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1. [2021 NZACC 189 – CD v ACC (30 November 2021) [pdf, 578 KB]

   ...induced menopause may have contributed to her headaches and lethargy. But did unlikely result in her sudden deterioration in symptoms and the inability to work. She had untreated menopause for 28 years prior and had been able to work in demanding jobs such as [an occupation]. [Emphasis added] [94] In turn, Dr Fenton replied to Dr Happy's report clarifying her position in an additional report dated 12 December 2019: Thank you for your further note. I am beginning to think t...

2. Brunton v Accident Compensation Corporation (Treatment Injury) [2023] NZACC 187 [pdf, 382 KB]

   ...noted the following: Has had a rough time since her gastroscopy. Feels traumatised, talks in terMs of 'soul leaving body'. 'been microchipped'. Feels her trust is undermined. Not wanting any medical procedures. Had to quit job, wants to do nothing and do nothing (sic). Still has a sore stomach. Iodine helps. son is 19. a/ Julie classifies her ill health in a non medical framework. she believed she has been poisoned by her gastroscopy, including exposure to mercu...

3. Evaluation of Family Safety Teams pilot: stage 1 [pdf, 3 MB]

   ...importance of monitoring programme attendance was also highlighted. FST interviews and meetings Auckland • At establishment, during the first half of 2005, the Auckland FST comprised a Police Supervisor; a Police Investigator; two Child Advocates (job-shared position) and a Victim Advocate from a local non-governmental organisation (NGO) – Preventing Violence in the Home (PVH) – which holds the Family Safety Team contract for this area; a Child Advocate from CYFS, and a Victim...

4. Iwi panels: an evaluation of their implementation & operation at Hutt Valley, Gisborne & Manukau from 2014 to 2015 [pdf, 568 KB]

   ...Māori values consistently and repeatedly to engage, welcome, calm, be direct and challenge offenders and awhi and tautoko them. This includes expressing rangatiratanga, and iwi panel providers’ proactive stance to do what it takes to get the job done. It’s also about establishing trusting relationships and forming collaborations that support success. Providers demonstrate these relationships and are adept at leveraging them to develop new ones as required. As iwi panels beca...

5. [2011] NZEmpC 65 Zhou v Chief Executive of the Department of Labour [pdf, 62 KB]

   ...foreign government in question has already been conceded but what has not been disclosed are the “specific instances of this activity” and why they constituted “unauthorised disclosures of information”, given the nature of the plaintiff’s job function. Mr Harrison, on behalf of the plaintiff, challenges the assertion by the Director that the plaintiff has already been advised of the gist of this information, that is of the specific instances of disclosure, and why these w...

6. [2010] NZEmpC 147 Burns v Media Design School Ltd [pdf, 21 KB]

   ...submitted that the plaintiff has not provided to the Court any reliable evidence to support his claim of impecuniosity. He noted that counsel for the plaintiff advised the Court during a callover on 22 April 2010 that the plaintiff has a house and a job in Ireland and, although he has debts, his situation is improving. Any issue of impecuniosity can be met, in Mr Langton’s submission, by ordering the security to be paid by way of instalment. [12] As to the length of hearing, M...

7. [2009] NZEmpC AC 3B/09 Clark v Board of Trustees of Dargaville High School [pdf, 22 KB]

   ...Association apologise for their part in advising the Defendants (sic) during the process”; that a range of documents listed was to be removed from his file at Dargaville High School; that the Board was to prepare a mutually agreed job reference including some specified items; and the Board would withdraw claims of costs in the District and Employment Courts. [13] I do not accept that this was, in all the circumstances, a reasonable offer, the absence of acceptance by th...

8. Wellington Standards Committee v Laglolago [2015] NZLCDT 43 [pdf, 27 KB]

   ...This was not for a similar matter and we place little weight on this history. Mitigating circumstances [11] We note that in our decision we found Ms Lagolago to be a “… well motivated and diligent practitioner attempting to do the best job she could for her clients, albeit in a less than competent manner …” (on this occasion). [12] We consider that Ms Lagolago is a practitioner who deserves some support, encouragement and rehabilitation. She is working, as submitted by...

9. 2017 NZSSAA 031 (28 June 2017) [pdf, 95 KB]

   ...appellant in person K Brereton – Lay Advocate (appearing by audio visual link) R Shaw – for the Ministry DECISION Background [1] XXXX appeals the decision of the Chief Executive, upheld by a Benefits Review Committee, to cancel his Jobseeker Support from 20 April 2016 due to the overseas income of his spouse which was above the income limit for entitlement. [2] Mr XXXX applied for Income Support after he was made redundant. When Mr XXXX made this application, he...

10. QR v UC [2014] NZIACDT 60 (30 April 2014) [pdf, 117 KB]

    ...reasons for declining the application. The letter acknowledged Immigration New Zealand had erroneously issued a visa, potentially due to the same mistake the adviser made. Immigration New Zealand’s letter said: “Although you were issued a graduate job search work visa by INZ on the basis of completing a level 5 diploma in nursing, this looks to have been issued in error and INZ are in the process of rectifying the situation by cancelling this visa and allowing you to apply for a more...