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1. [2021] NZACC 20 - Jamieson v ACC (28 January 2021) [pdf, 160 KB]

   ...Corporation [2015] NZACC 124 at [128]. [11] It is apparent that Mr Jamieson’s approach to the appeal added unnecessarily to the Corporation’s costs. In particular, considerable time was taken, and costs incurred in relation to Mr Jamieson’s request for an unless order/exemplary damages which Judge Walker found had no merit and was unjustified. The lengthy submissions and voluminous documents filed also added to the Corporation’s preparation costs.5 In addition, the subm...

2. [2022] NZEmpC 189 Carver v Metallic Sweeping (1998) Ltd [pdf, 184 KB]

   ...time for allegedly failing to make material disclosures when he was re-employed. [10] At the hearing Mr Carver explained that the purpose of his application for leave was not to seek any order relating to his second dismissal. It was a request for time to enable him to gather evidence to support his claim relating to the first dismissal. Submissions about Mr Carver’s application proceeded on that basis. Discussion [11] Mr McGinn, counsel for Metallic, submitted that...

3. Amendment-to-Oaths-and-Declarations-Maori-Language-Regulations-2004-FINAL.pdf [pdf, 950 KB]

   ...(Maori Language) Regulations 2004 Date of issue: 27 October 2022 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 it. No. Do...

4. NZBORA Advice Customs Excise Arrival-Information Amendment Bill for publication [pdf, 188 KB]

   LEGAL ADVICE LPA 01 01 24 12 October 2022 Hon David Parker, Attorney-General Consistency with the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990: Customs and Excise (Arrival Information) Amendment Bill Purpose 1. We have considered whether the Customs and Excise (Arrival Information) Amendment Bill (the Bill) is consistent with the rights and freedoms affirmed in the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990 (the Bill of Rights Act). 2. We have not yet received a final version of the Bill.

5. Variath v Accident Compensation Corporation (Late Appeal to the District Court) [2023] NZACC 010 [pdf, 149 KB]

   ...above matter was lodged by Ms Variath on 2 January 2023. The appeal is from the decision of a Reviewer dated 7 October 2022. The Reviewer dismissed an application for review of the Corporation’s decision of 4 July 2022 declining Ms Variath’s request for 22 hours per week of childcare for her daughter. [2] On 17 January 2023, Judge Spiller issued an Initial Minute which directed that Ms Variath formally apply for leave to file the appeal out of time and set out the reasons why...

6. [2024] NZLVT 008 - Sahim v Auckland Council (5 March 2024) [pdf, 279 KB]

   ...Valuation stated that if there was disagreement with the valuation shown, an objection could be lodged with the Council by no later than 22 April 2022. A & M Sahim filed an objection to valuation with the Council. The attachment to the objection form is dated 26 May 2022. They proposed the Capital Value be $2,225,000, comprising $780,000 Land Value and $1,445,000 Value of Improvements. The objection to the Council appears to have been filed out of time. While the Tribunal has n...

7. [2023] NZEnvC 131 Genesis Energy Limited v Waikato District Council [pdf, 340 KB]

   ...under section 279(1) of the Act, such order being by consent, rather than representing a decision or determination on the merits. The Court understands for present purposes that: (a) all parties to the proceedings have executed the memorandum requesting this order; and 6 (b) all parties are satisfied that all matters proposed for the Court’s endorsement fall within the Court’s jurisdiction, and conform to the relevant requirements and objectives of the Act including, in...

8. Edwards - Aramiro and Section 1 Survey Office Plan 61863 (2023) 254 Waikato Maniapoto MB 86 (254 WMN 86) [pdf, 522 KB]

   ...of Aramiro Marae Reservation Trust for the purposes of an upgrade to the ablution block. [25] Pursuant to s 307 I amalgamate the 3,200m² as shown on survey plan M-01 from the trust land with Moerangi 1E4A block, and it is to be included and form part of the reservation. This is to be one title to be known as Moerangi 1E4A and Aramiro 1. [26] The balance of Aramiro and Section 1 Survey Office Plan 61863 will be known as Aramiro 2. [27] Pursuant to s 73 the amalgamation order...

9. Government-Reponse-to-the-Report-by-the-Privacy-Commissioner-on-the-Identity-Verification-Service.pdf [pdf, 307 KB]

   ...information matching enabling provision Date of issue: 25 July 2023 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 it....

10. Auckland Standards Committee 5 v Nicholls [2024] NZLCDT 11 (26 April 2024) [pdf, 87 KB]

    ...would appear that the source of the funds was not the IBD account but rather from other client funds held in Mr Nicholls’ trust account. Between December and late January, at which time Mr and Ms V engaged a new lawyer, the clients made several requests for further payments. Having regard to the authorised payments, the balance of funds held for Mr and Ms V as at 26 January 2024 should have been $328,077.50 before any interest, taxes or fees were accounted for. As at 31 January...