to assess margins of error, confidence int...

2. [2021] NZACC 73 - McLennan v ACC (6 May 2021) [pdf, 278 KB]

   ...and the review decision dated 6 August 2018 is set aside. The matter is remitted for a further review to be conducted as to whether the balance of the criteria in section 30 of the Act have been satisfied. [50] Mr McLennan is entitled to costs. If these cannot be agreed within one month, I shall determine the issue following the filing of memoranda. P R Spiller District Court Judge Solicitors: Schmidt and Peart Law for the appellant. Young Hunter...

3. [2022] NZEmpC 76 NZQA v Hickey [pdf, 329 KB]

   ...reinstatement was not made out and it follows that the challenge to the Authority’s determination must succeed. The order reinstating Mr Hickey to his former position at NZQA is set aside. The stay ordered on 31 March 2022 is also set aside. [109] Costs are reserved. If they cannot be agreed, memoranda may be filed requesting an exchange of submissions. KG Smith Judge Judgment signed at 3 pm on 10 May 2022

4. LCRO 36/2021 ED v MR and FR (14 April 2022) [pdf, 242 KB]

   ...of a time record is puzzling. [86] Mr MR’s hourly rate of $330 is reasonable. The total fee, referenced to the timesheets, cannot be questioned. 17 [87] Mrs ED has also complained about the quantum of Mrs FR’s fees which included costs incurred in obtaining independent advice relating to her obligations to Mrs ED and to Mr MR’s attendances on Mrs DM. Mrs FR’s timesheets refer to correspondence and attendances with other lawyers, seeking this advice. [88] Mrs E...

5. [2022] NZIACDT 10 - BC v Lawlor (18 May 2022) [pdf, 192 KB]

   ...the Tribunal may impose sanctions pursuant to s 51 of the Act. [92] A timetable is set out below. Any request that Mr Lawlor undertake training should specify the precise course suggested. Any request for repayment of fees or the payment of costs or expenses or for compensation must be accompanied by a schedule particularising the amounts and basis of the claim. Mr Lawlor is invited to file any medical or psychological evidence he wants the Tribunal to consider. Timetable [...

6. LCRO 224/2018 (31 October 2019) [pdf, 194 KB]

   ...[his] lawyer”. (1) Responding to communications [15] Mr TA alleged Mr UD did not respond to his email communications for a period of three months before Mr UD told him he could no longer act for him. He said this “lack of communication” cost him “several months in resolving [his] dispute”. [16] He explained that having received the Law Society’s decision in respect of his complaint about Mr SM, Mr UD’s communications “became less frequent”. He says it was “a...

7. [2022] NZACC 88 – Pol v ACC (12 May 2022) [pdf, 284 KB]

   ...August 2021 is dismissed. The Court finds that the Reviewer correctly dismissed an application for review of the Corporation’s decision declining to provide Mr Pol cover for an annular tear from the 2017 accident. [84] I make no order as to costs. P R Spiller District Court Judge Solicitors: Medico Law Ltd for the respondent.

8. [2022] NZACC 96 – McGregor v ACC (19 May 2022) [pdf, 395 KB]

   ...Calzadilla v Accident Compensation Corporation [2022] NZACC 7 at [94]. ACR 272/20 concluding that she had achieved vocational independence in four work types was wrong. [106] I must therefore dismiss this appeal. There is no issue as to costs. Judge C J McGuire District Court Judge Solicitors: Shine Lawyers NZ Limited, Christchurch for the respondent.

9. [2022] NZACC 25 - Teavae v ACC (1 march 2022) [pdf, 214 KB]

   ...reasonable and appropriate one, particularly in light of Dr Legg’s report which subsequently came to hand. [58] The decision of the Reviewer dated 10 March 2020 is therefore upheld. This appeal is dismissed. [59] I make no order as to costs. P R Spiller District Court Judge Solicitors for the Corporation: Shine Lawyers NZ Ltd, Christchurch.

10. [2021] NZACC 177 – Williams v ACC (5 November 2021) [pdf, 454 KB]

    ...the foregoing that in this case I find that what occurred to the appellant does not satisfy the definition of a treatment injury as set out s 32 of the Act. [96] For this reason, the appeal must be dismissed. [97] There is no issue as to costs. Judge C J McGuire District Court Judge Solicitors: Claro Wellington, for the appellant ACC and Employment Law, Auckland for the respondent