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1. [2021] NZACC 176 - Renton v ACC (5 November 2021) [pdf, 728 KB]

   ...was specified as February 1997. [5] The claim was referred to the respondent’s Medical Misadventure Unit and reports were sought from various medical professionals from the A & E Unit, including Professor Bishara. [6] In the course of investigations, the Medical Misadventure Unit considered the actions of members of the A & E Department, and in particular the actions of Drs Forrester and Every, who were on duty at the particular times. [7] The focus of the appellant...

2. Chief Coroners Annual Report 2018-2019 [pdf, 1.6 MB]

   ...and traumatic injuries. The impact on the community was, and continues to be, immense. The work of coroners includes responding to mass fatality events, but also includes the ongoing provision of a 24/7 service for reporting deaths and the investigations of such deaths. One of a coroner’s most important duties is to make recommendations or comments that may prevent similar deaths in the future. This report contains a summary of the provisional suicide statistics releas...

3. LCRO 181/2023 HC v QG and VO (28 February 2025) [pdf, 413 KB]

   LEGAL COMPLAINTS REVIEW OFFICER ĀPIHA AROTAKE AMUAMU Ā-TURE [2025] NZLCRO 026 Ref: LCRO 181/2023 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 HC Applicant AND QG and VO Respondents The names and identifying details of the parties in this decision have been changed. DECISION Introduction [1] The ap

4. [2013] NZEmpC 179 George v Auckland Council [pdf, 267 KB]

   ...sought her advice on how to proceed. She suggested that he record his recollection of events in writing, which he did in an email some two days later. In his email he expressed the view that Ms George had acted inappropriately and that further investigation was warranted. He said that “clearly it would be at the end of an investigation that decisions would be made. There are certainly some missing pieces of information at this point.” Ms Wiegandt-Goude agreed that there might...

5. Hide v Official Assignee (Confidentiality Claim) [2019] NZHRRT 1 [pdf, 302 KB]

   ...factors specified by EVA, s 69(3). (a) the likely extent of harm that may result from the disclosure of the communication or information [26] We accept the (open) submission for the Official Assignee at paras 3.9 to 3.12: 3.9 The Assignee's investigative functions will be prejudiced if confidentiality is not preserved in the documents. Protection of investigative techniques and relevant lines of inquiry lie at the core of the law's protection of confidential information. Co...

6. [2022 NZACC 59 – McPhail v ACC (12 April 2022) [pdf, 328 KB]

   ...should not have been denied to him in the first place. [21] Ms Johns submitted the case for the appellant proceeds on the wrong assumption that a finding in favour of the appellant is inevitable. [22] In Ms Johns’ submission, the Corporation investigated the claim having regard to the relevant provisions of the Act and it has acted fairly and reasonably, and then swiftly to settle the substantive appeal. [23] Ms Johns submitted: [i] Actual costs are unknown and there is no...

7. [2023] NZREADT 1 - CAC 1904 v Bright (16 January 2023) [pdf, 129 KB]

   ...records, accounts, and assets) available for inspection or take advice in relation to management from persons specified in the order: … (i) order the licensee to pay the complainant any costs or expenses incurred in respect of the inquiry, investigation, or hearing by the Committee (2) An order under this section may be made on and subject to any terms and conditions that the Committee thinks fit. 6 [14] There are additional requirements in s 110 regarding compensation ord...

8. Directory of Official Information D-F [pdf, 993 KB]

   ...review officers to undertake reviews across the country. The CRO’s functions and powers are described in The Education and Training Act (the Act) 2020, Part 5, subpart 3 and Part 6, subpart 6. The Act gives the CRO the power to initiate reviews, investigate, report and publish findings on the provision of education to young New Zealanders. Structure ERO’s structure covers the whole country and comprises: • a corporate office with responsibilities allocated in line with outputs...

9. Waitangi Tribunal Vol 1 Tauranga Moana [pdf, 13 MB]

   ...Introduction  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 2 .2  The issues to be investigated   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 2 .3  Crown and private purchases, 1886–99   . . . ....

10. [2023] NZEnvC 005 Marsden City Limited Partnership v Whangarei District Council [pdf, 2.5 MB]

    Marsden City Limited Partnership & others v Whangārei District Council IN THE ENVIRONMENT COURT AT AUCKLAND I TE KŌTI TAIAO O AOTEAROA KI TĀMAKI MAKAURAU Decision [2023] NZEnvC 005 IN THE MATTER OF appeals under clause 14 of the First Schedule of the Resource Management Act 1991 relating to Private Plan Change 150 to the Whangārei District Plan BETWEEN MARSDEN CITY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP (through its general partner MARSDEN CITY DEVELOPMENT LIMITED) (ENV-2022-