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1. Jones v Accident Compensation Corporation (Leave to appeal to the High Court) [2024] NZACC 176 (6 November 2024) [pdf, 264 KB]

   ...compensation he had received since April 1992. [6] In an internal email dated 20 April 2015 the Corporation’s technical claims manager advised Mr Jones’ case manager that the Corporation did not need to issue a new decision in response to this request. [7] Mr Jones applied for review of the 20 April 2015 email. On 17 August 2015 the Reviewer dismissed the application for review on the basis that the 20 April 2015 email was not a reviewable decision. On 20 June 2017 the Corporati...

2. Fenning v Accident Compensation Corporation (Lump sum compensation) [2025] NZACC 55 (1 April 2025) [pdf, 161 KB]

   ...to lump sum compensation. [6] On 5 September 2022, Mr Fenning underwent an assessment by Dr Kris Fernando, Neuropsychologist. On 6 November 2022, Dr Fernando reported: Overall, Colin has very well-developed cognitive abilities and this information was discussed with Colin. There is no indication that the injury he suffered five years ago has continued to impact on his cognitive functioning. This is to be expected as ongoing cognitive and behavioural sequelae are typically asso

3. [2025] NZEmpC 23  LAF v MEC & NIR [pdf, 217 KB]

   ...INGLIS (Application for freezing and ancillary orders) (Application for interim non-publication orders) Introduction [1] The applicant has filed a without notice application for a freezing and ancillary order against the first respondent, a former employee, and the first respondent’s family trust. [2] As the application has been made without notice, the first respondent has not had the opportunity to address the allegations. Non-publication orders [3] The a...

4. Proactive-Release_GR-to-the-JCR-Inquiry-into-the-2023-General-Election.FINAL.pdf [pdf, 474 KB]

   ...Inquiry into the 2023 General Election Date of issue: 13 May 2025 The following documents have been proactively released in accordance with Cabinet Office Circu lar CO (23) 04. Some information has been withheld on the basis that it would not, if requested under the Official Information Act 1982 (OIA), be re leased . 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...

5. 03042025-Financial-Markets-Conduct-Amendment-Bill.pdf [pdf, 248 KB]

   ...financial markets conduct by making it easier for participants to comply with the requirements of, and for the Financial Markets Authority (FMA) to administer, the financial markets regulatory system. 5. The Bill is part of a financial services reform package of three Bills that seek to streamline and ensure the effectiveness of financial services regulation. The other two Bills are the Financial Service Providers (Registration and Dispute Resolution) Amendment Bill and the Credit C...

6. [2025] NZEmpC 115  Otira Stagecoach Hotel Limited v Wright  [pdf, 162 KB]

   ...Mr Wright claimed that he was dismissed by Otira Stagecoach following an incident in the hotel on 14 November 2018. He claimed that he was assaulted by Otira Stagecoach’s shareholder and director, Lester Rowntree. [2] The alleged assault formed the basis of Mr Wright’s claim of constructive dismissal in the Employment Relations Authority. The Authority agreed that Mr Wright was unjustifiably dismissed and ordered Otira Stagecoach to pay him compensation.1 1 Wright v...

7. Before the trial

   ...particular address, reporting to the Police every day and not being allowed to drive. The duty lawyer advises Oliver to apply for legal aid because Oliver earns little money and the offence is so serious. He also helps him complete the application form. Depending on their financial situation, an offender may have to pay towards their legal aid or have to pay it back at a later date. The local Legal Aid office writes back to Oliver within 24 hours of getting the application. The l...

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8. 2025 NZPSPLA 074.pdf [pdf, 106 KB]

   ...as they did not get any contracts. Mr and Mrs Shaw say they did not officially engage Mr Shaw to work in security but accept they gave Mr Miller a House and Farm Security Service uniform, and he accompanied Mr Shaw with them both wearing their uniforms to advertise their business. [3] The issues I therefore need to decide are whether Mr or Mrs Shaw have contravened the Act by operating a security business without a licence or engaging a security worker who did not hold a COA. If so,...

9. [2025] NZEmpC 170 Saphoo v Yunan [pdf, 182 KB]

   ...Authority. [17] The Court of Appeal in Peter Reynolds Mechanical Ltd v Denyer identified the primary purpose of s 140(6) is to secure compliance. Further, it found that the section must be intended to enable the Court to impose some form of sanction for non- compliance with the compliance order.3 The need to deter non-compliance by the party involved or more generally is a consideration. [18] A range of non-exhaustive factors was indicated by the Court of Appeal in Rey...

10. ENVC Matiatia transcript 20150727 [pdf, 1.9 MB]

    BEFORE THE ENVIRONMENT COURT AT AUCKLAND ENV-2013-AKL-000174 IN THE MATTER OF A Notice of Motion under s87G requesting the granting of resource consents to Waiheke Marinas Ltd to establish a Marina @ Matiatia Bay Waiheke Island in the Hauraki Gulf. BETWEEN WAIHEKE MARINAS LTD Applicant AND AUCKLAND COUNCIL DIRECTION MATIATIA INCORPORATED NGATI PAOA IWI TRUST AUCKLAND TRANSPORT THOMAS GREVE AND KRISTIN LEWIS Other s274 Parties Hear...