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1. [2018] NZSSAA 57 (31 October 2018) [pdf, 133 KB]

   ...reason for the overpayments is that the appellant was in a relationship at the time, and any entitlement to benefit payments was at half the married rate. There is no dispute that the person with whom he was in a relationship (the appellant’s former wife) was receiving benefit payments from outside New Zealand, and she failed to declare them. The result was overpaid benefit, and half was repaid by the appellant and half by the appellant’s former wife. [4] It is important to re...

2. [2018] NZSSAA 58 (19 November 2018) [pdf, 131 KB]

   ...trip was a job interview or definite job prospect, the Ministry asked for further information to confirm that her absence from New Zealand was solely to attend a job interview or follow up on a job prospect. [23] The Ministry says that despite requesting relevant evidence to support the appellant’s application, it did not receive any response in writing. Ms Ji said that the appellant confirmed in writing and at the hearing that the purpose of her travel was training which is not...

3. Proactive release – Community Magistrates (Remuneration and Allowances) Order 2019 [pdf, 690 KB]

   ...(Remuneration and Allowances) Order 2019 Date of issue: 27 November 2019 The following documents have been proactively released in accordance with Cabinet Office Circular CO (18) 4. Some information has been withheld on the basis that it would not, if requested under the Official Information Act 1982 (OIA), be released. Where that is the case, the relevant section of the OIA has been noted and no public interest has been identified that would outweigh the reasons for withholding...

4. [2022] NZACC 47 – Kelly v ACC (22 March 2022) [pdf, 157 KB]

   ...Corporation’s decision. At the review hearing held on 11 February 2020, for which Ms Kelly had been given notice, there was no appearance by her. The Reviewer telephoned Ms Kelly, who advised that the hearing date had slipped her mind, and she requested that the hearing be rescheduled. It was agreed that the hearing would be reconvened on 18 February 2020, and an updated hearing notice was sent to Ms Kelly for this date. At the rescheduled hearing on 18 February 2020, again ther...

5. [2022] NZACC 35 – Stryder v ACC (10 March 2022) [pdf, 211 KB]

   ...sustained. He subsequently lodged a number of review applications against various decisions of the Corporation. These applications included cases where the Corporation refused to pay the costs of assessments and treatment undertaken at Mr Stryder’s request. 2 [3] On 12 January 2021, Judge McGuire allowed Mr Stryder’s appeal in respect of the Corporation’s decision declining to pay him weekly compensation between 16 April 2014 and 11 October 2015. Judge McGuire directed...

6. 2021-11-03 D-G of Conservation - Legal submissions - PC8 - primary sector hearing [pdf, 163 KB]

   ...Water quality in Otago is poor in parts, especially towards the bottom end of catchments which includes the coastal environment. 11. The New Zealand Coastal Policy Statement 2010 (NZCPS) Objective 1 relevantly states: To safeguard the integrity, form, functioning and resilience of the coastal environment and sustain its ecosystems, including marine and intertidal areas, dunes and land, by: … • maintaining coastal water quality, and enhancing it where it has deteriorated fr...

7. 2021-07-05 TAs MOC options for relief.pdf [pdf, 230 KB]

   ...OPTIONS FOR EVOLVED RELIEF FOR COMMUNITY WATER SUPPLIES May it please the Court: 1. Counsel refers to discussion during closing submissions of Counsel regarding the relief set out in Mr Twose’s Supplementary Evidence dated 12 May 2021. 2. As requested, Counsel has set out drafting options reflecting the discussion with the Court. 3. Both options are included, although Counsel considers Option 2 is the better of the two because: (a) It avoids unnecessary repetition in the...

8. 2021-12-02 ORC - MOC - re PC1 Chapter 7 (Landfills) & PC8 Part H [pdf, 138 KB]

   ...suggested that a teleconference to discuss the next steps may be an efficient way to proceed. 22 Counsel notes that a teleconference is scheduled in relation to Part A and Part G of PC8 Urban Provisions on Wednesday 8 December 2021 and respectfully requests that the next steps in relation to Chapter 7 and Part H are also discussed at that teleconference. This would allow any evidence timetable for Part H of PC8 (to the extent required) to be aligned with the timetable for the ot...

9. Ngāti Tai Hapū Inc. v Official Assignee - Lot 6 DP 343 49 (2021) 260 Waiariki MB 123 (260 WAR 123) [pdf, 228 KB]

   ...and therefore the applicant lacked standing to bring the application. Secondly, I found the land to have the status of General land, meaning it falls outside of the jurisdiction of the Māori Land Court.2 [6] At the hearing on 13 August 2020 I requested the Official Assignee file a memorandum as to costs, with Mr Nicholas given an opportunity to respond. A memorandum was received from the Official Assignee on 25 August 2020 and no response was received by Mr Nicholas. 1 238...

10. CVA Media Release support available for victims during lockdown [pdf, 184 KB]

    ...social services with national help lines available to talk to you, as well as offer practical support and access to safe, emergency accommodation if you need it. “Leaving your home to get yourself and/or others to safety is considered an essential form of travel and you will not be in breach of the level 4 restrictions if you leave your neighbourhood for these reasons. “Sometimes it is unsafe for you to reach out for help while you are in the same space as the person who is hurting...