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1. [2021] NZACC 6 - MacDonald v ACC (12 January 2021) [pdf, 198 KB]

   ...like a bloody rollercoaster, up and down. [75] Ms Becroft submits that the appellant’s pain and depression being hand in hand have been addressed that way in his rehabilitation. [76] She notes that ongoing treatment is the Corporation’s responsibility, even when the appellant has vocational independence. Finally, she states, there is no counter evidence rebutting Dr Ruttenberg’s conclusion of the appellant’s capability of 30 hours of work per week. The Appell...

2. COVID-19 Communications to Family Violence Providers [pdf, 321 KB]

   ...the Department of Corrections, but as the client and referral pathways are different, there may be some areas or levels that differ. Please contact your contract manager if you have any questions. Programme delivery at all levels of COVID-19 responses Non-Violence Programmes The design and service delivery of any non-violence programme must meet the primary objective of stopping or preventing family violence by the client. All programmes must begin with an assessment to determi...

3. Smith v Smith - Nuki o Te Hapū Tahawai ki Rataroa Whānau Trust [2019] Māori Appellate Court MB 110 (2019 APPEAL 110) [pdf, 332 KB]

   ...parents had resolved the disputes between themselves. The respondents also deny that the notice was deficient, since it made it clear that there would be an election of replacement trustees, and that proxy voting was applied inconsistently. In response they argue that the former trustees have failed to fulfil their duties by refusing to hold general meetings as required on a regular basis. Overall, the respondents contend that, given the lack of accountability to the beneficiarie...

4. LCRO 35/2018 MR v GB (4 April 2019) [pdf, 266 KB]

   ...After careful consideration and after seeking independent advice, I wish to withdraw my complaint about the conduct and professional charges of [lawfirm1], Solicitors [town] and Mr [MR] who is an executor of the estate. I now appreciate the work and responsibility, which has been required in the administration of the estate, and accept that the charges are reasonable and that I have been advised of progress at all material times. I hereby request and direct that henceforth all correspon...

5. [2019] NZEnvC 107 Tonea Investments NZ Limited and Studio New Zealand Limited v Auckland Council [pdf, 16 MB]

   ...The application for confidentiality and any supporting affidavits, memoranda and other material; ii . Any documents or other information provided to the Court regarding Alpha's judicial review proceedings; iii. Any notice of opposition or response from the Council; iv. Any written legal submissions from either party regarding the application; and v. Any directions, notices or decisions by the Court. b. In relation to the application for declaration (assuming that no planning af...

6. COVID-19 Response (Further Management Measures) Legislation Bill - Crown Law Vet [pdf, 219 KB]

   30 April 2020 Attorney-General COVID-19 Response (Further Management Measures) Legislation Bill (PCO 22874/4.0) – Consistency with New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990 Our Ref: ATT395/313 1. We have been asked to consider the following provisions in the COVID-19 Response (Further Management Measures) Legislation Bill1 (“the Bill”) for consistency with the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990 (“the Bill of Rights Act”): 1.1 Schedule 6, Part 1 (amendments to the Coroners Act 2006);...

7. Xu v Tian [2018] NZIACDT 42 (26 October 2018) [pdf, 186 KB]

   ...the nature of the form, as she should have, I accept Ms Tian’s evidence that the nature of the form Ms Xu was signing is obvious. It is plainly not a letter. The form is lengthy and comprehensive and does not look on its face to be merely a response to an information request about advertising. The evidence shows that Ms Xu has sufficient written English language 9 Code of Conduct 2014, cl 2(e). 10 ability to communicate with the...

8. [2019] NZREADT 48 - Thomson v CAC520 & Foote (7 November 2019) [pdf, 183 KB]

   ...said that Mr Foote told her he had seen the moving van and assumed she was ready to sell the property, then introduced himself as a real estate agent who could list the property. He gave her a card with the Agency’s name on it. Ms Thomson’s response was that the contents of the house had been moved out in order to do the house up, and that she had no intention of selling. [9] Mr Foote provided a brief written response to the complaint. He said that he noticed a wastebin in th...

9. LCRO 216/2020 YH v DP (29 July 2021) [pdf, 176 KB]

   ...balance of some $42,000. [20] In describing her review application as “a complete review of the decision from the Standards Committee”, Ms YH said that she did “not feel that they conducted a thorough investigation of the matters at hand.” Responses by Mr DP. [21] In relation to both Ms YH complaint and review application, Mr DP provided both the Complaints Service and this Office with comprehensive rebuttal and explanation. 2 Standards Committee decision at [22] and f...

10. Brooking v Andrews - Waipapa 9 and Others (2022) 273 Waiarki MB 35 (2022 WAR 35) [pdf, 290 KB]

    ...and transparency to enable governance to make informed decisions; and 1 232 Waiariki MB 172 (232 WAR 172). 273 Waiariki MB 37 (c) He submitted that a review would allow trustees to fulfil their roles and responsibilities. [6] In response to Mr Andrews’ review application, on 20 December 2019 the current applicants filed an application pursuant to s 240 of the Act seeking the removal of Mr Andrews as a trustee. The basis of their application was that Mr Andrews: (a)...