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1. [2021] NZACC 182 – Sutherland v ACC (16 November 2021) [pdf, 363 KB]

   ...typical work tasks of that role. He said that the three hours of reception training can only be referred to as basic introduction and inadequate for anyone of the appellant’s background of working in a restaurant kitchen. [112] This prompted a response from Ms Dermer: I am amazed with the training Deborah has completed that she could not open the email sent to her from Stu Macann. I suggest he reviews the instruction he sends out. In regard to the wording on the job training...

2. [2021] NZACC 172 – Shaftyat v ACC (5 November 2021) [pdf, 409 KB]

   ...or bulging depending on how much of the disc circumference extends beyond the vertebral margin. In contrast, traumatic disc protrusions tend to be focal and asymmetrical and occur at the site where some layers of the annulus has given way in response to the sudden forces applied to them. Mr Shaftyat has a broad based central and left paracentral disc protrusion, meaning that up to half of the disc circumference extends beyond the vertebra. Despite the lack of symmetry I consid...

3. Webber v Webber - Motungarara A1B and A2 (2023) 468 Aotea MB 90 (469 AOT 90) [pdf, 305 KB]

   ...found his evidence on this matter to be convincing. Again, he has a long association with the island and demonstrated a good working knowledge of the landscape there. This evidence was also corroborated by the evidence of Chris Fabish, who was responsible for clearing the vegetation. Accordingly, I find that no significant trees or vegetation were cleared in preparation for the bach extension. Access [24] The applicant says that the bach extension prevents access to other area...

4. Williams v Accident Compensation Corporation [2024] NZACC 118 (17 July 2024) [pdf, 210 KB]

   ...provided a further report on 21 February 2024. The CAP provided the following key findings: The mechanism of Injury is described throughout the contemporaneous medical notes as moving heavy items at work. The client did not report a specific event responsible for his injury. The CAP consider this less supportive of a traumatic disc protrusion. On 16 December 2021, the client elaborated regarding the mechanism of injury, stating he was “Lifting and dragging a solid steel trestle...

5. Parish v Accident Compensation Corporation (Cover and Entitlement to Surgery) [2024] NZACC 101 (17 June 2024) [pdf, 276 KB]

   ...sternoclavicular area, also tied to his previous clavicular surgery in 2003, which is why he consulted his colleagues in late 2021. It was Mr Sharpe who arranged the CT scanning of the sternoclavicular area in November 2021. Mr Sharpe’s recent response to the questions agreed by the parties, acknowledges it is possible the sternoclavicular joint instability and subsequent secondary osteoarthritis results from the 13 November 2019 accident. [38] Mr Russ emphasised the multiple p...

6. Gilvray v Rungarunga - Succession to Tamati Rungarunga [2023] Chief Judge's MB 551 (2023 CJ 551) [pdf, 319 KB]

   ...arguing that there was no precedent for the Court to compel DNA evidence be provided, and to do so was a potential breach of human rights. 1 2022 Chief Judge’s MB 129-136 (2022 CJ 129-136). 2023 Chief Judge's MB 557 [10] In response, I directed the Registrar to contact Te Wera Rungarunga to obtain his consent or refusal to undertake DNA testing.2 Due to his incapacity, his daughter corresponded with the Registrar, informing them that her father declined to provid...

7. [2024] NZEnvC 102 Royal Forest and Bird Protection Society of New Zealand Inc v West Coast Regional Council [pdf, 273 KB]

   ...determination of the High Court appeal; and (c) subsequently abandoned the High Court appeal on 27 February 2024. [11] Following abandonment of the High Court appeal, the court issued a Minute allowing F&B and the D-G to file a reply to Stevenson’s response to the application by 5 April 2024, consistent with cl 10.7(n)(iii) of the Environment Court Practice Note 2023 (the Practice Note). Further submissions were lodged 5 with the court. Stevenson’s opposition [12]...

8. Hopps v Accident Compensation Corporation (Treatment Injury) [2025] NZACC 014 (28 January 2025) [pdf, 201 KB]

   ...to ACC the delay in surgery, in the hope that they will accept your claim, and I 7 am certainly doing this, as properly funded high quality hearing aids are life changing in this situation. [33] On 16 November 2022, Mr Kortequee issued a response to questions posed by the Corporation: 1. What is the root cause and mechanism of injury for Mrs Hopps right sided sensory hearing loss? The root cause for Mrs Hopps’ hearing loss is chronic suppurative otitis media of the right...

9. LCRO 12/2025 AO v FA and CY (28 February 2025) [pdf, 227 KB]

   ...am on the next working day. 7 This Office [33] Schedule 3 of the Act, which deals with administrative issues affecting the Legal Complaints Review Officer, provides as follows: 5 Accommodation and services (1) The Ministry of Justice is responsible for ensuring that the Legal Complaints Review Officer and each Deputy Legal Complaints Review Officer are provided with such accommodation and such administrative and secretarial services as are approved from time to time by the Mini...

10. Linstead v Tohu - Te Horo 3 No 1-31 (2024) 276 Taitokerau MB 273 (276 TTK 273) [pdf, 289 KB]

    ...Taitokerau MB 278 [28] On 29 November 2023 the Court issued directions as to service of the applications. Those directions included service by the applicant on the Trust. No evidence was filed by the Trust. Mr Tohu filed affidavit evidence in response in May 2024. [29] The Court held a judicial conference on the 4th of June 2024 and directed that only the rehearing and interim injunction application would be set down for hearing on the 2nd of July 2024. The Court also alerted...