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1. Maketu Estates Ltd v CAC 403 & Robb [2016] NZREADT 48 [pdf, 184 KB]

   ...unsatisfactory conduct against the second defendant (Mr Robb) (the Committee’s decision). Maketu contends that a charge of misconduct should have been laid. [2] The Tribunal notes that shortly before the hearing of the appeal, Mr Caradus filed a memorandum on behalf of Mr Robb. Mr Caradus said: 1. This appeal relates to one of two charges brought against [Mr Robb] , by [the Committee]. 2. Mr Robb pleaded guilty to both charges and, as such, the appeal is primarily an i...

2. PQ v Hakaoro [2013] NZIACDT 48 (8 August 2013) [pdf, 144 KB]

   ...interlocutory steps, the Tribunal determined that there should be an oral hearing. Mr Hakaoro had provided an affidavit from himself, and also affidavits from his wife Ms Manuna Paletu’a, and Pastor Teinapi Tauri. For the complainant, Ms BFZ also filed an affidavit, which was additional to the affidavit filed with the complaint. [36] The Tribunal is required to hear complaints on the papers, unless it is necessary to require attendances before the Tribunal. The Tribunal deals with matte...

3. KB v WY LCRO 67 / 2011 (30 March 2012) [pdf, 108 KB]

   ...February, Mr WY sent a draft statement by email to ADN. That statement provided for deduction of outstanding costs due by ADL to ADM being $54,990.50, as well as estimated costs on the sale in the sum of $7,875. [13] It is apparent from Mr WY’s file that discussion took place between ADN and Mr WY about the proposed deduction of outstanding costs, although the content of these discussions has not been provided with Mr WY’s file. 3 [14] On 25 February, ADN sent a fax to...

4. Wall v Karaitiana - Tauhara Middle 15 Trust (2008) 88 Taupo 63 (88 TPO 62) [pdf, 2.7 MB]

   ...However, due to all eged procedural irregularities in the conduct of the meeting, including, despite my explicit direction, a failure to take registration details of beneficial owners, the outcome of the hui has been subject to challenge. Tap ia Rameka filed an app li cation to review the conduct of the meeting citing improper use of powers of attorney in that more than one attorney was exercised by individual voters despite the trust order Ch, rics Te Ercoawhakakolahi Wall And Drs ML...

5. Complaint Assessment Committee 403 v Licensee B [2017] NZREADT 21 [pdf, 178 KB]

   ...no history of disciplinary proceedings or complaints made about him. [g] The finding of disgraceful conduct against the defendant has already had a serious impact on his employment in the industry. [h] The deponents in the affidavit evidence filed in support of the defendant speak very highly of him, his energy, his ability as a salesperson, and contributions in the wider community. It is evident that the defendant is in a very supportive environment. [37] As noted earlier, pen...

6. LCRO 189/2015 ZA v YB [pdf, 262 KB]

   ...finding that Ms ZA “was required to provide a letter of engagement or a copy of the [firm’s] standard terms of engagement or other information required to be provided to clients” which she failed to do. Application for review [15] Ms ZA filed an application for review on 17 September 2015. She submits that the Committee erred in its decision. [16] She says that Mr YB “was unable to provide clear instructions as to what legal services” he required from Ms ZA. She ...

7. LCRO 44/2017 JJ v IO, UZ, [Law Firm A] [pdf, 233 KB]

   ...2011, LJ made application to the Family Court for representation orders under the PPPR, but those proceedings had not been resolved when AJ died in July 2011.2 2 It appears that MJ herself never filed any such proceedings. The materials before me do not canvas any of the detail and history of LJ’s proceedings. 4 [14] LJ later brought proceedings against AJ’s estate seeking to recover his costs he had incurred in meeting the...

8. Singh v Golian [2017] NZIACDT 14 (12 September 2017) [pdf, 189 KB]

   ...follow the complainant’s instructions to apply for a student visa under s 61 of the Immigration Act 2009; and [19.3] undertook a strategy that as not best suited to the complainant’s circumstances. The responses [20] The complainant did not file a statement of reply. He was not required to do so unless he disagreed with the statement of complaint. [21] The adviser did file a statement of reply. Overall, the effect of the adviser’s response was to say that he had acted appr...

9. LCRO 240/2017 O & B HN v JJ Lawyers (22 June 2018) [pdf, 237 KB]

   ...(as had been alleged) [JJL] had done anything to provide LV “with a cover brand” or to create “a façade … erected for its own financial benefit, giving no thought for other possible consequences”. Application for review [18] The HNs filed an application for review on 14 December 2017. The outcome sought is reimbursement of the $8,050 by [JJL] “because they were the main cause of our entrusting advance payment to LV”. [19] They submit that: (a) [JJL’s] conduct l...

10. [2018] NZEnvC 107 Handley v South Taranaki District Council [pdf, 3.6 MB]

    ...exchange of submissions with a view to these being the subject of p'reliminary oral determination early in the scheduled hearing. In particular, the Record of Teleconference recorded : 3 it was agreed that a synopsis of submissions couid be filed ahead of the hearing to enable the court to consider the jurisdictional issues and provide a preliminary view at the commencement of the hearing. [7] Synopses of jurisdictional submissions were duly filed . These were the first m...