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1. Taukamo v ACC [2014] NZACA 12 [pdf, 163 KB]

   ...Taukamo’s arrears of compensation under the 1982 Act back to ACC to address, particularly under s 80(3). By letter dated 12 April 1999, Ms Taukamo made a formal application for backdated attendant care under s 80(3). [3] ACC conducted an investigation through two senior claims managers, but did not obtain a medical assessment. ACC decided that Ms Taukamo did not qualify for the equivalent of constant (24 hour care) but accepted that her level of personal support/attendant care and c...

2. [2018] NZEmpC 132 Nicholson v Ford [pdf, 308 KB]

   ...particular issue does not arise in the present case. I do not accept that the breach can properly be characterised as a simple mistake. Rather, the process Mr Nicholson adopted in respect of his dealings with Mr Ford on behalf of the company throughout the restructuring process was deliberate, obstructive, threatening and bullying. [11] Nor do I accept that imposing a penalty against the ‘last man standing’ (namely in circumstances where the company has gone into liquidation)...

3. Algie & Ors v ACC [2013] NZACA 1 [pdf, 118 KB]

   [2013] NZACA 1 ACA 02/11 IN THE MATTER of the Accident Compensation Act 1982 AND IN THE MATTER of an appeal pursuant to s.107 of the Act BETWEEN JAMES ALGIE AND ORS Appellant AND ACCIDENT COMPENSATION CORPORATION a body corporate duly constituted under the provisions of the said Act Respondent BEFORE THE ACCIDENT COMPENSATION APPEAL AUTHORITY R Bedford HEARING at Wellington on 7 & 9 November 2012 APPEARANCES/COUNSEL Mr

4. Potae v ACC [2014] NZACA 5 [pdf, 65 KB]

   ...Bedford COUNSEL: Mr Hesketh, amicus curiae; Mr Barnett, counsel for respondent DECISION AND INTERIM DIRECTIONS [1] This appeal concerns an application for cover for personal injury by accident through medical misadventure alleged as occurring to the appellant (“Hiria”), an infant born on 31 December 1988, through an adverse reaction to vaccinations and initially attributed to her third Hepatitis B vaccine on 29 March 1989 at age...

5. Leef v Leef - Panguru A47B (2015) 113 Taitokerau MB 11 (113 TTK 11) [pdf, 250 KB]

   ...flooding at Panguru. The Commission confirmed the site was suitable. [19] Richard and his partner then had a house relocated onto the land. The house is situated in the south eastern corner of the western severance of the land. It was financed through Housing New Zealand. Richard also had water tanks and associated equipment placed on the land for water supply, an on-site sewerage system installed, and arranged for 2 28 Kaita...

6. Case studies from evaluation of court-referred restorative justice pilot [pdf, 791 KB]

   Evaluation of the Court-Referred Restorative Justice Pilot: Case Studies Prepared by the Crime and Justice Research Centre Victoria University of Wellington May 2005 2 DISCLAIMER This research was commissioned by the former Department for Courts. The report has been prepared by the authors and the views expressed in it are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent the

7. Communication Assistance Quality Framework FINAL [pdf, 3.6 MB]

   ...is responsible for: • approving the use of communication assistance in court proceedings • directing what type of communication assistance will be provided, the scope of the assistance and any limitations on this • setting training priorities through the Institute of Judicial Studies. Communication assistance providers are responsible for: • delivering communication assistance services in line with Ministry requirements • engaging with participants and their whānau in a cultura...

8. LCRO 154/2023 FH and NH v WA, BF and DT Limited (28 February 2024) [pdf, 347 KB]

   LEGAL COMPLAINTS REVIEW OFFICER ĀPIHA AROTAKE AMUAMU Ā-TURE [2024] NZLCRO 013 Ref: LCRO 154/2023 CONCERNING an application for review pursuant to section 193 of the Lawyers and Conveyancers Act 2006 AND CONCERNING a decision of the [Area] Standards Committee [X] BETWEEN FH and NH Applicants AND WA, BF and DT LIMITED Respondents DECISION The names and identifying details of the parties in this decision have been changed. Introd

9. Justice Matters - issue 03 - June 2016 [pdf, 1.5 MB]

   ...flak. It was as if talking about customers somehow took away from what was important about the courts. In fact, the reverse is true – the customer is our reason for being. And reframing our thinking about this has been very helpful in cutting through the complexity and focusing on our priorities. While the principles of justice aren’t negotiable, how they’re delivered is. Matariki and Rangatahi Courts, iwi panels, restorative justice, Drug and Alcohol Courts and greater use of l...

10. YCAP - youth offending teams guide [pdf, 14 MB]

    ...UNDER YCAP Government agency staff report on their work on local YOTs to their manager. The YOT as a whole doesn’t have to make any official reports, although groups are encouraged to be in regular contact with the Youth Justice Steering Group through the YCAP feedback loop or by emailing YCAPideas@justice.govt.nz The steering group will answer any questions you have and wants to hear your feedback about how things are going. The steering group can also provide guidance and help to...