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1. Recommendations recap - issue 2 [pdf, 1.7 MB]

   ...concerns during several visits to the hospital was the lack of discussions between the hospital and family and the lack of adequate answers to questions that the family posed. COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS The Coroner commented that the Health and Disability Commissioner also became involved with this matter. The result of that was a mediated settlement effectively reached between the family of the deceased and the hospital staff. Part of that process dealt with this lack of co...

2. [2023] NZEnvC 124 PowerCo Ltd v Manawatu District Council [pdf, 2.9 MB]

   ...and unobstructed from the ground upwards, and which is adjacent to the main living area of the dwelling unit. Structures which will enhance the use and enjoyment of the court and special modifications to houses to suit the needs of those with disabilities (e.g. ramps) will be permitted. LOCAL ROAD means roads that provide access and connectivity within a local area. Local roads in urban areas typically carry up to 3,000 vehicles per day, have low vehicle speeds, have two lanes and...

3. [2011] NZEmpC 108 Auckland District Health Board v Bierre [pdf, 145 KB]

   ...benefit the employee. By contrast in this case, Dr Allum is a Board employee with direct obligations to the employer. Finally, in analysing Coy, the purpose of the information is also relevant. The psychologist in Coy was providing health and disability services to the patient and the assessment was carried out primarily for the benefit of the patient. The psychologist in Coy was not contracted for the purpose of providing a report and the reports initiated were secondary to tre...

4. [2006] NZEmpC AC 55/06 Downey v NZ Greyhound Racing Assoc Inc [pdf, 80 KB]

   ...for the race day, non-race day and on call services required of Mr Downey. The remuneration payable including expenses, is set out in the clauses and a schedule. Compensation for redundancy, pension benefits, medical, dental, life, disability or other assurance protection is specifically excluded. However, Mr Downey was required to comply with Greyhound Racing’s health & safety policy and the provisions of the Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992. [17] So fa...

5. Potae v ACC [2014] NZACA 5 [pdf, 65 KB]

   ...was clear that there was no evidence of an acute neurological illness as the cause and no evidence of encephalitis. Nor could he say whether the infantile spasms were a cause, or an effect of the beginning of Hiria’s physical and intellectual disability, but he did say that the atheoid cerebral palsy that Hiria is described as having in her post 1989 treatment notes was a chronic condition Hiria has developed as an outcome of her earlier neurological injury. Dr Stanley also expl...

6. Baigent v ACC interim [2014] NZACA 15 [pdf, 55 KB]

   ...out in the letter dated 2 June 2006. [39] Nor can I see why the established common law principles of accord and satisfaction should not apply, as Mr Baigent had competent legal advice throughout and cannot be said to have been under any form of disability or duress when he instructed Mr Miller to agree to the rates that were put to him and as Mr Greene properly found, ACC was equally bound when it tried to pay a lesser sum. Procedural matters and directions [40] When preparing th...

7. Edwards v ACC [2013] NZACA 10 [pdf, 61 KB]

   ...from Tuesday to Friday, with full time carers looking after him, and Ms Edwards cared for Geoffrey from Saturday to Tuesday. [14] From 2000, when Geoffrey was 20 years old, he attended the Eastern Institute of Technology three days a week and the Disability Resource Centre two days a week. He lived with his parents from Saturday to Monday and with paid carers in Napier from Tuesday to Friday. [15] Ms Edwards said in her statement of evidence and at review, that she had planned on ha...

8. Neal-Taiharuru 4C3C (2016) 132 Taitokerau MB 97 (132 TTK 97) [pdf, 225 KB]

   ...the February 2014 hearing, a significant point of difference arose between Mr Neal and Rhona Welsh as to the appropriate area for Milton Welsh’s five shares (which had been returned to Mr Welsh pursuant to the s 45 order). Milton Welsh suffers a disability. Rhona Welsh informed the Court that she held power of attorney. I directed her to file a copy of the power of attorney. This was not received until 18 July 2014. The power of attorney is also dated 18 July 2014. [19] At the hea...

9. Have your say on the family justice system - easy read [pdf, 5.9 MB]

   ...No Not sure 72 Do you think having a lawyer is the right thing for all children and their families? Yes No Not sure Do you think a lawyer for a child works as well for children with disabilities? Yes No Not sure 73 Do you have anything else you want to tell us about the Lawyer for a child? For example you could tell us about: • ways to make it better • things that worry you abou...

10. E94 John Mckensey – Lighting - RE – Applicant [pdf, 4.5 MB]

    ...Sensitive Receivers / Receiving Environment Construction lighting can result in adverse effects on sensitive receivers and the receiving environment, including effects associated with lighting spill, changes to sky viewing conditions and glare that can disable or distract motorists. Light sensitive areas for the Project comprise the following with direct views of the Project area: 2951 Wynyard Edge Alliance |Construction Lighting Management Plan Rev D | September 2018 Page |...