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1. [2021] NZACC 90 - Goh v ACC (24 June 2021) [pdf, 172 KB]

   ...not challenged Judge Sinclair’s finding that the appeal was an abuse of process. Even if the other matters raise a question of law, it is submitted, the appeal would be moot and it cannot be in the public interest to use the Court’s time and resources to hear it. [35] Accordingly, it is submitted that the application for leave to appeal should be dismissed. Applicant’s submissions in reply [36] In reply to ACC’s submissions, Mr Goh repeats her submission that as Judge Sincl...

2. Parenting Through Separation Operating Guidelines 1 July 2018 [pdf, 286 KB]

   ...accreditation standard. The accreditation standard ensures providers have the capacity and capability to deliver quality services. Providers must maintain their approval level throughout the term of their Outcome Agreement. Information and PTS resources For a list of PTS providers, downloadable factsheets and video content, go to the Ministry’s website at: https://www.justice.govt.nz/family/care-of-children/parenting-through-separation/ To order a PTS presenter kit, providers...

3. Title Improvement.pdf [pdf, 357 KB]

   ...access to the rest of the land • the lie of the land – the area to be partitioned should not take the entire flat or most useable area of the land. FULL PARTITION Full partition requires the consent of the district council under the Resource Management Act 1991 (RMA). If consent is given, the council may require a reserve contribution6, whereby a part of the land is given to the council. Sometimes money is contributed instead. A reserve contribution may include: • the st...

4. MOJ0217.5E_SEP22_WEB.pdf [pdf, 121 KB]

   ...access to the rest of the land • the lie of the land – the area to be partitioned should not take the entire flat or most useable area of the land. FULL PARTITION Full partition requires the consent of the district council under the Resource Management Act 1991 (RMA). If consent is given, the council may require a reserve contribution6, whereby a part of the land is given to the council. Sometimes money is contributed instead. A reserve contribution may include: • the st...

5. Watson v Day - Torere Section 64 (2024) 310 Waiariki MB 227 (310 WAR 227) [pdf, 286 KB]

   ...they failed to carry out any due diligence, and this has resulted in loss. [46] Mr Watson relies on a number of documents developed during his tenure on the CoM, including an analysis of land use options, which included financial modelling, land resource reports, and a market valuation into the lessee’s interest in the tree crop. These reports are consistent with the 2018 Strategic Vision, and a One Year Plan, which set out the direction of the previous Committee of Management. He...

6. Smith v Accident Compensation Corporation (Interest on weekly compensation) [2024] NZACC 139 [pdf, 185 KB]

   ...attempts to relitigate the same issue expose him to a risk of a costs’ award against him.13 [28] Mr Smith applied for leave to appeal to the High Court, but this was declined on 8 November 2023 by Judge McGuire, who stated: [26] Judicial resources are finite. There are each year several hundred ACC appeals filed that need to be dealt with. In the Applicant’s case, as mentioned, Judge Spiller notes that since Judge Beattie’s decision in June 2007, the 12 Smith v Accident...

7. LCRO 68/2023 QB v VN (5 September 2024) [pdf, 190 KB]

   ...improper purpose. 10 [58] It was a threat made with intent to leverage Mr QB’s client’s position and achieve a financial settlement for his client. [59] It was put to Mr QB at hearing that it would present as doubtful that the time and resources of WorkSafe would be expended in pursuing a criminal prosecution of an employer who had neglected to provide an employee with a wrist support. Mr QB agreed that would be unlikely. [60] I agree with the Standards Committee that conclus...

8. [2025] NZEmpC 2 Young v Port of Tauranga Ltd [pdf, 236 KB]

   ...Chandler examined Mr Young and genuinely assessed him as meeting the requirement in cl 7A of the border order. [48] I consider that the Port’s approach to the issue was fair and appropriate. Indeed, an employer, particularly one as large and well-resourced as the Port, could have been subject to legitimate criticism if it had simply registered employees who produced a document that was of doubtful veracity. As noted, it was open to registering an exemption for Mr Young but sough...

9. OIA-118430.pdf [pdf, 6 MB]

   ...and victimisation. Alcohol-related violence brings significant costs. NZIER have estimated that alcohol harm cost the country $9.1 billion in 2023, with costs to the justice sector of at least $43 million.3 New Zealand Police invests considerable resources responding to alcohol and drug-related incidents. The Ministry of Health and Health New Zealand are taking steps to address alcohol-related harm. Initiatives in this action area include health policy, health promotion, alcohol regula...

10. Pue v Kīngi - Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Maru (Taranaki) Whenua Tōpu Trust (2015) 335 Aotea MB 1 (335 AOT 1) [pdf, 389 KB]

    ...in fact used their best endeavours to attempt to comply with the trust order but were often distracted from their tasks by the continuing litigation initiated by Mr Pue. This then diverted the trustees’ time and energy, as well as their scare resources, away from attending to their obligations as set out in the trust order. Discussion [45] It is an understatement to record that elections have been problematic for the Trust. It will be recalled that when the Trust was first con...