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1. Parker v Accident Compensation Corporation (Claims Process) [2024] NZACC 198 (6 December 2024) [pdf, 159 KB]

   ...2024 RESERVED JUDGMENT OF JUDGE P R SPILLER [Claims process - s 134(1), Accident Compensation Act 2001 (“the Act”)] Introduction [1] This is an appeal from the decision of a Reviewer dated 28 February 2023. The Reviewer dismissed an application for review for alleged unreasonable delay in the Corporation issuing a decision, on the basis that the Corporation had made a determination on the entitlement sought. Background [2] On 2 June 1975, Mr Parker injured his head an...

2. BORA Nga Punawai o Te Tokotoru Claims Settlement Bill (Ngati Rangiteaorere) [pdf, 278 KB]

   Nga Punawai o Te Tokotoru Claims Settlement Bill (Ngati Rangiteaorere) 19 June 2013 Attorney-General Legal advice Consistency with the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990: Nga Punawai o Te Tokotoru Claims Settlement Bill (Ngati Rangiteaorere) 1. The draftsman advises that these three Bills are to be combined into an omnibus Nga Punawai o Te Tokotoru Claims Settlement Bill. The consolidated Bill will not be available until closer to the date that it is put before the Cabinet...

3. BORA Port Nicholson Block (Taranaki Whanui ki Te Upoko o Te Ika) Claims Settlement Bill [pdf, 283 KB]

   Port Nicholson Block (Taranaki Whanui ki Te Upoko o Te Ika) Claims Settlement Bill 21 August 2008 ATTORNEY-GENERAL Port Nicholson Block (Taranaki Whanui ki Te Upoko o Te Ika) Claims Settlement Bill PCO 13123/14.0: Consistency with the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act Our Ref: ATT395/68 1. I have considered the above Bill for consistency with the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990 (“the Bill of Rights Act”). While issues arise in respect of the Bill under ss 27(2) and 27(3)...

4. LR v Accident Compensation Corporation (Claim for overseas rehabilitation costs) [2023] NZACC 29 [pdf, 183 KB]

   ...developmental delays and associated disabilities, including spasticity. However, the claim was declined because, at that stage, the Corporation was unable to establish an injury relating to treatment. The Corporation did not receive any further claims or requests for cover in the ensuing period of nearly three years. [5] On 24 May 2021, Ms Carrigan, advocate for the appellant, wrote to the Corporation. Ms Carrigan asked the Corporation to revisit its decision and confirmed that...

5. Lehmann v Accident Compensation Corporation (Claims Process) [2024] NZACC 108 (27 June 2024) [pdf, 212 KB]

   ...Held at: Wellington/Te Whanganui-a-Tara by AVL Appearances: D Wood for the Appellant B Marten for the Accident Compensation Corporation (“the Corporation”) Judgment: 27 June 2024 RESERVED JUDGMENT OF JUDGE P R SPILLER [Claims process - s 149(3), Accident Compensation Act 2001 (“the Act”)] Introduction [1] This is an appeal from the decision of a Reviewer dated 24 July 2023. The Reviewer partially granted an application for review of the Corporation’...

6. Leaf v Accident Compensation Corporation (Claim for loss of potential earnings) [2024] NZACC 59 [pdf, 172 KB]

   ...April 2024 Held at: Hamilton/Kirikiriroa Appearances: C Leaf for the Appellant L Hawes-Gandar for the Accident Compensation Corporation (“the Corporation”) Judgment: 8 April 2024 RESERVED JUDGMENT OF JUDGE P R SPILLER [Claim for loss of potential earnings - s 105, Schedule 1, clause 47(1), Accident Compensation Act 2001 (“the Act”)] Introduction [1] This is an appeal from the decision of a Reviewer dated 6 January 2022. The Reviewer dismissed the a...

7. Rostami v Accident Compensation Corporation (claim for weekly compensation injury) [2022] NZACC 240 [pdf, 170 KB]

   ...Hearing: 2 December 2022 Held at: Wellington/Te Whanganui-a-Tara by AVL Appearances: B Hinchcliff for the Appellant I Hunt for the Accident Compensation Corporation Judgment: 8 December 2022 RESERVED JUDGMENT OF JUDGE P R SPILLER [Claim for weekly compensation injury – First Schedule, clause 43, Accident Compensation Act 2001] Introduction [1] This is an appeal from the decision of a Reviewer dated 5 October 2021. The Reviewer dismissed an application for re...

8. Beauchamp v Accident Compensation Corporation (Claim for costs on appeal) [2024] NZACC 24 [pdf, 149 KB]

   ...CORPORATION Respondent Hearing: On the papers Submissions: K Koloni for the Appellant J Castle for the Accident Compensation Corporation (“the Corporation”) Judgment: 13 February 2024 RESERVED JUDGMENT OF JUDGE P R SPILLER [Claim for costs on appeal - Part 14 District Court Rules 2014] Introduction [1] The parties in this matter have settled this appeal, with the exception of costs, which have not been agreed. Background [2] On 6 August 2021, Dr Gil...

9. Langston v Accident Compensation Corporation (Claims process) [2024] NZACC 93 (30 May 2024) [pdf, 214 KB]

   ...CORPORATION Respondent Hearing: On the papers Submissions: S Claver for the Appellant I Hunt for the Accident Compensation Corporation (“the Corporation”) Judgment: 30 May 2024 RESERVED JUDGMENT OF JUDGE P R SPILLER [Claims process, Accident Compensation Act 2001 (“the Act”)] Introduction [1] This is an appeal from the decision of a Reviewer dated 19 June 2023. The Reviewer dismissed an application for review of the Corporation’s letter dated 2...

10. Gibson v Accident Compensation Corporation (Claims process jurisdiction) [2024] NZACC 165 (22 October 2024) [pdf, 233 KB]

    ...Hearing: 18 October 2024 Held at: Nelson District Court Appearances: V Gibson for the Appellant J Maslin-Caradus for the Accident Compensation Corporation (“the Corporation”) Judgment: 22 October 2024 RESERVED JUDGMENT OF JUDGE P R SPILLER [Claims process jurisdiction - s 134(1), Accident Compensation Act 2001 (“the Act”)] Introduction [1] This is an appeal from the decision of a Reviewer dated 2 February 2024. The Reviewer dismissed an application for review of the...