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1. Easthope v Accident Compensation Corporation (Leave to appeal to the High Court) [2024] NZACC 149 (19 September 2024) [pdf, 160 KB]

   ...lodged. [4] In July 2022, Mr Easthope wrote to the Corporation complaining about the destruction of his physical file. The Corporation provided a written apology to Mr Easthope on 19 July 2022 and again on 29 November 2022. [5] On 31 August 2023, Mr Easthope wrote to the Corporation stating that he considered the destruction of his physical file to be a serious service failure which has had significant consequences on his life and as a result, he was now seeking $32 million in co...

2. Te Whiu v Taituha - Te Tii A Māori Reservation (2024) 278 Taitokerau MB 82 (278 TTK 82) [pdf, 216 KB]

   ...conflict of interest? [18] Trustees have a duty of loyalty to act in the best interests of the beneficiaries. Trustees must not place themselves in a position where their duty and interest conflict. 3 Henderson v Brooking - Wharekahika A47 [2023] Māori Appellate Court MB 17 (2023 APPEAL 17). 278 Taitokerau MB 86 Under the “self-dealing” rule, if a trustee sells trust property to themselves the sale is voidable as of right at the election of an affected beneficiary,...

3. QW v DI [2024] NZDT 468 (18 June 2024) [pdf, 182 KB]

   ...(Disputes Tribunal Act 1988) ORDER OF DISPUTES TRIBUNAL [2024] NZDT 468 APPLICANT QW RESPONDENT DI The Tribunal orders: DI is to pay the sum of $2,022.70 to QW on or before Friday 5 July 2024. Reasons: 1. In August 2023, QW (the buyer) contacted DI (the seller) to express interest in buying her [vehicle]. A conversation followed via text messages, and they negotiated a price of $5,250.00. The buyer paid a deposit, travelled from [City] to [Town] by bus...

4. Evans v Accident Compensation Corporation (Treatment Injury) [2025] NZACC 75 (8 May 2025) [pdf, 144 KB]

   ...him to Ms Bailey. (b) Dr Ko, Periodontist. (c) Mr Steenberg, Oral Maxillofacial Surgeon who placed the dental implant. (d) Dr Kennedy, Dental Advisor; and (e) for the appeal, Mr Goodison, Oral Surgeon. Procedural background [12] On 29 March 2023, the Corporation issued a decision letter declining the treatment injury claim. [13] On 8 October 2023, Mr Evans applied for a late review of the Corporation’s decision. The Corporation accepted the late review application on 9 Octo...

5. Van Wey Lovatt v Accident Compensation Corporation (Continuance of All Appeals) [2025] NZACC 73 (6 May 2025) [pdf, 160 KB]

   ...ample opportunity to do so, she has not justified her statements with any medical support. [10] Dr Van Wey Lovatt’s appeals have been subject to lengthy delays and non-compliance with timetable directions. (a) ACAR 129/23 was filed on 10 July 2023 but was put on hold in September 2023 pending the outcome of another of Dr Van Wey Lovatt’s appeals – ACAR 130/23. In a minute dated 26 November 2024 Judge Carter recorded ACAR 130/23 had been finally determined. His Honour addr...

6. Hollis-Dowdle v Accident Compensation Corporation (Late filing to the District Court) [2025] NZACC 83 (13 May 2025) [pdf, 152 KB]

   ...filing of an appeal to the District Court – s 151, Accident Compensation Act 2001] Introduction [1] The appeal in the above matter was lodged by Mr Hollis-Dowdle on 11 April 2025. The appeal is from the decision of a Reviewer dated 20 June 2023. The Reviewer dismissed applications for review of the Corporation’s decisions of 29 August 2022 determining that Mr Hollis-Dowdle was not entitled to cover for a right hip acetabular labral tear caused by an accident on 17 November...

7. Environment Judges

   ...founding partner of the firm Goodman Steven Tavendale Reid in 2001 before becoming a barrister sole in Canterbury Chambers in 2008. She was made a Queen’s Counsel in 2014. Environment Judge L Semple Judge Lauren Semple was appointed to the Court in March 2023 after 30 years in private practice.  As a partner in both the Anderson Lloyd and Greenwood Roche resource management teams, Judge Semple specialised in all aspects of resource management including the consenting of large-scale urban...

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8. VISITING-WELLINGTON-Specialist-Courts-Centre.pdf [pdf, 508 KB]

   ...App or MyMetlink’s website or app. Car parking There are various paid parking options near the Wellington District Court Building. Carpark Distance from Wellington District Court Building Opening hours Casual rate (as at March 2023) Early bird rate (as at March 2023) Prime Parking 9-13 Stout Street Wellington CBD 3 mins walk or 2.10 metres 6am-6pm From 6am: $4.00 (per 30 mins) Entry between 6-10 am (exit by 7pm): $26.00 NTT Tower 25 Waring...

9. Lawyer Panel Members Position Profile April 2023 [docx, 31 KB]

   POSITION PROFILE Title: Panel member (Lawyer), Human Rights Review Tribunal / Taraipiunara Mana Tangata Appointed by: Minister of Justice Term: Up to five years Remuneration: $521 per day (set under the Cabinet Fees Framework) ___________________________________________________________________________ The Tribunal The Human Right Review Tribunal (the Tribunal) is established under the Human Rights Act 1993 (the Act) and comprises a Chairperson, Deputy Chairpersons and Panel Members, t

10. Water-Services-Acts-Repeal-Bill_-002.pdf [pdf, 241 KB]

    ...passed a series of legislation to establish new water service entities to take over water service delivery and asset ownership from local authorities. 4. The Bill repeals the Water Services Entities Act 2022, the Water Services Legislation Act 2023, and the Water Services Economic Efficiency and Consumer Protection Act 2023. This will end the entity model and reinstate water service delivery and asset ownership in local authorities. 5. The Bill provides for transitional arrangements f...