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1. [2021 NZACC 134 – Western v ACC (17 August 2021) [pdf, 386 KB]

   ...onset of significant pain. She had to immediately stop what she was doing to rest and mitigate the pain through medication and heat application. She attempted to work for a number of weeks before finally realising she needed medical attention. A claim form was completed on 18 August 2015. [7] Her GP was unsure of the nature of her injury and she was referred to Dr Anglem, Sports Physician, for assessment. [8] Dr Anglem noted tenderness to the lower back, particularly on the ri...

2. 2020-10-09-ORC-PC7-s-149G3-Key-Issues-Report-Appendices.pdf [pdf, 6.2 MB]

   ...on the matter. Appendix A Page 2 of 2 In reaching my decision I considered: a) The Environmental Protection Authority recommendation that I refer the matter to the Environment Court; b) The views of the Otago Regional Council, being the applicant and the relevant local authority that would have processed and decided the matter if I had not directed that it be referred to the Environment Court for decision; and c) The capacity of the Otago Regional Council to process the ma...

3. MAG-Final-report-on-workstream-1.pdf [pdf, 622 KB]

   ...Group for Victims of Retail Crime 2 Chairperson’s Commentary The purpose of the MAG is to provide suggestions on how to reduce retail crime rapidly. This broader strategic understanding sometimes becomes lost in responding for requests for opinions on tactical options. The strategic emphasis of the MAG work is the certainty of consequences for criminals. Maintaining the status quo will not make consequences certain. Certainty of consequences requires changes to...

4. Connell v Standing [2012] NZIACDT 68 (28 September 2012) [pdf, 94 KB]

   ...overseas bank accounts. [38] Accordingly, in its decision upholding this complaint the Tribunal gave Mr Standing notice that if there was an issue relating to his ability to pay, he should provide information that allowed the Tribunal to evaluate the claim with regard to the funds which had not been accounted for. In the absence of a satisfactory explanation, the Tribunal would proceed on the basis Mr Standing had the means to meet financial sanctions that fully reflect the findings agai...

5. Auckland Standards Committee 2 v Holland [2022] NZLCDT 20 (27 June 2022) [pdf, 176 KB]

   ...AND CONVEYANCERS ACT 2006 NEW ZEALAND LAWYERS AND CONVEYANCERS DISCIPLINARY TRIBUNAL [2022] NZLCDT 20 LCDT 001/21 IN THE MATTER of the Lawyers and Conveyancers Act 2006 BETWEEN AUCKLAND STANDARDS COMMITTEE 2 Applicant AND HELEN HOLLAND Respondent DEPUTY CHAIR Judge J G Adams MEMBERS OF TRIBUNAL Ms A Callinan Ms M Noble Ms G Phipps Ms S Stuart DATE OF HEARING 13 June 2022 HELD AT Remote hearing by MS Teams DATE OF DE...

6. Nair v Standing [2012] NZIACDT 71 (28 September 2012) [pdf, 94 KB]

   ...overseas bank accounts. [38] Accordingly, in its decision upholding this complaint the Tribunal gave Mr Standing notice that if there was an issue relating to his ability to pay, he should provide information that allowed the Tribunal to evaluate the claim with regard to the funds which had not been accounted for. In the absence of a satisfactory explanation, the Tribunal would proceed on the basis Mr Standing had the means to meet financial sanctions that fully reflect the findings agai...

7. McClean v Accident Compensation Corporation (Appeal) [2023] NZACC 49 [pdf, 193 KB]

   ...treatment by her orthodontist, beginning in July 2008 and concluding on 1 February 2012. [2] ACC declined cover for a dental treatment injury on 24 November 2016. The circumstances of injury described in ACC’s treatment injury report were: Claim lodged for TMJ disfunction, headache, severe underbite and front jaw posteriorly displaced by orthodontic treatment. Factual Background [3] In June 2000, the appellant had veneers set on her upper front teeth “to minimise diastema...

8. Tapiki and Eru v New Zealand Parole Board [2019] NZHRRT 5 [pdf, 403 KB]

   ...effect, that neither IPP 5 nor IPP 11 derogate from the obligation under the Parole Act to notify a victim of any release conditions applying to an offender. [4] The outcome of this case turns on the interpretation of s 50 of the Parole Act and on the application of that provision to the facts as found. We do not in this decision address IPP 5. THE FACTS [5] The central facts are not in dispute. The Parole Board did not challenge the evidence given by Ms Tapiki and Ms Eru and chose...

9. [2012] NZEmpC 204 Here v McAlphine Hussman Ltd [pdf, 140 KB]

   ...meeting on 10 December was to be about. However, notes that Mr Here prepared and which were put to him in evidence, refer to being given a letter by Mr Atkins on 7 December 2010. As things transpired, Mr Here attended work on 10 December, as requested in the letter and in time for the scheduled meeting. It is also clear that Mr Here had taken steps to arrange to have a representative present at the meeting. I am satisfied that Mr Here received notice of the meeting, which con...

10. Chand v Devi [2014] NZIACDT 80 (15 September 2014) [pdf, 202 KB]

    ...2 DECISION This complaint [1] This decision imposes sanctions, following a decision upholding a complaint against Ms Devi in [2014] NZIACDT 25. [2] The central issue in the complaint was an allegation that Ms Devi dishonesty made a claim the complainant qualified as a diesel mechanic for immigration purposes, first in an expression of interest and then in an application for residence. Immigration New Zealand readily ascertained the complainant was not a diesel mechanic and...