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1. [2021] NZACC 67 - BH v ACC (27 April 2021) [pdf, 218 KB]

   ...something which is not present in [the appellant]. ……… It is clear from a number of sources (e.g. McInniss et al, 2017; the Waikato Based Bionic Study, that up to 50% of individuals with what by definition is a mild injury will have enduring consequences. The European brain injury collective (Wilson et al, Lancet Neurology October 2017) note that there is little in the presentation that will determine clearly if the individual will improve over time or indeed deteriorat...

2. [2021] NZACC 190 – Barton v ACC (30 November 2021) [pdf, 225 KB]

   ...symptoms (affecting his cognitive ability and mood) in the years that followed, which rendered him unable to work (as a self- employed financial advisor) in the period May 2009 to December 2012. [50] The Court acknowledges that Mr Barton may well have endured pain and discomfort from his hip replacement during the period May 2009 to December 2012. The Court, however, notes the following relevant considerations. Legal considerations [51] First, there are the requirements of the gov...

3. Hoban v Attorney-General [2022] NZHRRT 16 [pdf, 161 KB]

   ...this, while there have undoubtedly been changes in social attitudes, the significance of hate speech directed against persons on the grounds of their colour, race, ethnic or national origins must not be underestimated. Racism is both endemic and enduring. The point was recently made by António Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations in his Foreword to United Nations Strategy and Plan of Action on Hate Speech (United Nations, 2020) at 1: Fighting hate, discrimination, racism...

4. Appendix 1 Draft 23rd-24th Reports under the Convention on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination [pdf, 483 KB]

   ...hate crime or crimes of prejudice are not specific, standalone offences. The terms hate crime or crimes of prejudice can be considered umbrella terms for any offence that is motivated by hostility targeted at individuals or a group who share an enduring common characteristic such as race, colour, nationality, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age or disability. Such hate motivation is an aggravating factor in the Sentencing Act. 93. Where Police record an offence and id...

5. Draft 23rd-24th Reports under the Convention on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination [pdf, 483 KB]

   ...hate crime or crimes of prejudice are not specific, standalone offences. The terms hate crime or crimes of prejudice can be considered umbrella terms for any offence that is motivated by hostility targeted at individuals or a group who share an enduring common characteristic such as race, colour, nationality, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age or disability. Such hate motivation is an aggravating factor in the Sentencing Act. 93. Where Police record an offence and id...

6. Bristol v Ngāti Rangi Trust - Rangiwaea-Tāpiri [2017] Chief Judge's MB 269 (2017 CJ 269) [pdf, 435 KB]

   2017 Chief Judge’s MB 269 IN THE MĀORI LAND COURT OF NEW ZEALAND AOTEA DISTRICT A20070002188 CJ 2007/007 UNDER Section 45, Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 IN THE MATTER OF RANGIWAEA-TĀPIRI (Formerly known as RANGIPŌ NORTH 8) – Application to Chief Judge BETWEEN RANGI BRISTOL, AIDEN GILBERT & MATIU HAITANA Applicants AND NGĀTI RANGI TRUST Respondent Hearings: 302 Aotea MB 51-64, dated 29 April 2013 326 Aotea MB 165-238, dated 25 August

7. Hauora-Chapt10W.pdf [pdf, 1 MB]

   ...Given we know there are already established models for joint agency work, it makes sense to apply these models to the Māori Health Authority and its partnerships in the health sector. To ensure these relationships and joint sign-off arrangements are enduring, we think they should be codified in statute. We recognise these reforms have only been outlined at a very high level, and there is still more detail to be worked out between the Treaty partners. With that in mind, we wish to highli...

8. Director of Proceedings v IDEA Services Ltd [2022] NZHRRT 2 [pdf, 690 KB]

   ...or short distress / disruption to the person or others), “medium impact” (an event that will have or has had some consequence of harm / injury or significant disruption to the person or others), or “high impact” (an event with major or enduring consequences in terms of harm or potential harm). The Service Manager utilised an Incident Classification Code,3 to identify the type of incident that had occurred. 2 Changes to this role have been made since the events of June...

9. KI v Accident Compensation Corporation (Contribution to Cost of Treatment) [2024] NZACC 011 [pdf, 1.8 MB]

   ...has been done in other than an extremely judicious fashion. [27] Dr Newburn reported to the appellant’s ACC case manager again on 15 February 2006. His report included the following: As you are aware, [the appellant] has long-standing and enduring issues arising from her recurrent brain injuries. She clearly has a complex group of neuropsychiatric consequences of this, requiring ongoing management by a neuropsychiatrist, clinical psychologist and at times input from others,...

10. Ngati Pahauwera Crown Summary Report November 2014 [pdf, 1.5 MB]

    ...conditions. Prior to the Crown purchase of the Mohaka Block in 1851 and the subsequent establishment of coastal pastoral stations, the Mohaka settlement reportedly allowed shore-based whaling and shipbuilding activity, although neither industry endured. Some of the witnesses to the Mohaka deed of purchase in 1851 were Europeans who gave their occupations as cooper or carpenter and were likely involved with whaling and ship building in the area.21 Shore whalers also reportedly opera...