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1. Fox-Warren v Accident Compensation Corporation (Treatment injury/Revocation of Cover) [2025] NZACC 116 (16 July 2025) [pdf, 176 KB]

   ...treatment. (2) Treatment injury does not include the following kinds of personal injury: (a) personal injury that is wholly or substantially caused by a person's underlying health condition: (b) personal injury that is solely attributable to a resource allocation decision: (c) personal injury that is a result of a person unreasonably withholding or delaying their consent to undergo treatment. (3) The fact that treatment did not achieve a desired result does not, of itself,...

2. 1.-International-Human-Rights-Reporting-in-New-Zealand-.pdf [pdf, 502 KB]

   ...New Zealand has an inter-ministerial NMIRF, as there are several Ministers that hold responsibility for New Zealand’s international human rights commitments. This NMIRF is • Our reporting processes are efficient: processes do not require more resources than is necessary to create a quality product. • Our reporting processes are inclusive: Human rights organisations and the general public can engage meaningfully, be heard, and contribute to the outcome. Reporting agencies have...

3. Auckland Standards Committee 5 v Hong [2020] NZLCDT 12 [pdf, 160 KB]

   ...imposition of strike-off. [37] On the question of costs, Mr Collins response was that Mr Hong had not established impecuniosity. He said that the evidence before the Tribunal has shown that Mr Hong had previously made loans and had free flowing resources. He submitted that the costs sought were not excessive given the complexity of the matter before the Tribunal and that Mr Hong had not advanced “some other reason” why the costs should be reduced.

4. Tauranga-Moana-Courthouse-Cabinet-paper_FINAL.pdf [pdf, 5.9 MB]

   Hon Ginny Andersen Minister of Justice Proactive release – New Tauranga Moana Courthouse Cabinet Paper Date of issue: 5 September 2023 The following documents have been proactively released in accordance with Cabinet Office Circular CO (23) 04. Some information has been withheld on the basis that it would not, if requested under the Official Information Act 1982 (OIA), be released. Where that is the case, the relevant section of the OIA has been noted and no public interest h

5. Ngati Pahauwera Supplementary Affidavit on behalf of Trustees Exhibits I to L [pdf, 20 MB]

   ...f t 'T h e whanau homestead in Mangaturanga becam e mum's Turangawaewae until the end. She m and dad took over the farm and entered into the dairying business as did whanau whanui. Due ! ' to the undernourished land and lack o f resources in particular, most if not all farms were heavily mortgaged to Maori affairs.This millstone forced m um to take over (on paper) the farm. Legally releasing dad to his forty hour railwayjob. It was the only way to a regular pay packet,...

6. Regulatory Impact Statement Considering changing the New Zealand flag [pdf, 8 MB]

   ...option compared with a postal vote. This method is more subject to time pressures as it requires -12 months preparation. Higher in cost ($31-36m). Option 3: Online (electronic) vote We do not recommend this option. It requires significant resources and preparation time for the Electoral Commission. It is not clear that this more resource-intensive process would better achieve objectives. While not currently available in New Zealand, we have considered whether this refere...

7. Regulatory Impact Statement Vulnerable childrens bill child harm prevention orders [pdf, 234 KB]

   ...child or children, it may result in a complaint to the Police, and the Police then investigate the complaint and bring charges if there is sufficient evidence. Investigating this type of criminal offending can involve significant Police time, resources and technical expertise. 19. Once charges are heard by the courts, a person can be convicted and sentenced for the offence. The sentence may involve imprisonment, home detention, a community­ based sanction such as intensive su...

8. [2013] NZEmpC 31 Turner v Talley’s Group Limited [pdf, 196 KB]

   ...from the blue for Talley’s: it was the logical successor to Mrs Turner’s earlier expressions of dissatisfaction about her loss of work. [78] Talley’s is a relatively large-scale operation with commensurate human relations and employment resources. It responded to Ms Sharma formally and after due consideration through its experienced Personnel Manager, Mr Cox. Mr Cox’s reply was by letter to Ms Sharma dated 8 November 2011. It addressed the grievance in some detail albeit...

9. [2013] NZEmpC 152 The Salad Bowl Ltd v Howe-Thornley [pdf, 243 KB]

   ...fact Ms Westphal originally thought Ms Howe-Thornley had removed two other items in addition to the money. She now accepts that was not the case yet it was in her mind and influenced the decision when it was made. [22] Despite an absence of “resources” as a small trader, the Authority concluded that this did not excuse the plaintiff’s comprehensive failure to adhere to the basic requirements of natural justice now in the legislation. It could have, but did not, obtain profe...

10. Kauikia-Stevens v Trustees of the Rangitatau 1D5A1 Block (2014) 318 Aotea MB 217 (318 AOT 217) [pdf, 267 KB]

    ...shed without their permission or the consent of the Wirihana Tawake whānau. They also say that if the Court determines that the applicant and his whānau are entitled to ownership of the dwelling, they should then pay for use of trust land and resources. The trustees assert that they are fulfilling their duties to the beneficiaries to the best of their abilities despite not adhering consistently to the Māori Reservations Regulations 1994 or the marae charter. [5] Clark Tawake Wi...