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1. [2022] NZACC 34 – Smith v ACC (10 March 2022) [pdf, 269 KB]

   ...cover under the Accident Compensation Act 1972 (“the 1972 Act”). [4] On 2 April 1992, the Corporation terminated Mr Smith’s earnings-related compensation with effect from 29 March 1992, because Mr Smith had failed to keep the Corporation informed of his earnings. [5] Mr Smith’s review of this decision was unsuccessful, as was his appeal to the Accident Compensation Appeal Authority.1 Judge Middleton identified the issue with reference to section 59(1) of the Accident Com...

2. Audit-and-monitoring-policy [pdf, 376 KB]

   ...Legal professional privilege Information contained in the provider’s files is legally privileged, however section 109 of the Act provides that legal privilege does not prevent, limit or affect the provider producing a file, record or document requested during audit. Information that is subject to legal professional privilege and produced for the purposes of an audit or investigation must not be used in: • any proceedings against the client; or • any way that is detrimental to...

3. [2025] NZREADT 06 - UX v REAA (19 February 2025) [pdf, 292 KB]

   ...for all offers to be with MH by 2 pm on the following day, 15 November. The complainant duly presented an offer of $3.1M (subject to conditions) before the deadline. Both offers were sent by MH to the vendors. On 16 November, in response to a request that the complainant be able to present a second tender, MH advised the buyer’s agent that the vendors had accepted the tender from the listing agent’s purchaser, which was $100,000 more. Complaint to Agency [12] On 14 Februa...

4. [2024] NZEmpC 181 Ford v Henry Brown and Co Ltd [pdf, 233 KB]

   ...Mr Ford disputes that he was asked why he had left his previous employment; rather, he said that the questions centred on his “fit” for a small, family owned company and that his conversations with Ms Muir, and later Mr Brown, were very informal and relaxed. [5] What is not disputed is the fact that Mr Ford was asked to provide the names of some referees, which he did. One of the referees had worked with Mr Ford at his previous place of work. The referee had been a colleague...

5. [2015] NZSSAA 016, 16 March [pdf, 28 KB]

   ...granted New Zealand Superannuation including Living Alone Payment from 1 December 2005. [3] At the end of 2007, the Ministry sought to review the appellant’s receipt of Living Alone Payment. He was asked to complete and return an annual review form. The form was not returned and Living Alone Payment was suspended on 29 December 2007 and subsequently cancelled on 9 January 2008. This resulted in a reduction in the payments paid to the appellant. Correspondence regarding this matte...

6. LA - Part 2 - Areas of Law Mental Health [pdf, 538 KB]

   ...competence Case examples Case examples demonstrate your experience and competence for each area or category. Case examples can be from mental health cases that you have either observed or conducted. Please complete the Mental Health Case Examples Form. • You must provide at least three examples of mental health cases that you have either observed or conducted . • all examples must be from within the last five years. Mental Health – Case example form You will need to complete...

7. Expression-of-Interest-and-Statutory-Delaration-2021.docx [docx, 41 KB]

   Community Magistrate Expression of Interest and Statutory Declaration Expression of Interest · Please personally complete this form and the statutory declaration. · Ensure you answer all the questions, and sign and date the declaration before an authorised witness such as a solicitor or Justice of the Peace. · Please provide a full curriculum vitae and a covering letter with your application. · Please note that you are excluded from appointment if you fall into one of the categories lis...

8. [2021] NZEmpC 34 Commissioner of Police v New Zealand Police Assoc Inc [pdf, 197 KB]

   ...Hearing: (on the papers) Appearances: H Kynaston, counsel for the plaintiff S Hornsby-Geluk, counsel for the defendant Judgment: 23 March 2021 SUPPLEMENTARY JUDGMENT OF JUDGE B A CORKILL Introduction [1] I now formalise the orders to be made following the conclusions reached in my substantive judgment.1 [2] In it, I requested counsel to file memoranda as to the form of the declarations which the Court should make in light of its conclusions and th...

9. [2020] NZSSAA 3 (27 March 2020) [pdf, 81 KB]

   ...Background [1] The matter was set down for hearing, the arrangements for the hearing have been affected by the Covid 19 Level 4 alert, and National State of Emergency. The parties have settled the facts, agreed on an outcome of the appeal, and requested that the Authority issue orders by consent. [2] The Authority wishes to express its gratitude to the parties and their counsel for their cooperation, and responsible resolution of the issues. Record The issue [3] The issue in...

10. MOJ0610_responding-to-a-application_A5-factsheet_MAR23_WEB.pdf [pdf, 484 KB]

    ...to the Court if you want to receive their decision. If you don’t respond, a judge might make a final order without hearing your views. This could affect how much time you spend with the child, or how the child is cared for. 3. Complete the form You’ll need to complete a ‘Notice of Response and Affidavit in Support’ form, and file (send or drop off) it at your nearest court. When to file the form You should give your response in the timeframe shown on the ‘Notice to R...