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1. AC v Secretary for Justice 20 March 2012 NZRA 000003 [pdf, 99 KB]

   ...for family law. [37] I make the observation that my decision would make it unnecessary to make a referral to a complaints procedure in respect of acknowledged complaints which now have only historical interest. [38] I note that a document on file entitled “Secretary for Justice Decision” is not signed by the Secretary personally. Alison Hill, Director Provider and Community Contracts, has signed it. The Legal Services Act 2011 does not permit the Secretary to delegate the p...

2. AF v Secretary for Justice 16 May 2012 NZRA 000007 [pdf, 121 KB]

   ...Category 2, Police Detention Legal Assistance and for Family. He has submitted lengthy, prolix and at times repetitious arguments in support of his application for review. I have distilled the essence of them to be as follows: He has, since the filing of his application for approval on 1 September 2011, now had substantial and active involvement in three trials on indictment before a jury or a judge alone in which he was sole counsel. He has had active participation in the P...

3. Hooker v Director-General of the Department of Conservation (2012) 38 Taitokerau MB 219 (38 TTK 219) [pdf, 179 KB]

   ...actual loss suffered by the Applicant or actual benefit derived by the trespasser. [10] The claim for damages is subject to s7 of the Limitation Act 1950 and accordingly damages are sought at a rate of $50.00 per week from the 6 years prior to filing the claim or a total of $20,000. [11] Counsel stressed that the sum sought is a conservative one. The block is coastal land. Passage over it has essentially been taken by individuals or groups whenever they see fit and there are n...

4. Goher v Hammadieh [2016] NZIACDT 1 (14 January 2016) [pdf, 184 KB]

   ...He said he had not received “the rights of natural justice”, and was engaging a lawyer to represent him to appeal the Tribunal’s decision. In addition he claimed that: [9.2.1] He had not been negligent, and provided some information from his file. [9.2.2] He had not increased fees beyond his agreement. [9.2.3] He had taken reasonable steps to deliver documents. [9.2.4] The complainant had not paid as much as she claimed. Discussion The principles to apply [10] The purpose o...

5. [2015] NZSSAA 015, 31 March [pdf, 46 KB]

   ...relation to Training Incentive Allowance and advance payment of benefit. [12] The reason recorded for the appointment being made was to discuss assistance with course costs. Moreover, when she left the meeting with her case manager, she immediately filed her request for review of decision in relation to the decision not to pay an advance payment of benefit. On 10 April 2014, the appellant was advised that an internal review had been completed in relation to the decision not to pay an...

6. ENVC Hearing 6Oct14 DM local Judith Pemberton [pdf, 107 KB]

   ...which collects and returns tourists to the ferry terminal at Matiatia. 6. Because of my background, I have extensive local knowledge of Matiatia. SCOPE OF EVIDENCE 7. I made a submission opposing the proposed marina at Matiatia and I then filed notice to join in these proceedings as a section 274 party. 8. Subsequently I agreed to become a section 274 party represented by Direction Matiatia Incorporated (DMI). I give this, my evidence, for DMI. 9. As far as possible I...

7. McNie v CAC2004 & Proude [2013] NZREADT 49 [pdf, 62 KB]

   ...the settlement agreement prohibits the appellant from complaining to the Authority or appealing to us, it is illegal and therefore unenforceable and then put it: “25. There can be no objection to parties settling a complaint after it has been filed with the Authority. The Act sets up a framework for this purpose in s.87. The decision to declare that any resulting settlement agreement is a final determination of the complaint ultimately rests with the Committee, which must bear the p...

8. Human v New Zealand Law Society [2014] NZLCDT 32 [pdf, 174 KB]

   ...profession and to a struggling practitioner. Nevertheless, I acknowledge that any costs involved in this arrangement are between Mr Human and me and are not the responsibility of the Law Society. I understand that a copy of this letter will be filed with the Disciplinary Tribunal.” [26] We commend Mr Parmenter for being prepared to take on this responsibility. It is in the best traditions of the legal profession to provide such support and guidance to a fellow practitioner. We n...

9. CAC407 v Towers [2016] NZREADT 24 [pdf, 142 KB]

   ...evidence was called and Mr Towers himself did not take part in the hearing. The first question for the Tribunal is whether it could or should proceed in Mr Towers’ absence. The Tribunal are satisfied that Mr Towers was aware of the hearing. In a file note dated 28 October 2015 Mr Gouvenour, REAA investigator, advised the Tribunal that Mr Towers had phoned him to advise that he had no intention of taking part in the process and would be surrendering his licence. According to the REAA...

10. Example fraud and corruption policy [pdf, 104 KB]

    ...photocopiers, fax machines, computers, vehicles, mail services, Ministry addresses and phone numbers) for unfair, unjustified or unlawful gain; Forgery or alteration of any financial instrument; • Forgery or alteration of any document or computer file or record belonging to the Ministry; where any person who has a business involvement with the Ministry acts dishonestly or unfairly, or breaches public trust. Corruption ‘Corruption’ is the lack of integrity or honesty (especially...