A review into the apparent breakdown in relationships between the Plumbing, Gasfitting and Drainlaying Industry Training Organisation and the Plumbers, Gasfitters, and Drainlayers Board. Commissioned for Hon Michael Cullen, the Minister for Tertiary Education.
Hazel Armstrong, 2006
Department of Labour
Consultation regarding two separate regulatory proposals on how ACC responds to injury-related hearing loss claims: prescribing the proportion of the costs that ACC is liable to pay for hearing loss entitlements and updating procedures for noise-induced hearing loss assessment procedures.
Submission of the New Zealand Audiological Society on Regulations for Noise Induced Hearing Loss under the Accident Compensation Act 2001 pursuant to sections 323 and 324.
NZAS
A survey of noise in saw-milling and wood processing industries, commissioned by ACC and carried out by the University of Otago, with the aim of assessing noise within the industry and identifying simple solutions to reducing the noise.
The aim of this study was to assess the risk of noise induced hearing loss (NIHL) in shearing and investigate practicable control methods.
McBride, Cowan, Utumapu, & Wallaart
In this report, the sources of the noise of the shearing systems are investigated to focus future efforts to reduce the magnitude of the noise of the shearing systems.
Mahn – Acoustic Research Group, University of Canterbury
In the twelve months to May 2000 Tranz Rail’s appalling health and safety record culminated in the death of five workers. This paper examines the history of rail from its birth to its corporatisation, sale and eventual renationalisation in an examination of how this came about and the progress made in this area after the Tranz Rail Inquiry.
By Hazel Armstrong
Hazel Armstrong Law specialises in accident compensation (ACC) law, employment law, and health and safety law. Contact us if you need assistance in one of these areas. See below to find out more about our team members. The firm was a finalist in the Boutique Law Firm of the Year at the New Zealand Law Awards in 2014 and 2017.
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Hazel Armstrong: PartnerHazel specialises in ACC, health and safety, employment law and professional ethics. She also has undertaken Inquiries on behalf of government and organisations, for example, KiwiRail and the Rail and Maritime Transport Union; the Minister for Tertiary Education; and in 2014, she was part of a three person inquiry into safety in the Forestry Sector. She has served on Boards as a ministerial appointee. Hazel sits on the NZ Law Society ACC Committee. In 2014, Hazel was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award at the New Zealand Workplace Health and Safety Awards. |
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Ben Thompson: PartnerBen specialises in ACC and employment law. He is an experienced litigator in both New Zealand and the UK. 2014 saw Ben win Young Private Practice Lawyer of the Year at the New Zealand Law Awards, and publish a book on accident compensation law, entitled Accident Compensation Act: Key Sections and Commentary, published by LexisNexis. Ben sits on the New Zealand Law Society ACC Committee. In 2015 Ben established a branch of Hazel Armstrong Law in Tauranga, as a partner in the firm. This gives the firm more coverage in the Bay of Plenty and the Waikato. |
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Cory Bourne: LawyerCory is a law graduate from Victoria University. He has been with the firm for many years as a law clerk, while studying. Cory was admitted to the Bar in December 2017. He is specialising in ACC law. Cory is a supervised legal aid provider. |
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Margie Peterson: Accounts & Trust Accounts ManagerMargie joined Hazel Armstrong Law in 2003. She takes care of all General and Trust Accounts. She manages the office on a day to day basis. She liaises with clients around payment and billing, sending invoices and statements. |
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Hope FarquharHope has joined the Hazel Armstrong Law team, based in Tauranga. She completed her Law and Arts Degrees at Victoria University of Wellington. Hope is assisting clients in employment and ACC matters. She is of Ngāti Tūwharetoa descent. |
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Erin Dallas: ClerkErin is in her 5th and final year at Victoria University. She has been with the firm since November 2017. She is the first point of contact for potential new clients. To get in contact with the firm email legal@hazelarmstronglaw.co.nz. |
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Felix Drissner-DevineFelix is a student at Victoria University of Wellington. He is in his penultimate year of a conjoint degree in Law and Arts, majoring in History. He has been at a Clerk Hazel Armstrong Law since May 2018. Felix co-ordinates ACC Futures and is the contact point for enquiries. |
Click on the photos to the left or right to see the rest of the team. To find out more about a team member, click on their picture.
Hazel Armstrong Law is a specialist law firm, with offices in Wellington and Tauranga, New Zealand. We specialise in accident compensation (ACC) law, and also act for clients in health and safety law and employment law. Hazel Armstrong Law’s staff understand that ACC, employment and health and safety disputes can be distressing, and we work closely with you to resolve your issues with as little difficulty as possible. We are willing to act for you in your ACC, employment and health and safety law issues no matter where in New Zealand you live.
Hazel Armstrong Law has a high level of success in resolving ACC, employment and health and safety issues. Hazel Armstrong, the firm’s principal, has been resolving ACC disputes for over a decade, and is the Spokesperson for the ACC Futures Coalition, which aims to uphold the integrity of New Zealand’s accident compensation scheme. We’ve also worked closely with unions, such as the New Zealand Council of Trade Unions and the Rail and Maritime Transport Union, on issues such as ACC, employment disputes, contract drafting and health and safety consultation.
Hazel Armstrong Law believes in providing clients with clear and practical advice. We understand that engaging in legal disputes can be stressful, so we aim to make the resolution process as clear and stress-free as possible. We act for clients from all around New Zealand.
We are aware that hiring a lawyer can place a financial strain on those in disadvantaged positions, which is why Hazel Armstrong Law endeavours to keep our fees competitive. We are also registered legal aid providers, meaning we can provide legal services to those unable to fund their own case. We also have fee agreements with several unions around the country.
Finalist - Boutique Law Firm
of the year 2017
