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1. NB & TL v UQ Ltd [2021] NZDT 1657 (13 July 2021) [pdf, 191 KB]

   ...The Tribunal is satisfied that that on 1 October 2021, when he arrived at NB and TL’s shop, QU invited NB to go outside and look at his van which had UQ’s name on the side, but when NB again asked him for his qualifications he was told that this job did not require a certified builder or certified plumber. 20. For these reasons the Tribunal finds that NB and TL has proved that it is more likely than not that UQ engaged in misleading or deceptive conduct in stating that he was a qual...

2. [2021] NZACC 192 - Beban v ACC (2 December 2021) [pdf, 177 KB]

   ...ongoing injury-related need for personal cares, and that the awards made by the Corporation do not adequately reflect her needs. Ms Beban would like to be reimbursed for 40 hours care a week, to reflect the fact that her husband left his full-time job to care for her. [28] The Court acknowledges the devoted care that Ms Beban’s husband has provided to his wife, particularly in recent years. However, the Court notes the following considerations. [29] First, the liability of t...

3. Macdonald v Accident Compensation Corporation (Costs on Recall Application) [2024] NZACC 49 [pdf, 199 KB]

   ...this “wish you well” genuine? It appears not, or perhaps Paul has forgotten his dialogue with Brett that afternoon. In fact, I remember Mr McBride telling Brett to not take offense at any of his oral submissions, as he “was just doing my job”. 8. It seems this request for an award of costs is again “just doing his job”, and bad faith in a partnership where we are all to come to the appeal with clean hands. 9. Mr McBride and ACC both know that I am medically certified...

4. OIA-109290.pdf [pdf, 1.1 MB]

   ...will all have seen the Government's 100- day plan and clocked that there is quite a lot in there in the justice space. Our ministers are obviously pretty focused on delivering those proposals - and our Policy team have been doing a fantastic job providing some excellent briefings in support. Around those policy discussions SLT has had introductory calls, the Ministers' Offices are getting establ shed and we have had some excellent conversations. Both Ministers Goldsmith and M...

5. DS v SI [2024] NZDT 729 (23 September 2024) [pdf, 118 KB]

   ...to earthquake damage. 20. At the time of purchase DS says the exterior of the house looked newly painted. She complains that paint is now flaking from a number of places including the windows, the soffits and the fascia boards. She believes the job was a quick coverup to get the house sold. 21. I was not able to be sure from the photographs whether the paint was peeling from the soffits and the fascias or whether it was simply dirty, but I found DS to be truthful and she believes i...

6. Proceeds of Crime Fund - Funding proposal template form [docx, 99 KB]

   ...government agencies, non-government organisations, or other relevant stakeholders? Briefly outline who was consulted and any key insights gained. List the groups, agencies, or organisations consulted, along with the key contact's name and job title. Group/Agency Contact Name, Job Title For each group, agency, or organisation listed, explain the likely impact of the initiative and how they are expected to respond. Confirm the level of local, regional,...

7. [2024] NZIACDT 28 - EM v Ma (4 December 2024) [pdf, 214 KB]

   ...[31] This is Ms Ma’s second appearance before the Tribunal. In MM v Ma,8 the Tribunal found that Ms Ma had given incorrect advice to her client (which was therefore misleading though not deliberately so) about the ease with which he could change jobs. Furthermore, she failed to disclose to him that the employment arranged was with her husband’s company. This was an undisclosed conflict of interest. The following breaches of the Code were found: 1. Provided advice to the clie...

8. J v New Zealand Law Society [2012] NZLCDT 27 [pdf, 94 KB]

   ...much argument on the point, when cross- examined he maintained his clear belief that he was competent. This was drawn in largest measure from life and business experience but he also expressed confidence as to an innate ability to learn on the job. 1 Exhibit A, affidavit M.E. Ollivier sworn 22nd August 2012. 2 Exhibit M, affidavit M.E. Ollivier sworn 22nd August 2012. 3 [5] The legal submissions made by the responde...

9. E Ltd v D LP [2025] NZDT 240 (9 July 2025) [pdf, 249 KB]

   ...reasonable for E Ltd to understand that they were expected to continue providing the services per the previous arrangement until a different arrangement was made. That belief was reinforced by the fact that D LP continued to contact them directly for jobs that needed to be done, and by the fact that they issued invoices for their work and those invoices were never challenged or queried - they were just not paid. 23. I am satisfied that E Ltd carried out the work that is detailed in the...

10. O'Meara v Accident Compensation Corporation (Suspension of Entitlements) [2025] NZACC 136 [pdf, 206 KB]

    ...as vocationally ready or requiring minimal training needed for a number of roles. [13] On 19 February 2024, Dr Moazzam Zaidi, Occupational Medicine Specialist, completed an Initial Medical Assessment of Mr O’Meara. Dr Zaidi identified some jobs as being medically sustainable after further rehabilitation and recommended more physiotherapy and hydrotherapy. Dr Zaidi noted the following diagnosis: Based on the review of medical information, history and assessment, it is my opinion...