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1. J Ltd v U Ltd [2024] NZDT 170 (17 April 2024) [pdf, 220 KB]

   ...the yard for inspection did not equate to possession and that Mr O only left his keys for his own convenience. He maintained there was no intention by U Ltd to possess the truck, nor was there an agreement by the parties for U Ltd to undertake a job. 15. The parties disputed whether Mr O drove his truck onto the shared parking lot or whether U Ltd staff did so. In the absence of any additional supporting evidence as to this point, there is insufficient evidence as to who drove the t...

2. Accident Compensation Corporation (Leave to Appeal to the High Court) [2023] NZACC 020 [pdf, 216 KB]

   ...employed by a district health board in New Zealand in 2013/2014. During 2014, her life became difficult with workplace, marital and health related issues. In August 2014, the applicant’s GP treated her for migraines. Ultimately, she left her job, her marriage broke down, and in early 2015 she moved to Australia. [3] On 8 March 2019, an ACC injury claim form was filed for a sensitive claim said to relate to an event on 8 March 2014. The claim form indicated that the applican...

3. MOJ0342.2-Homicide-factsheet-FEB22-PRINT.pdf [pdf, 689 KB]

   ...whānau for comment. Your police victim liaison officer can give you advice on dealing with the media. COURT VICTIM ADVISOR Once the defendant has made their first appearance in court, a court victim advisor will get in touch with you. It’s their job to keep you informed about the progress of your case and to help you through the court process. They can also tell you where to get emotional and financial support. The court victim advisor, police victim liaison officer, or your suppo...

4. MOJ0344.2-factsheet-Affected-by-crime-Nov21-PRINT.pdf [pdf, 654 KB]

   ...whānau for comment. Your police victim liaison officer can give you advice on dealing with the media. COURT VICTIM ADVISOR Once the defendant has made their first appearance in court, a court victim advisor will get in touch with you. It’s their job to keep you informed about the progress of your case and to help you through the court process. They can also tell you where to get emotional and financial support. The court victim advisor, police victim liaison officer, or your suppo...

5. MOJ0217.2E_SEP22_WEB.pdf [pdf, 134 KB]

   ...powers and limitations of the trustees, are set out in the trust order. This makes the trust order one of the most important documents for the trust, and each trustee should have a copy and be familiar with it. Some judges call it the trustees’ ‘job description’. Other powers and limitations conferred on trustees by legislation include: • Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 • Trusts Act 2019 • Income Tax Act 2007 • Resource Management Act 1991 • Charitable Trusts Act 1957...

6. Waitemata DHB v Shalini Sharma (Work Related Gradual Process) [2023] NZACC 39 [pdf, 176 KB]

   ...explained by the fact that she has been exposed to repetitive trauma to the shoulder. This is an occupational hazard for nursing staff in this work environment. … … [her injuries] are related to consistent repetitive traumatic injury. Her job is such that she is exposed to shoulder injuries on a constant basis and if you had read my letter dated the 22nd of September, I have outlined this very fact that they are exposed to heavy, dependent patients where they are lifting and...

7. 2023 NZPSPLA 076 [pdf, 198 KB]

   ...account from his own supports this finding. [26] Accordingly, I do not find it established in this instance that Mr Campbell’s actions were materially improper. Did Mr Campbell act in a professional manner? [27] Mr SW says that Argyle’s job was unsatisfactory, and they were left with a malfunctioning security system and poor workmanship. They have had to spend many hours themselves trying to fix the problem which he considers should have been Mr Campbell’s responsibility....

8. Teeuwen v Accident Compensation Corporation (Claim for treatment injury) [2024] NZACC 206 [pdf, 174 KB]

   ...On 30 October 2019, Mr Teeuwen presented at the Hutt Valley A&E with pain his shoulder. Dr Joanna Carson diagnosed Mr Teeuwen with “Sprain/Strain – Rotator Cuff”, and prescribed pain killers. On 1 November 2019, Mr Teeuwen left his job in Wellington and returned home. [9] On 5 November 2019, Mr Teeuwen presented to Dr Richard Boon, GP. Dr Boon recorded his impression that the shoulder was behaving as a frozen shoulder. He queried a pectoral tear with significant inflam...

9. 202412 LTIB Topic Consultation Document [pdf, 318 KB]

   ...victims, making sure offenders face consequences for their actions, delivering courts and justice services, and protecting human rights and our democratic system. The Ministry looks after more than 150 laws across 52 systems. The Ministry’s main job is to support judges and the courts and tribunals. We support the Supreme Court, Court of Appeal, High Court, District Court, Coroners Court, Environment Court, Employment Court, and Māori Land Court. We also support 27 tribunals and autho...

10. [2024] NZEmpC 254 Rookes v Tillmans Fine Furniture Ltd [pdf, 230 KB]

    ...February 2023. It stated that there was a genuine reason for its existence:6 …The reason for [the agreement] being fixed term, and finishing at the end of the term, is the [employee] will have a reasonable amount of time to search for a new job after the Christmas / New Year holiday season finishes. [10] The Authority examined the requirements for a fixed-term employment agreement in s 66 of the Act and was not satisfied that they were met.7 That conclusion opened the door f...