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1. Chowdhury v Standing [2012] NZIACDT 57 (30 August 2012) [pdf, 133 KB]

   ...and application of funds statement in relation to his practice, and producing that to the Tribunal. [100.3] He will be expected to fully explain his personal financial circumstances, including providing a statement of assets and liabilities. [101] If Mr Standing does not respond, the Tribunal may proceed on the basis that Mr Standing has the means to meet the financial sanctions that fully reflect the findings against him. Timetable [102] The timetable for submissions will be as fo...

2. Chen v Gu-Chang [2013] NZIACDT 56 (30 August 2013) [pdf, 149 KB]

   ...advised Mr Chen of his immigration prospects and the proper cost of the work required, there can be little doubt that he would have rejected any involvement with Ms Gu- Chang. She should not retain any benefit from her dishonesty. 11 [101] That her professional time was wasted was Ms Gu-Chang’s own fault and she should bear the cost of it. [102] I am satisfied the fees should be refunded in full. Determination and orders [103] Ms Gu-Chang is: [103.1] Censured....

3. Chen v Loh [2013] NZIACDT 55 (30 August 2013) [pdf, 151 KB]

   ...is: [100.1] Censured. [100.2] Ordered to pay a penalty of $6,000. 11 [100.3] Directed to refund fees of $29,600 (he has joint and several liability with Ms Gu- Chang). [100.4] To pay Mr Chen the sum of $1,000 in compensation. [101] Any licence presently held under the Act by Mr Loh is cancelled with effect at 5:00 pm on the 30 th clear calendar day after this decision is delivered to him. [102] Mr Loh is prevented from reapplying for any category of licence as a l...

4. Moctezuma v Chase-Seymour [2013] NZIACDT 40 (26 June 2013) [pdf, 152 KB]

   ...them; it may of course embarrass them, but that was in Ms Chase-Seymour’s hands. [100] As Ms Chase-Seymour’s licence is not cancelled immediately, it is of particular importance for clients have access to her status and disciplinary history. [101] Accordingly, the decision upholding the complaint and the present decision will be published in the usual way. Determination and orders [102] Ms Chase-Seymour is: [102.1] Censured. [102.2] Ordered to pay a penalty of $5,000. [102...

5. ZQI v DI [2013] NZIACDT 70 (24 October 2013) [pdf, 170 KB]

   ...inter partes considerations. [100] It is evident the complaint before the Tribunal has not been subject to the proper statutory process. As matters stand, the complaint is a very serious complaint of dishonesty, but wholly unsupported by facts. [101] It is evident this situation may have arisen as the Registrar has mistaken his statutory obligations; it maybe that the complaint should not have been referred, or there may be facts the Tribunal is not aware of that justify the complaint....

6. AJ v ZQ LCRO 134 / 2010 (7 February 2011) [pdf, 139 KB]

   ...returned to the Respondent and VC, this will result in the account of 30 October being unpaid. For the sake of clarity, the Standards Committee order to cancel all fees charged by WM after the date of settlement will be confirmed. The costs order [101] The third order made by the Standards Committee was that the Applicant pay costs of $750 to the New Zealand Law Society pursuant to Section 156(1)(n) of the Act. The result of this review is, that the finding of unsatisfactory cond...

7. [2018] NZEnvC 057 Far North Holdings Limited v Northland Regional Council [pdf, 5.5 MB]

   ...designated place to another for the purpose of a haul out. The vessel haul out must be undertaken within 24 hours of arriving In the new designated place. Proof via receipt from a haul out facility must be provided to a council authorised person. 101 ca C ca o E ~ :>-1'­ <tiN ;::0 ~N 1a~ o.r-I OlO eN ';: ~ <tI_ 20.. '0 .... e ai <tI E .... Ol ~ C'I 0.. <tI _ e <tI <tI 52 '51 ~ '0 e <tI ::c .......

8. Evidence Brief: Family Violence Perpetrator Treatment [pdf, 341 KB]

   ...initiative. The current appropriation for these services is about $5.5m for referrals coming from both the family and criminal courts. The Ministry of Justice also funds safety programmes for adult victims and children. The Ministry contracts with 101 providers to deliver these programmes. Reforms to the Domestic Violence Act came into effect on 1 October 2014. These reforms changed the structure and delivery of programmes and introduced a requirement for a respondent to a...

9. Ratima v Smith - Te Haroto 2B2B (2018) 70 Takitimu MB 88 (70 TKT 88) [pdf, 500 KB]

   ...$2,157.29 being the balance of the trust funds that have not been properly accounted for. 19 See Rātima v Sullivan – Tataraakina C (2017) 64 Tākitimu MB 121 (64 TKT 121) 70 Tākitimu MB 101 [56] Mr Rātima is directed to arrange for such views to be obtained from the beneficiaries by 31 October 2018 by way of general meeting, postal ballot or a combination of both. A final decision will then issue as to liability. [5...

10. [2021] NZEmpC 45 Senate Investment Trust Through Crown Lease Trustees Ltdv Cooper [pdf, 248 KB]

    ...being bound to the obligations and benefits contained in the agreement. Conversely, until that symbolic but important act of signing, the form of agreement remains as a draft and, potentially, subject to further negotiation and alteration. [101] As with most contracts, and employment contracts or agreements in particular, I conclude that the parties did not intend that they would each be bound by the draft written agreement unless and until that was executed by the writing of t...