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1. [2023] NZEnvC 162 Allison v Clutha District Council [pdf, 2.7 MB]

   ...must determine whether the discovery is likely to be extensive, if a thorough site investigation is required, and whether an Archaeological Authority is required. (iii) Any koiwi tangata discovered must be handled and removed by tribal elders responsible for the tikanga (custom) appropriate to its removal or preservation. (iv) Site work must recommence following consultation with the Consent Authority, Heritage New Zealand, Tangata whenua, and in the case of skeletal remains, the...

2. Friesen v Accident Compensation Corporation (Personal Injury) [2024] NZACC 46 [pdf, 449 KB]

   ...causation. [22] ACC declined cover and surgery on 13 March 2019. [23] In a letter to the ACC case manager dated 26 March 2019, Mr Kempthorne agreed that the osteoarthritis was clearly pre-existing at the time of the accident. [24] In response to a question about the cause of the extensive tearing of the medial meniscus, Mr Kempthorne said: It is impossible to differentiate between the degenerative and acute tears on his medial meniscus as I am unaware of any relevant and r...

3. MacDonald v Accident Compensation Corporation (Personal Injury/Costs on Review) [2023] NZACC 175 [pdf, 339 KB]

   ...The xray report included the following: Indication: Ulcerated wound right 2nd toe, with spreading cellulitis despite antibiotics. ? foreign body. Findings: No radiopaque foreign bodies identified. No lytic abnormality or periosteal response associated with the 2nd toe. [21] On 6 May 2020, the appellant attended the GP’s surgery. Under the heading “Subjective”, the notes included the following: … Weight bearing better and less pain associated with weight beari...

4. Wilson - Oue 2B 2C [2025] Chief Judge's MB 169 (2025 CJ 169) [pdf, 495 KB]

   ...dismissed as an error has not been sufficiently established. Ko te hātepe ture o te tono nei Procedural History [4] The Registrar’s Report was distributed to the applicant and interested parties with known contact details on 24 February 2024. Responses to the Report were to be filed by 23 March 2024. [5] On 26 March 2024, the applicant filed a submission dated 24 March 2024. The submission was referred to me on 26 March 2024. In that submission he opposed the Registrar...

5. IPT Annual Report 2024 [pdf, 484 KB]

   ...the year. During the year, Ms O’Connor, Ms Joe and Ms Cochrane were appointed to the Tribunal. No members departed or retired. 6 Dispatch of Tribunal Business In terms of sections 220(1)(a) and 223 of the Act, the Chair is responsible for making arrangements to ensure the orderly and expeditious dispatch of business in the Tribunal. Performance Appraisal of Members In 2023/2024, the Chair continued the process of biannual performance appraisal meetings w...

6. Cribb - Succession to Tieme Karepe, Te One Karepe, Hoani Karepe and Porokuru Te Kiwi [2025] Chief Judge's MB 373 (2025 CJ 373) [pdf, 366 KB]

   ...interests and money involved. As to the present applications the interests are of minor value and it soon became apparent that if the parties were able to discuss the matter an arrangement satisfactory to all could possibly be accomplished. The responsibility for this fell to Mr Gitto who has now submitted a Memorandum setting the terms of settlement and seeking orders in terms of this family arrangement. V/Orders as follows: a) As to the interests of Teone Karepe and Tiemi Karepe...

7. [2024] NZEnvC 267 Zant v Central Hawke's Bay District Council [pdf, 625 KB]

   ...PDP process. (d) The appeal process has also been limited and has hindered the appellants from accessing a fair and adequate process. (e) The matter should be placed on hold pending the outcome of any RMA reform process. The Council’s response to the appeal [12] The Council submits that there is undisputed expert evidence that the Kairakau Coastline is an ONF. [13] A matter of national importance, s 6(b) RMA requires the Council to protect outstanding natural landsca...

8. Moyer v Accident Compensation Corporation (Personal Injury) [2024] NZACC 210 (19 December 2024) [pdf, 338 KB]

   ...infection or a cold sore can be difficult. However, in my opinion the presence of pus and significant swelling along with the positive bacterial swab suggests a cold sore was less likely to be the cause. Dr Paterson has suggested two lesions were responsible for Mr Moyer's illness - first a cold sore then followed by a secondary bacterial infection. Positing two infections would seem to be a more complicated explanation than a single (proven) bacterial infection. In my opini...

9. 2025] NZEmpC 171 NZEI Te Tiu Roa Inc v Secretary for Education [pdf, 265 KB]

   ...challenge and why the Union considered the notices of specified pay deduction to be defective. [19] On 28 July 2025, Mr Cranney responded to Mx Hornsby-Geluk setting out the basis for the view that the deductions were unlawful. A summary of the response is set out below: (a) That specified pay deductions could not be made in respect of the partial strikes that involve a refusal to work overtime. Very few employees are currently affected by the ban on new cases. Most have tak...

10. Progression of reported sexual assaults through the criminal justice system 2025 [pdf, 375 KB]

    ...variety of reasons, including (but not limited to) Police having difficulty obtaining sufficient evidence. “Other proved” charge outcomes include Youth Court proved outcomes, discharge without conviction, adult diversion, and proven but not criminally responsible. “Other” charge outcomes include charges where the person was found unfit to stand trial due to mental impairment or not guilty due to insanity. It also includes stays of proceedings, where the court process is stopped indefi...