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

   ...Prestage advised that, if Mr Leaf had not stopped working due to his knee condition in 2010, he is unlikely to have been unfit for any of the work types identified in the occupational assessment because of his covered injuries. [34] On 12 September 2023, Dr Gil Newburn, Neuropsychiatrist, recorded that Mr Leaf’s work ended in 2010 when arthritis in his knees made it difficult for him to move up and down the scaffolds. Dr Newburn observed that Mr Leaf not being able to work beca...

2. BS Ltd v UN [2024] NZDT 164 (11 April 2024) [pdf, 166 KB]

   ...that it can be adjusted and packed. This reflects the opinion of [engineering consultant] which is that the building remains structurally sound. However, it will also be necessary (as [engineering consultant] says in their report of 21 December 2023) to detach the purlins to this rafter and possibly the other two rafters to achieve a more level finish to the roof. Was the cladding in good condition when it was delivered? 24. UN claims that some of the roofing iron was eithe...

3. Soulsby v Accident Compensation Corporation (Leave to appeal to the High Court) [2024] NZACC 102 (18 June 2024) [pdf, 226 KB]

   ...compensation beyond 22 December 2013, because the Corporation was not satisfied that any incapacity beyond that date related to covered soft tissue injuries. 2 Accident Compensation Act 2001, s 162(2), (4), Savage v Accident Compensation Corporation [2023] NZHC 2441. Judge Spiller’s decision is dated 19 February 2024 and the 21-day period expired on 11 March 2024. [12] The applicant has cover for a right shoulder and elbow injury as a result of an accident on 6 February 201...

4. [2024] NZEnvC 056 Hastings District Council [pdf, 222 KB]

   ...and (b) Rowan Regis Wallis, Environmental Policy Manager, Hastings District Council. Background to PC6 [3] PC6 is a direct response to Cyclone Gabrielle, which resulted in significant damage to properties in the Hawke’s Bay in mid-February 2023. A subsequent process carried out by Hawke’s Bay Regional Council identified that many of the affected areas are no longer considered safe for residential occupation. These areas are identified as “Category 3”. 3 [4]...

5. HI v D Ltd and FB [2024] NZDT 26 (20 February 2024) [pdf, 233 KB]

   ...[2024] NZDT 26 APPLICANT HI RESPONDENT D Ltd RESPONDENT FB The Tribunal orders: 1. The name of respondent FS is amended to FB. 2. The claim is dismissed. Reasons: 1. HI is based in [Town]. In late September 2023 he was advised that a close family member was seriously ill. He was required to travel at short notice and booked flights to [City 1] and then attempted to book a rental car to drive to [City 2]. 2. He used the online booking platform, FS...

6. [2025] NZREADT 7 Hi & FT v CAC 2205 (3 March 2025) [pdf, 224 KB]

   ...for two consents. This was not clear from reading the report. They deserve monetary compensation for the cost and stress of the omission. [16] Counsel provided an explanation on behalf of the licensee by letter to the Authority on 28 April 2023, together with a statement from the licensee (also dated 28 April 2023). According to counsel, as the events had occurred more than eight years previously, it would be difficult for the parties to accurately recall them. The vendors told...

7. [2024] NZREADT 05 CAC v Pang (6 March 2024) [pdf, 227 KB]

   BEFORE THE REAL ESTATE AGENTS DISCIPLINARY TRIBUNAL [2024] NZREADT 05 Reference No: READT 001/2023 IN THE MATTER OF Charges laid under s 91 of the Real Estate Agents Act 2008 BROUGHT BY COMPLAINTS ASSESSMENT COMMITTEE 2106 AGAINST YANKAI PAUL PANG Defendant Hearing in Auckland on 13 December 2023 Tribunal: D J Plunkett (Chair) G J Denley (Member) P N O’Connor (Member) Appearances: Counsel for the Committee: E Mok...

8. OIA-120507.pdf [pdf, 1 MB]

   ...1990. 5. Any documents that define or delineate the scope of "critical infrastructure" or similar terms that may be used in proposed or existing public protest legislation. On 21 March 2025, you clarified that you wanted information from 2023. s9(2)(a) s9(2)(a) On 2 April 2025, the Ministry contacted you to inquire about narrowing the scope of your request. Specifically: 1. Whether you were after information from when the new government was formally sworn in...

9. BS v KC & DC [2024] NZDT 489 (11 June 2024) [pdf, 243 KB]

   ...properties in [road] in [suburb]. There is currently no fence between the two properties, although there are several old fence posts from a previous fence. BS would like to build a new fence on the boundary. BS served several fencing notices in December 2023, and KC CI0301_CIV_DCDT_Order Page 2 of 7 and DC served a cross notice in January 2024. BS seeks an order that KC and DC are liable to pay $8,000.00 towards the cost of a new boundary fence. 2. The issues to be resolved are:...

10. [2024] NZEnvC 244 Bowkett v Whangarei District Council [pdf, 295 KB]

    ...ENVIRONMENT COURT AT AUCKLAND I TE KŌTI TAIAO O AOTEAROA KI TĀMAKI MAKAURAU Decision [2024] NZEnvC 244 IN THE MATTER OF appeals against abatement notices under section 325 of the Resource Management Act 1991 BETWEEN GD BOWKETT (ENV-2023-AKL-150) (ENV-2023-AKL-153) Appellant AND WHANGĀREI DISTRICT COUNCIL NORTHLAND REGIONAL COUNCIL Respondent IN THE MATTER OF an application for enforcement orders under sections 314 and 316 the Resource Management Act...