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1. Stewart v Accident Compensation Corporation (Vocational Independence) [2022] NZACC 197 [pdf, 335 KB]

   ...Gaye would not be capable of the tasks of this work type which exceed the identified restrictions noted above. This is especially so with respect to standing, sitting, walking. Gaye agrees and had the following comments “had to stop 3 of my jobs because of my knee”. Credit or Loans Officer This work type is not suitable because the tasks required are materially present to varying degrees, beyond Gaye’s capability, based on the restrictions noted above. This is based spec...

2. Needham v Accident Compensation Corporation (Cover for Occupational Noise-induced Hearing Loss) [2024] NZACC 133 (5 August 2024) [pdf, 314 KB]

   ...would give him food. (ii) (1958: about 17 years old) He was doing butchering/farm/shearing and the like. …So basically he was a beggar [Mrs Needham clarified that she meant dogsbody] from 12 to about 17 or about 15, actually and then he got a job, first of all learning to be a butchers apprentice and then that only lasted a short time and then he learnt how to milk a few cows 'cos his body structure was getting stronger and he was physically fitter. When they talk about him...

3. Hodgson v Accident Compensation Corporation (Work-Related Personal Injury) [2024] NZACC 40 [pdf, 326 KB]

   ...the (left) thumb and getting worse. Strapped it but not getting better. [11] On 18 February 2021, a workplace injury needs assessment was lodged by AFFCO. It notes that Ms Hodgson’s accident occurred on 13 February 2021. It notes that her job classification is “heavy” and she has been employed for three weeks. The assessment also notes: Sprain tendon wrist/hand … peeling kidneys in slaughter floor. Started getting pain in wrist and thumb on right hand. [12] General p...

4. [2014] NZEmpC 159 Franix Construction Ltd v Tozer [pdf, 146 KB]

   ...changed to a daily figure of $300 (plus GST). [11] Mr Tozer’s role at Franix was to oversee and administer the activities of subcontractors, manage subcontractors’ charges, collate materials, handle invoices generated in relation to particular jobs being undertaken by Franix, and deal with telephone calls to and from Franix’s clients. Mr Tozer performed these duties principally at Franix’s office but also went to its building sites and to suppliers’ premises as required....

5. Smith v ACC [2010] NZACA 6 [pdf, 192 KB]

   ...inconsistencies. I simply point out that Mr Smith was initially unequivocal about the fact that he worked up to the time of the surgery. Further, that he had a supervisory role in the operation of the business, ensuring its workers (on the various jobs) kept painting the units - such role being consistent with the fact that he worked after 15 September 1989;  In order for Mr Smith to succeed with this review he must demonstrate that ACC’s calculation was manifestly wron...

6. [2022] NZACC 55 – Griffith v ACC ( 5 April 2022) [pdf, 233 KB]

   ...psychologists Fran Brinn and Fran Hurnen. [8] On 22 July 2013, an initial occupational assessment (IOA) was provided by Mr Ren Davies, who assessed Mr Griffith’s transferable skills and qualifications. In Mr Davies’ report, the following nine job options were identified: Electrician, Electronic Equipment Trade Worker, Business Machine Mechanic, Electrical Installation Inspector, Polytechnic Tutor, Program Administrator (Project Coordinator-Administration Officer), Contract...

7. KU & UE v TQ Ltd [2021] NZDT 1649 (28 October 2021) [pdf, 292 KB]

   ...produced to the Tribunal dated 14 October 2019 from DB to UE. DB provided UE with a cost for all the parts “ready for you to install.” In that email, DB offers to do it for $11,000.00 cash. UE accepted that offer and TQ was paid $11,000.00 for the job. 25. DB said that figure was only for the parts and he did not include any labour element in that. He said he did that because he felt sorry for UE’s situation. I am not satisfied that affects the existence of a contract between t...

8. [2009] NZEmpC CC 19/09 T L Harvey Ltd V Duncan [pdf, 43 KB]

   ...Folly. [2] The defendant, Ms Duncan, was employed by the plaintiff in February 2004. Her principal role was to prepare quotes for customers using information provided by the salespeople. She also assisted with other general office duties. The job of producing quotes was done until 2007 using software known as Nimbus. This required a good deal of data to be inputted by Ms Duncan. She did the quotes for all six of the flooring sales staff. [3] Another employee was...

9. Application for Write off/Exemption legal aid [pdf, 516 KB]

   ...assistance payments You will need to attach proof of your benefit, eg statement from WINZ Yes Tick one or more below For how many months in the last year? Tick if you are still getting this payment Benefit stopped month year Jobseeker Support Please tick if one of the following applies to you Sole parent Single, 18-19, at home Single, and received the Domestic Purposes Benefit woman alone or Widows Benefit woman alone, before 15 July 2013 Sole Parent Support...

10. FBN v Broadway [2019] NZIACDT 70 (7 October 2019) [pdf, 136 KB]

    ...the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment. The employer would not therefore be able to support the visa application. [10] Ms Broadway then advised Immigration New Zealand on 26 June 2017 that the complainant had received a further job offer from a different employer. [11] On the following day, Immigration New Zealand advised Ms Broadway that the complainant would have to lodge a fresh application. Ms Broadway filed the new employment contract, but not a fresh visa...