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1. LCRO 78/2023 CQ v KV (20 May 2025) [pdf, 218 KB]

   ...borrowing had been reduced, which Ms HW would not have contributed to.27 [100] A discussion between Mr CQ and a lawyer instructed by Ms KV would likely have exposed the unfair nature of the proposed arrangement and provided some protection for her. [101] I agree with the Committee, when it describes Mr CQ’s failings as ‘serious’.28 26 Wellington Standards Committee 2 v Harper [2020] NZLCDT 29. 27 The amount of rental paid by Ms HW is unknown. 28 Standards Committee determi...

2. Linstead v Tohu - Te Horo 3 No 1-31 (2024) 276 Taitokerau MB 273 (276 TTK 273) [pdf, 289 KB]

   ...rehearing and interim injunction applications. I was minded to dismiss this ground because of that omission. [100] However, counsel for the applicant, and respondent made submissions addressing this issue, therefore I propose to deal with it. [101] Mr Linstead says that the Trust by their words and/or conduct created a belief or expectation that his whānau would be able to partition out the Kaikou 3 Lot B9B2 and they have relied on that representation from the trustees. [102] He...

3. X Ltd v Q Ltd [2024] NZDT 261 (14 March 2024) [pdf, 185 KB]

   ...one party to a contract agreeing to release the other from its liability otherwise arising at law, although that same degree of improbability does not apply to a limitation clause (Ailsa Craig Fishing Co Ltd v Malvern Fishing Co Ltd [1983] 1 All ER 101 at p 105 per Lord Fraser and SGS (NZ) Ltd v Quirke Export Ltd [1988] 1 NZLR 52 at pp 55 – 56 per Cooke P). (g) However, “these events” referred to in that statement resulted from an oral contract in which there was no effective inc...

4. 2024 NZPSPLA 093.pdf [pdf, 315 KB]

   ...and in particular are employing persons to provide restricted security services who do not have a COA to do so, the penalty is likely to be stricter. Suppression [100] Pursuant to section 96C of the Act this decision will be published. [101] Ms AL should not be penalised for the bringing of this complaint, accordingly her details are to be redacted. [102] I also do not find that the publication of the respondents’ details proportionate to the findings. The guards were work...

5. [2024] NZEnvC 246 Noakes v Waikato District Council [pdf, 501 KB]

   ...report on the subdivision rules, which was prepared prior to the release of the new formatting, are split across the decisions for each zone (Decision Reports 14-27: Zones). 11 Decision Report 13: Infrastructure at [99]. 12 Ibid, at [100]-[101]. 13 Waikato District Council decisions on submissions – Submitter: Anna Noakes, Submission number: 524. 5 Original Appeal and Amended Notice of Appeal [9] Noakes lodged an appeal against the decisions version of the PDP regardi...

6. LCRO 158/2024 USP v FTC (30 June 2025) [pdf, 524 KB]

   ...systematic in identifying a “step by step” approach to the frequently difficult task of determining an appropriate penalty, prudently cautions that “penalty decisions in the professional disciplinary context are inherently case specific”.9 [101] The Law Society guidelines suggest a three-tiered approach to determining the nature and gravity of the relevant conduct: (a) conduct which is of a low-level nature in terms of seriousness (in comparison to other cases involving...

7. LCRO 151/2023 OA v HF and MT (22 July 2025) [pdf, 240 KB]

   ...reports on a regular basis. It is reasonable that a member of the public who had instructed a professional to act for them on a purchase, would expect that professional to draw their attention to any potential issues with the content of the LIM. [101] In this case, compliance with the standard expected would have needed Ms HF to recognise that a building consent was required and was not recorded in the LIM. It also needed Ms HF to note that a certificate of acceptance was required by...

8. LCRO 60/2023 VE v NB (30 April 2025) [pdf, 244 KB]

   ...would shed some light on this matter, but that is not available. 43 Letter NB to Lawyers Complaints Service (22 June 2022). 44 Email NB to Radford (12 November 2021) at 5.36 am. 45 Email NB to Radford (12 November 2021) at 9.45 am. 17 [101] In the circumstances, there is insufficient corroborating evidence to support an adverse finding against Mr NB. Compliance with AML requirements [102] In the Letter of Engagement dated 29 October 2021, Mr NB advised that the firm used a...

9. Tau v Nga Whanau o Morven and Glenavy - Waihao 903 Section IX Block [2010] 2010 Maori Appellate Court MB 167 (2010 APPEAL 167) [pdf, 266 KB]

   ...of time [34] Standard of proof [39] History of Waihao 903 Section IX [62] Kemp’s Purchase [63] Native Land Court [67] Survey of Waihao 903 subdivisions and Survey Department file 563 [75] Issue of title orders [94] Amendment of orders [101] Stack’s Book [106] Henare Te Maire’s view of Section IX [110] Subsequent dealings with Sections IX and X [113] Discussion [132] Does the title order or the land transfer title preclude the claim of trust? [132] What evidence c...

10. Research on the effectiveness of police practice in reducing residential burglary part 2: 2002 to 2004 [pdf, 537 KB]

    ...specialised security measures, for non-victims, single victims and repeat victims of burglary, Burglary Survey 100 Table 8.7: Percentage of households taking general security precautions, for non-victims, single victims and repeat victims, Burglary Survey 101 Table 8.8: Percentage of households with security measures, for non-victims, single victims and repeat victims, NZNSCV 2001 102 Table 8.9: Do security measures make homes safer?, 2002 and 2004, by Police Area 102 Table 8.10: How d...