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1. [2021] NZACC 112 – Grey v ACC (26 July 2021) [pdf, 238 KB]

   ...herniation was likely caused by the accident but he thought that the degeneration at C5/6 was a gradual process condition due to Mr Grey’s work. [8] An Initial Occupational Assessment (“IOA”) was completed by Mr Paul Fennessy of Focus on Jobs on 21 October 2013. Mr Fennessy noted Mr Grey’s 29-year work history, working for the previous 14 years as a stevedore at the Ports of Auckland, and before that as a courier and labourer. He identified Mr Grey’s existing transferable...

2. [2023] NZEmpC 106 Ling v Super Cuisine Group Ltd [pdf, 254 KB]

   ...However, this was one event that could not on its own amount to a course of conduct. On the other hand, it could amount to a breach of duty by the employer, and I consider it in that context below. Facts [19] Mr Ling was recruited for a chef job with Laoguangzhou Cuisine Group Ltd through an immigration consultant in June 2018. He arrived in New Zealand on 6 August 2018 and started work as a chef with Super Cuisine on 7 August 2018.14 [20] He worked Tuesday to Sunday (six day...

3. Andrews v Accident Compensation Corporation (Leave to appeal to the High Court) [2025] NZACC 45 (10 March 2025) [pdf, 231 KB]

   ...issued a further decision confirming that it was unable to change the date of subsequent incapacity from 4 July 2014 to 10 October 2014. It explained: ACC considers the core tasks of your role to be what was described by Neale Packaging on the job task analysis form dated 24/3/2005. The medical evidence and recent occupational physician assessment continued to support that you were incapacitated (for the duties of your pre-injury job role) from 4 July 2014. Please note the date of...

4. [2024] NZIACDT 29 INZ v Li (6 December 2024) [pdf, 253 KB]

   ...2024 REPRESENTATION: Registrar: Self-represented Complainant: No appearance Adviser: Self-represented 2 PRELIMINARY [1] The adviser acted for the client on a work visa which was successful. However, there was no job and the client was the victim of an immigration scam. The adviser admits that at no time did she engage directly with the client, instead communicating with unlicensed agents. [2] A complaint against the adviser was made by Immigration...

5. [2007] NZEmpC CC 5/07 Reynolds v Burgess [pdf, 116 KB]

   ...[8] The case for Ms Burgess was clear and relatively straight forward. Her evidence was to the following effect. [9] In late 2001 Ms Burgess and her husband moved to Kaiapoi, near Christchurch. Prior to her arrival, her mother had arranged a job for her at Raeward Fresh. This company provides fresh produce to hotels, restaurants and other wholesale customers on a daily basis. [10] Ms Burgess was employed by Raeward Fresh on what she described as a “casual contract”. Sh...

6. [2024] NZEnvC 242 Royal Forest and Bird Protection Society of New Zealand Incorporated v Thames-Coromandel District Council [pdf, 16 MB]

   ...FTC542 Wentworth Valley Fragment 1 FTC546 Wentworth Valley fragments FTC557 Waiharakeke fragments Appendix 9, Maps 1-17: SNAs associated with commercial forestry <add maps here> : 0 740 1480 2220 Meters Date: 1/10/2024; Job Number: GS-981; Status: Draft; By: TCDC; Coordinate System: NZGD2000 NZTM Map 1 of 17 Forestry Significant Natural Areas COROMANDEL TCDC District Plan Legend Forest SNA Forest Boundary Parcel Boundary This Publication is copyright rese...

7. Careers with the Public Defence Service

   ...ethic, are versatile self-starters and excellent communicators, and are able to build and maintain strong working relationships. Applicants must focus on their clients, and manage multiple pressures and a wide range of tasks. “I love my job!” Testimonial – Louise, senior lawyer with the PDS I have been a senior lawyer with the PDS, for almost 5 years. I love my job! I am proud of the high standard of criminal law defence work that we lawyers at the PDS do for those in the c...

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8. EQ & EQQ v UJ Ltd & UJU [2016] NZDT 955 (17 August 2016) [pdf, 87 KB]

   ...weatherboards had also shifted, though this could have been due to the dark colour of the paint which would have been affected by temperatures. Mr B said that there was no evidence that UJ Ltd had applied the paint incorrectly or badly. To ensure that the job lasted longer, it would have been prudent to strip the paint back to the weatherboards. [7] Mr UJU, the director of UJ Ltd, denied that he was liable to Mr EQ. In his view, he had done the job exactly as agreed with the previou...

9. MD v BL [2019] NZDT 1376 (1 July 2019) [pdf, 193 KB]

   ...lack of progress over 3 months was unsatisfactory, and a breach of the customer’s right to have work completed within a reasonable time. 9. I have had regard to BL’s evidence that he clearly advised MD at the start that he was fitting this job in around other work that would take priority. Whilst this may have been the case, I was unable to make a finding on the evidence presented. There was no email or text outlining this condition, and MD disputed that this had ever been expla...

10. O Ltd v TG [2025] NZDT 27 (28 January 2025) [pdf, 146 KB]

    ...quotation provided for one undercoat, two topcoats and for scaffolding to be used. TG said she emphasised to O Ltd’s Mr M that the roof could not be walked on to access part of the house exterior because it is made of metal tiles. 2. After the job started, TG decided on a different topcoat colour. O Ltd invoiced an additional cost of $1547.90 for the additional labour and materials involved, but TG says a specific amount was not given and Mr M said he would just charge the cost of pri...