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1. Henderson v Accident Compensation Corporation (Personal Injury) [2022] NZACC 216 [pdf, 205 KB]

   ...section 20(2)(e) to (h)). Section 25(1)(a)(i) provides that “accident” means a specific event or a series of events, other than a gradual process, that involves the application of a force (including gravity), or resistance, external to the human body. Section 25(3) notes that the fact that a person has suffered a personal injury is not of itself to be construed as an indication or presumption that it was caused by an accident. [58] In Ambros,3 the Court of Appeal stated: [...

2. [2024] NZLCDT 45 Auckland Standards Committee 1 v Jindal (24 December 2024) [pdf, 197 KB]

   ...regulated services”. We reviewed the Authorities in the U decision as follows: [35] It is well established that Parliament has set a deliberately higher threshold for conduct in a personal capacity to be considered misconduct. This recognises human frailties and the range of conduct which might fall for consideration. It would be unduly oppressive for a lawyer in his or her personal life to have to maintain the sort of standards that are, at all times, expected of him or her when ac...

3. Payne v Accident Compensation Corporation (Personal Injury) [2024] NZACC 105 [pdf, 216 KB]

   ...section 20(2)(e) to (h)). Section 25(1)(a)(i) provides that “accident” means a specific event or a series of events, other than a gradual process, that involves the application of a force (including gravity), or resistance, external to the human body. Section 25(3) notes that the fact that a person has suffered a personal injury is not of itself to be construed as an indication or presumption that it was caused by an accident. [46] Section 26(1)(c) of the Act provides that “...

4. Modifying-the-Sentencing-Reinstating-Three-Strikes-Amendment-Bill_FINAL.pdf [pdf, 876 KB]

   ...exacerbate the disproportionate impacts on Māori, young people, and disabled people. 45 The proposals to toughen the three strikes regime, however, will also help support Māori victims, who are disproportionately represented as victims of crime. Human Rights 46 The proposals in this paper may affect the Bill’s consistency with NZBORA, given the qualifying sentence requirement and lack of retrospective elements were cited in the previous Crown Law vet which considered the Bill a...

5. Tranche 3 of Cabinet and Ministerial advice on changes to clubs and ranges regulations [pdf, 1.3 MB]

   ...approvals were sought [SOU-24-MIN-0090 refers]. Compliance 11 This Bill complies with the following: 11.1 the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi; 11.2 the rights and freedoms contained in the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990 and the Human Rights Act 1993; 11.3 the disclosure statement requirements (the disclosure statement is attached); 11.4 the principles and guidelines set out in the Privacy Act 1993; 11.5 relevant international standards and obligations; and 11.6 th...

6. Glossary

   ...court documents. barrister A lawyer who presents cases in senior courts. beyond reasonable doubt The standard of proof that applies in a criminal case. Bill of Rights The New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990 was enacted to affirm, protect and promote human rights and fundamental freedoms in New Zealand. burden of proof The responsibility to prove a disputed allegation or charge. bylaws Laws made by local councils. Back to top C callover A meeting held by a judge to discuss procedural and ad...

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7. Amendments to Court Rules 2025 [pdf, 522 KB]

   ...F I D E N C E ara1554inu 2025-07-18 14:15:45 COLLINS Cross-Out COLLINS Cross-Out I N C O N F I D E N C E 24.1 the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi; 24.2 the rights and freedoms contained in the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990 or the Human Rights Act 1993; 24.3 the principles and guidelines set out in the Privacy Act 2020; 24.4 relevant international standards and obligations; 24.5 the Legislation Guidelines (2021 edition). Statutory Requirements 25 Section 228 of the D...

8. BZ v Accident Compensation Corporation (Mental Injury) [2025] NZACC 065 (22 April 2025) [pdf, 196 KB]

   ...section 20(2)(e) to (h)). Section 25(1)(a)(i) provides that “accident” means a specific event or a series of events, other than a gradual process, that involves the application of a force (including gravity), or resistance, external to the human body. Section 25(3) notes that the fact that a person has suffered a personal injury is not of itself to be construed as an indication or presumption that it was caused by an accident. [35] Section 26(1)(c) of the Act provides that “...

9. Victims of crime in the adult criminal justice system: a stocktake of the literature [pdf, 1.1 MB]

   ...including those laws proscribing criminal abuse of power. This definition applies regardless of whether there has been a criminal conviction, and extends also to secondary victims. It encompasses victims of international crimes such as war, and broader human rights violations. 1.2.1 New Zealand’s definition The New Zealand Victims’ Rights Act 2002 uses a similar definition to the United Nations encompassing both primary and secondary victims. Those defined as victims include: �...

10. ENVC Matiatia applications assess environmental effects 2013 [pdf, 978 KB]

    WAIHEKE MARINAS LTD MATIATIA MARINA Resource Consent Applications Assessment of Environmental Effects March 2013 REPORT QUALITY CONTROL Document Name Matiatia Marina Assessment of Environmental Effects Version Final Rev 2 Amended Date 28 May 2013 Document Reference AA0283 – ASL Matiatia Marina AEE Rev 2 Amended 28-05-13 Authors Title Signature Bevan Hudson Environmental Planner James Hendra Senior Environmental Planner Ma