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1. [2015] NZEmpC 48 Thorne v Kiwirail Ltd [pdf, 144 KB]

   ...being driven by the plaintiff, Mr Thorne. [2] On the day of the accident, in keeping with KiwiRail's normal procedures, Mr Thorne was required to undergo a post-incident drug and alcohol test. The test, carried out by ESR (Institute of Environmental Science & Research Limited), proved positive for cannabis. It confirmed a level of 60 ng/ml which was above the 50 ng/ml cut-off level for concentrations of cannabis. After undergoing a disciplinary process, Mr Tho...

2. IPT Annual Report 2012 [pdf, 648 KB]

   ...productivity. W K Hastings District Court Judge Chair, Immigration and Protection Tribunal 20 Statement of Intent for the 2012/2013 Financial Year Our vision, the environmental statement and the strategic plan set out in last year’s annual report remain the same and provide the framework in which we operate. The last six- monthly report set out the steps the Tribunal intended to take to address the...

3. [2021] NZACC 29 - Van Essen v ACC (9 February 2021) [pdf, 196 KB]

   ...preferred by the majority of occupational physicians. In my opinion any contribution from work to the development of Mrs Van Essen’s lumbar spinal disease is likely to have been modest in comparison to the effects of genetics and early life environmental factors. Her work in a number of occupations may have rendered the changes symptomatic or even hastened them to some degree, but if so, I would consider inborn and pre-work influences still to be the major and predominant (i.e....

4. Minhinnick v The Crown - Maioro Lands (1994) 18 Waikato Maniapoto Appellate MB 220 (18 APWM 220) [pdf, 3.8 MB]

   ...stand before you to say: that Ngati Te Ata are the kaitiaki of Maioro on behalf of Tainui and are the appropriate Claimant." Following this submission some discussion followed as to what was the meaning of Kaitiaki. Carmen Kirkwood, the Environmental Manager of th e Huakina Development Trust, then gave evidence on oath. She stated that _ ~ Waikato Manlapoto Appellate Court Minute Il 2 SEP \99~ . Book folio __ .?~~ __ _ - 9 - there was full support for Ngati Te Ata to go...

5. [2021] NZACC 5 - Andrews v ACC (12 January 2021) [pdf, 214 KB]

   ...attribute his chronic disability as primarily related to his minor head injury five years ago. As Dr Moran correctly pointed out: “It is well documented in the literature that irrespective of the original cause of the headache that psychological and environmental factors begin to play a greater role in headache maintenance in particular in chronic long term cases.” [136] Dr Fink concludes: It must be acknowledged that the concussion/brain injury that occurred on 14 March 201...

6. Youth Justice Indicators Counting Rules and Limitations December 2020 [pdf, 243 KB]

   ...by deception Illicit drug offences Illicit drugs Possess cannabis or drug-related utensils; using cannabis Prohibited and regulated weapons and explosives offences Weapon offences Possess offensive weapon or knife Property damage and environmental pollution Property damage Wilful damage including graffiti-related offences; unlawfully interfere with motor vehicles; intentional damage; arson Public order offences Public disorder Wilful trespass; disorderly behaviour;...

7. COVID-19 Alert Level 2 in the District Court data summary v1.0 [pdf, 287 KB]

   ...offences 322 -18 -5% -260 -45% 09: Fraud, deception and related offences 179 -28 -14% -32 -15% 10: Illicit drug offences 379 12 3% 119 46% 11: Prohibited and regulated weapons and explosives offences 144 -11 -7% -10 -6% 12: Property damage and environmental pollution 141 -20 -13% 0 0% 13: Public order offences 110 -1 -1% -17 -14% 14: Traffic and vehicle regulatory offences 751 27 4% -23 -3% 15: Offences against justice procedures, government security and government operations 6...

8. Youth Justice Indicators Counting Rules and Limitations [pdf, 280 KB]

   ...by deception Illicit drug offences Illicit drugs Possess cannabis or drug-related utensils; using cannabis Prohibited and regulated weapons and explosives offences Weapon offences Possess offensive weapon or knife Property damage and environmental pollution Property damage Wilful damage including graffiti-related offences; unlawfully interfere with motor vehicles; intentional damage; arson Public order offences Public disorder Wilful trespass; disorderly behaviour;...

9. [2018] NZEmpC 147 Amcor Flexibles (NZ) Ltd v Gillan [pdf, 403 KB]

   ...independent medical assessment and to be stood down from work on full pay until it was completed. First medical report [11] Amcor instructed Dr Mary Obele to undertake the independent medical assessment. Dr Obele is a specialist in occupational and environmental medicine. Her specialist area of practice is in fitness for work, workplace risks and hazards, illness and injury rehabilitation. [12] Dr Obele produced several reports about Mr Gillan’s fitness for work some of w...

10. Hamon v Te Maari Mangakino Pouakani Marae (2020) 233 Waiariki MB 296 (233 WAR 296) [pdf, 263 KB]

    ...Charter is “Whakamanatia Te Tapū, Te Ihi, Te Wehi, me te Tino Rangatiratanga o tatou iwi ā rohe o Mangakino”, which is translated as “[t]o empower the people of Mangakino to develop, enhance and achieve their cultural, social, economic and environmental aspirations”. There is a focus on the people of Mangakino, which is understandable given the 1972 Order in Council refers to Māori of the district. It could be argued that the reference to Mangakino indicates that residenc...