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1. Committee on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination – summary record 10th-11th reports [pdf, 44 KB]

   ...employment as a result of restructuring. Changes had been introduced in December 1994 to increase the level of payments to purchase food in cases of emergency and hardship, to increase the level of grants for school uniforms and to provide grants to meet costs associated with the transition from receipt of benefit to resumption of employment. Since April 1995 supplementary benefits had been made available to a wider group of people on low incomes. Further adjustments had been made in the recent...

2. [2021] NZACC 50 - Astle v ACC (17 March 2021) [pdf, 224 KB]

   ...longer has sufficient basis for suspending the claimant’s entitlements. [100] Accordingly, the appeal is allowed and WellNZ’s decision of 19 December 2017 to suspend the appellant’s entitlements is quashed. Should there be any issue as to costs, leave is given for the parties to file memoranda in respect thereof. Judge C J McGuire District Court Judge Solicitors: Young, Hunter, Christchurch for the respondent

3. Tamakehu v Te Uamairangi - Ohotu No.1C No.1 Block (2020) 414 Aotea MB 59 (414 AOT 59) [pdf, 223 KB]

   ...for the removal of the respondents is dismissed. [68] If they have not yet done so, the trustees are directed to convene a general meeting of trust beneficiaries for the purpose of electing replacement trustees. [69] There will be no order as to costs. These orders are to issue immediately, per r 7.5, Māori Land Court Rules 2011 Pronounced at 11.55am in Rotorua on Tuesday this 24th day of March 2020 L R Harvey JUDGE

4. [2021] NZEnvC 160 Auckland Council [pdf, 609 KB]

   ...served with this application and did not lodge s 274 notices. [39] In all the circumstances and being satisfied that no persons will be adversely affected I determine that making the requested orders is appropriate; they will enable a timely and cost-effective resolution to this matter. Outcome [40] The application under s 314(1)(f) RMA is granted. The Court: (a) grants a dispensation from the need to comply with the requirements relating to cl 25(2)(b) and cl 26(1) of Schedule...

5. Director of Proceedings v N [2019] NZHRRT 38 [pdf, 953 KB]

   ...Friday 12 October 2018. 7. In the statement of claim the plaintiff also sought damages pursuant to s 57(1). This aspect of the relief claimed by the plaintiff has been resolved between the parties by negotiated agreement. There is no issue as to costs. [4] The application by the defendant for a permanent order prohibiting publication of her name was granted by the Tribunal in Director of Proceedings v Smith (Application for Final Non-Publication Orders) [2019] NZHRRT 32 (17 June 2019)....

6. Rudd - Horowhenua 11 Part Reservation Trust (2017) 368 Aotea MB 201 (368 AOT 201) [pdf, 287 KB]

   ...the interests of the owners requires engagement with others (both intra-tribal and otherwise). Also of relevance are the particular powers listed at cl 4 which include the power to protect wahi tapu (cl 4.2(h)), to employ (cl 4.2 (i)), to pay own costs (cl 4.2(j)) and to join with others through entry into arrangements, agreements or contracts (cl 4.2(k)). [54] The trust deed contains detailed provisions with respect to the declaration and management of conflicts of interest. Claus...

7. Needham v Accident Compensation Corporation (Cover for Occupational Noise-induced Hearing Loss) [2024] NZACC 133 (5 August 2024) [pdf, 314 KB]

   ...Accordingly, the appeal is allowed. [80] Mr Needham has purchased the hearing aids since the Corporation’s decision. In these circumstances, it does not make sense for another assessment to be undertaken, and the Corporation simply reimburse the cost of the hearing aids. [81] Mr Needham is also entitled to reasonable disbursements in the appeal. Judge D L Henare District Court Judge Solicitor for the respondent AWS...

8. Soulsby v Accident Compensation Corporation (Weekly Compensation) [2024] NZACC 31 [pdf, 301 KB]

   ...[82] The decisions of Reviewers dated 16 September 2022, 12 January 2023 and 18 January 2023 are therefore upheld. The respective appeals against these decisions (ACR 20/23, ACR 19/23 and ACR 82/23) are dismissed. [83] I make no order as to costs. P R Spiller District Court Judge Solicitors for the Respondent: Medico Law Limited. Introduction Background Discussion Relevant law Conclusion

9. [2021] NZACC 132 - Pivac v ACC (17 August 2021) [pdf, 465 KB]

   ...Judgment his report of 3 May 2019. However, as this is outside the parameters of his ACC claims he will need to access this through the public health system. [95] For the above reasons, I must dismiss his appeal. [96] There is no issue as to costs. Judge C J McGuire District Court Judge Solicitors: Young Hunter, solicitors, Christchurch for the respondent

10. Te Amo v Nicholas - Te Whaiti Nui A Toi Block (2020) 233 Waiariki MB 92 (233 WAR 93) [pdf, 387 KB]

    ...was from Reo Martin’s son Victor, who said his father and his father’s siblings also contributed to the purchase. However, I note that Phyllis Nicholas has attached receipts as evidence of her expenditure on the shed, maintenance and ongoing costs. While affidavits were filed by Reo Martin’s son and two of his friends, there is no concrete evidence of such claimed expenditure. Victor Martin did not give evidence in person and neither did any of the other whānau of Reo Martin...