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1. Cochrane v Accident Compensation Corporation [2024] NZACC 76 [pdf, 239 KB]

   ...Accident (1) Accident means any of the following kinds of occurrences: (a) a specific event, or a series of events, other than a gradual process, that – (i) involves the application of a force (including gravity) or resistance, external to the human body; or (ii) involves the sudden movement of the body to avoid a force (including gravity), or resistance, external to the body; or (iii) involves a twisting movement of the body. [50] In Mehrtens1 Judge Ongley referred to the f...

2. Electoral-Maori-Electoral-Option-Legislation-Bill-Supplementary-Order-Paper-proactive-release-FINAL.pdf [pdf, 567 KB]

   ...of Waitangi; 51.2 advice from the Treaty Provisions Officials Group on any Treaty of Waitangi provisions (include a summary of any concerns raised) (N/A); 51.3 the rights and freedoms contained in the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990 and the Human Rights Act 1993; 51.4 the disclosure statement requirements (a supplementary disclosure statement prepared by the Ministry of Justice is attached); 51.5 the principles and guidelines set out in the Privacy Act 2020; 51.6 relevant int...

3. Proposals against incitement of hatred and discrimination - summary document - Niuean [pdf, 260 KB]

   ...Hafagi ke tuku mai ha mutolu a tau tohi kamata he Aho 25 he Mahina ha Iuni ke he Aho 6 he Mahina ha Aokuso 2021. Maeke ia koe ke fakafano mai e haau a tohi nei ke he kupega hila Citizen Space https://consultations.justice.govt.nz, ke he meli hila humanrights@justice.govt.nz, poke fakahū he tohi ke he Human Rights, Ministry of Justice, SX10088, Wellington. Ka manako a koe ke he taha fakailoaaga fakalaulahi hagaao ia ke he puhala ke tuku ai e tau tohi nei, pihia mo e tau fakailoaaga...

4. [2019] NZEnvC 109 Ngati Pukenga ki Pakikaikutu v Heritage NZ Pouhere Taonga [pdf, 6.8 MB]

   ...with the application; • Condition 7: in addition to any protocols agreed to between the authority holder and Waitangi marae, a set of conditions regarding access for Ngatiwai to undertake tikanga maori protocols, steps to take if koiwi tangata (human remains) are encountered, informing Ngatiwai if any possible taonga or maori artefacts are identified, and providing Ngatiwai with a copy of any reports. The appeal [6] Mr Parata lodged an appeal in the name of Ngati Pukenga Ki Paki...

5. [2019] NZEnvC 153 Selwyn Quarries Limited v Canterbury Regional Council [pdf, 4.7 MB]

   ...organic material in the soils may also react and consume some dissolved oxygen in the groundwater. The overall effect would be a change in the taste, colour or odour of the groundwater. These effects are aesthetic, rather than representing a risk to human health.31 [41] That said, the evidence considered by the Hearings Commissioners on the presence of organic material in deep fill is not limited to changes in the aesthetic values of potable water supplies. The evidence, which inclu...

6. MFE-You-Mediation-and-the-Environment-Court.pdf [pdf, 673 KB]

   ...feel forced to stick with mediation. Try not to be pressured. Ask yourself, is the agreement worth making? If another process (for example, a Court hearing) will better achieve your objectives, leave the mediation. 6. Remember the other parties are human too. They are likely to be feeling the same frustrations, anxiety, anticipation and pressure as you may be. Allow them to express their emotions without taking it personally. 7. Respect each other’s right to speak without interruption. Don�...

7. Graham - Parish of Komakorau Lot 240B 2 (2014) 80 Waikato Maniapoto MB 260 (80 WMN 260) [pdf, 185 KB]

   ...80 Waikato Maniapoto MB 273 [44] First, I clearly have jurisdiction to do so pursuant to s 338 of TTWMA. That Act contemplates the setting aside of land by way of reservation for communal purposes, one of which is a burial ground. Just as humans occupy land and make use of it during their lifetime, other than in cases of cremation, we all need to be buried somewhere, at some stage. TTWMA clearly contemplates that a use to which Māori land should be put is as a burial ground....

8. [2008] NZEmpC CC 8/08 Butcher V OCS Ltd [pdf, 80 KB]

   ...plaintiff who: -has habit of taking chances & trying a smoke in out of the way areas -does not guarantee he will not be caught again. [13] At the conclusion of the meeting Mr Miller and Clive Menkin, the defendant’s general manager of human resources, agreed that the decision to dismiss the plaintiff would be suspended to enable Mr Miller to present options apparently as an alternative to dismissal. On 4 November 2005 Mr Miller wrote to Mr Menkin expressing the view that...

9. [2008] NZEmpC CC 9/08 Coffey v The Christchurch Press, a division of Fairfax NZ Ltd [pdf, 70 KB]

   ...after 5 years into the position of supervisor in the sports department. He accepted that having have left as a junior and returned as a supervisor created a difficult situation and there was some resentment from older staff which was a natural human reaction. He claimed that Mr Coffey was the most difficult journalist that he had ever had to manage. [37] Mr Lammers accepted that after the mistake was fixed up life just went on and he got on with his normal work, as did Mr Coffey,...

10. [2021] NZEmpC 120 Lye v ISO Ltd [pdf, 285 KB]

    ...accept, that the work continues to be organised in the same manner as before. [24] The position reached between MUNZ and ISO was described by Craig Harrison, the national secretary of the union, and Dean Carter, ISO’s General Manager Human Resources. [25] Correspondence between the union and the company was exchanged after the last hearing and before the judgment was issued. In September last year MUNZ wrote to ISO stating a view that it would be inappropriate for th...