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1. Crothers v Accident Compensation Corporation (Weekly Compensation / Calculation of earnings as self employed person) [2023] NZACC 171 [pdf, 274 KB]

   ...assessor. However no one appears to have considered at the various case management stages of the appeal the potential usefulness of appointing an assessor under s 157 of the Act. Despite that, I think the appeal can be determined on a straightforward application of the law to the facts. Agreed facts [7] The parties agree on the relevant facts. [8] Mrs Crothers sustained a shoulder injury in May 2014. As a result, she was incapacitated from 12 May 2014 to 22 January 2017. Bec...

2. 2021-03-17 ORC PC7 - Transcript (up to end of day 7) [pdf, 2.3 MB]

   ...notice of motion under section 149T(2) to decide proposed Plan Change 7 to the Regional Plan: Water for Otago (referred to the Environment Court by the Minister for the Environment under section 142(2)(b) of the Act) OTAGO REGIONAL COUNCIL Applicant Hearing Commenced: 08 March 2021 held in Dunedin Court: Environment Judge J E Borthwick Commissioner Bunting Commissioner Edmonds Appearances: P Maw and M Mehlhopt for Otago Regional Council D van Mier...

3. [2010] NZEmpC 103 Coy v Commissioner of Police [pdf, 75 KB]

   ...[2] First, I set out the principles by which the admissibility of the evidence intended to be called by the plaintiff, and which is challenged, will be determined. The starting point as always is the pleadings, the most up to date statements of claim and defence. Ms Coy’s case consists of a number of personal grievances against her former employer. These include unjustified disadvantage in employment and unjustified constructive dismissal. A constructive dismissal is a resignati...

4. Ministry of Justice Digital Strategic Plan [pdf, 1.3 MB]

   ...safer and more open, and be more flexible and resilient. Digital is more than just technology. It is about how we approach our mahi, how we connect and who we connect with, the skills we value, the safety we provide, and how we think about data and information. This strategic plan lays out how we will utilise digital to bring about greater accessibility, inclusivity, fairness and safety for our Ministry people and the people who access the justice system in Aotearoa. The plan compels us...

5. Robinson v Accident Compensation Corporation (Weekly Compensation) [2023] NZACC 139 [pdf, 316 KB]

   ...so far as relevant to the issues on appeal. 2003 injury [2] Mr Robinson suffered an injury to his left knee in 2003 during an assault. In relation to that left knee injury, Mr Robinson has, since 2003, made several accident compensation claims and completed several accident compensation funded programmes, including for pain management and return to work, and obtained many x-rays, ultrasounds and MRIs. Accident compensation cover funded four separate surgeries for Mr Robinson�€...

6. [2021] NZEnvC 040 Director-General of Conservation v Taranaki Regional Council Part 1 [pdf, 19 MB]

   ...PLYMOUTH DISTRJCT COUNCIL Respondent/Section 274 party irector General of Conservation & Ors v Taranaki Regional Council & Ors Court: Hearing: Last case event: Appearances: AND 2 NEW ZEALAND TRANSPORT AGENCY Respondent/ Applicant Environment Judge BP Dwyer Maori Land Court Judge M Doogan Environment Judge MJL Dickey Environment Commissioner DJ Bunting Environment Commissioner RM Bartlett 15-19, 23 and 24 July 2019 Final conditions lodged 17 March 2021 D...

7. National Standards Committee 2 v Mr Y [2022] NZLCDT 8 (24 February 2022) [pdf, 202 KB]

   ...LAWYERS AND CONVEYANCERS ACT 2006. NEW ZEALAND LAWYERS AND CONVEYANCERS DISCIPLINARY TRIBUNAL [2022] NZLCDT 8 LCDT 003/21 IN THE MATTER of the Lawyers and Conveyancers Act 2006 BETWEEN NATIONAL STANDARDS COMMITTEE 2 Applicant AND MR Y Respondent CHAIR Judge D F Clarkson MEMBERS OF TRIBUNAL Mr S Hunter QC Ms M Noble Ms S Sage Prof D Scott HEARING 3 February 2022 DATE OF SUBMISSIONS ON FINAL NAME SUPPRESSION 10 February 2022 HELD...

8. RIS - Abortion Law Reform [pdf, 750 KB]

   ...facilities where abortions may be performed, and by whom. The offence provisions in these Acts includes health practitioners. Women are covered by an offence in the Contraception, Sterilisation, and Abortion Act 1977. The Minister of Justice requested advice from the Law Commission about options for the law if abortion was aligned with a health approach. The Law Commission’s briefing paper Alternative Approaches to Abortion Law was provided to the Minister of Justice on 26 October...

9. RIA - Prohibition of Conversion Practices [pdf, 355 KB]

   Full Impact Statement Template | 1 Coversheet: Prohibiting Conversion Practices Advising agencies Ministry of Justice Decision sought This analysis has been conducted to inform Cabinet decisions regarding the manifesto commitment to ban conversion practices. Proposing Ministers Minister of Justice Summary: Problem and Proposed Approach Problem Definition What problem or opportunity does this proposal seek to address? Why is Government intervention required? Con...

10. Haddon v Rahui Te Kuri Inc – Pakiri R (1994) 3 Taitokerau Appellate MB 178 (3 APWH 178) [pdf, 1.5 MB]

    ...which case the presumption or 'deeming° remains in effect until such order. 26. The provisions of Section 2(2)(f) are such that any transferee is entitled to rely on them. Although this question is not before this Court, it is our view that In any application- under Section 30(1)(I) to which Section 2(2)(f) applies it would not be appropriate for any order to be made determining the land to be Maori land without the consent of the registered proprietor. 27. In his submissions Mr Bell co...