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1. [2021] NZACC 11 - Murrell v ACC (12 January 2021) [pdf, 229 KB]

   ...Scheuermann’s disease. Most recent x-ray no problems reported. No weakness or numbness in legs. Copies of both x-rays printed and given to Jonathan and discussed good idea to get back rehab programme with physios since he has a physical job and getting ongoing back pain. Relevant Clinical Evidence Post 4 April 2016 Accident [21] On 10 June 2016 Mr Murrell underwent an MRI lumbar spine scan. The findings were as follows: On the sagittal scans there is some loss of the non...

2. [2022] NZIACDT 5 – LS v Murthy (4 April 2022) [pdf, 199 KB]

   ...sent an email to the consultancy (but addressed to the complainant) advising that his registration for an online application was complete. [13] The complainant alleges he made several phone calls to Ms Murthy to give her further details of his job description and previous employment. There was an email exchange about his immigration history. He had a consultation with her on 29 June 2020. It concerned the details needed for the expression of interest (EOI) form. She sent him...

3. A new adoption system for Aotearoa New Zealand - Summary Document [pdf, 272 KB]

   ...worker should be matched to the child because of their similar characteristics, such as their personality, cultural background, training or experience. This could help the child to relate to the social worker more easily. The social worker’s job would be to support the child through the adoption process. Support would include helping the child to share their views, where they can do so. It would also include making sure the child has age-appropriate information about the adoption,...

4. [2021] NZIACDT 26 - RH v Ji - Sanctions (23 December 2021) [pdf, 277 KB]

   ...wages of $45,745 were from 9 October 2019 (date of agreement with Mr Ji) until 17 July 2020 (reply to Immigration NZ’s letter of 27 May 2020). Immigration NZ granted her a work visa, based on her partnership, on 1 September 2020. She obtained a job offer on 3 September and started working on 9 September. The complainant says she waited more than nine months without income because of Mr Ji’s deliberate deception and concealment. [23] The complainant also demands compensati...

5. National Standards Committee 1 v Gardner-Hopkins [2022] NZLCDT 2 (13 January 2022) [pdf, 211 KB]

   ...albeit consensual, was a more serious and protracted one involving the most junior member [redacted]. [14] In our liability decision, we outlined the position of these young women, who considered their summer clerkship to be a three month-long job interview, and the 4 Bolton v Law Society [1994] 2 All ER 492 (CA). 5 See n 2 above. 6 Canterbury Westlands Standards Committee v Horsley [2014] NZLCDT 47. 4 vulnerable position that placed them in, in relation to a partner in...

6. LCRO 143/2020 TJ v YY (16 December 2021) [pdf, 230 KB]

   ...to protect his client’s interests from the perspective that Ms YY had received the benefit of an advantageous settlement. His starting point should have been that his client had received what she considered she was entitled to, and that his job was to robustly defend her position if challenged. [52] Mr TJ makes much of the fact that Ms YY did not disclose all the back accounts. It is argued that Mr TJ had been “duped” by his client. With respect to Mr TJ, this misses the po...

7. NZ BORA Advice: Civil Aviation Bill [pdf, 368 KB]

   ...rationally connected to the purpose of supporting the safe and efficient functioning of the civil aviation sector. The information required to be provided is only that which relates to the aviation participant’s activities while carrying out their job and duties (and therefore can be reasonably expected to be provided). 24. Civil aviation is a highly regulated industry, and aviation products and activities have a high risk associated with their operation and service. Those who engage...

8. [2021] NZACC 73 - McLennan v ACC (6 May 2021) [pdf, 278 KB]

   ...is on a sudden onset of symptoms in April 2008, he had in fact been developing symptoms for some months prior to this. In this regard, he was probably his own worst enemy, as, given his nature of being hardworking and wanting to do the best job possible, he had simply continued in the employment situation, with no complaint. It was not until a more severe level of symptoms broke through, and did not settle readily, that he voiced concern. Even then, his level of concern voiced...

9. [2022] NZIACDT 10 - BC v Lawlor (18 May 2022) [pdf, 192 KB]

   ...middle of building a home which stalled during the lockdown. After the lockdown, he had to close his Auckland office and move out of the city as he could not afford to live there. He was alone in rental accommodation as his wife travelled to a new job elsewhere. There was a long-term medical condition and additional stress. There was a serious deterioration in his mental health and he was often unable to respond effectively in any way. A gradual recovery started after Christmas...

10. [2021] NZACC 26 - Haugh v ACC (4 February 2021) [pdf, 215 KB]

    ...increase in the 2016 financial year and by Mr Haugh failing to disclose he was being paid at a different rate to that pre-incapacity, the hours he worked generated greater income. Mr Haugh’s evidence on this point is that his rate changed per job, not that he had been paid a lower hourly rate. [52] It is apparent that Mr Haugh raised the question of the relevant tax return year as the basis for assessment. The Court observes in the first email from the case manager to Mr...