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1. LCRO 158/2020 SA v KC (27 May 2022) [pdf, 199 KB]

   ...if any, significance. [52] Any challenge to the terms of the Deed can not be addressed in this review, nor in the context of a complaint engaging the disciplinary process. [53] Having considered all of the material on the Standards Committee file and provided by the parties on review, and having heard from the parties in person, I reach the same conclusion as the Standards Committee.17 17 The Standards Committee determined pursuant to s 152(2)(c) of the Lawyers and Conveyance...

2. LCRO 131/2020 JG v ZN (27 October 2021) [pdf, 160 KB]

   ...were signed. • The medical and legal approaches to capacity do not always coincide. Process [29] This review has been completed on the material to hand with approval by both parties. The material to hand includes the Standards Committee file. Review Preliminary comments [30] Ms JG and Ms HP are unhappy with the steps that Mr ZX took in dealing with Mr HP’s assets. Neither the Standards Committee, or myself, can make a finding that the EPAs were invalid. If they wi...

3. National Standards Committee 1 v Reed [2021] NZLCDT 31 (2 December 2021) [pdf, 122 KB]

   ...mitigating features in relation to the practitioner which are addressed in her counsel’s penalty submissions. [12] In Oral submissions, counsel for the Standards Committee graciously acknowledged the many impressive references and testimonials filed, as well as Mrs Reed’s own reflections on her conduct, and her contributions to the legal and broader community. It was also acknowledged that the practitioner had already addressed a number of the concerns which would normally have...

4. [2022] NZEnvC 001 Wellington Regional Council [pdf, 253 KB]

   ...the line of Mean High- \v'ater Springs on each side of the river at the river outlet. [39] I adjourn the Council's request for the Court to exercise its powers pursuant to s 293 for a peri d of 10 working days to enable the Council to file a memorandum responding to pa as [32] - [37] (above) . '---- BP Dwyer Environment Judge 7 My preliminary view is that the amendment is significant enough that the Council cannot use its power to correct "minor" errors o...

5. [2020] NZSSAA 24 (1 December 2020) [pdf, 145 KB]

   ...her to apply for New Zealand Superannuation at the portable rate while she was living in Canada. She did that, and in response to the question as to how long she had lived in New Zealand since she was 20 years of age, she said “see NZ Super file”. [17] XXXX received New Zealand Superannuation, the Ministry made inquiries with both Canadian authorities and XXXX, and ascertained she received a Canadian pension. The Ministry also made inquiries regarding where XXXX lived betwee...

6. 2021-06-15 D-G of Conservation - MOC - Submissions in response to Amicus Curiae memorandum [pdf, 335 KB]

   ...Williams Email: pwilliams@doc.govt.nz PC7 - Submissions for Director-General of Conservation in reply to Memorandum of Amicus Curiae re Deemed Permits - DOC-6689608 2 May it please the Court: Introduction 1 These submissions are filed in reply to the Memorandum of Amicus Curiae1 (the Memorandum) in which Dr Somerville QC addressed the Court’s legal questions: (a) Are deemed permits a creature of statute that finally expire 1 October 2021? (b) In accordance wi...

7. Smith - Whakaki Lake Trust (2021)102 Tairawhiti MB 186 (102 TRW 186) [pdf, 281 KB]

   ...TE WHAKATAUNGA Ā KAIWHAKAWĀ DEPUTY CHIEF JUDGE C L FOX Judgment of Deputy Chief Judge C L Fox 102 Tairawhiti MB 187 Hei timatanga korero - Introduction [1] On 10 December 2020, the Māori Land Court, Gisborne received an application filed on behalf of the Whakaki Lake Trustees to replace Archie Fabian Waikawa, Keita Parenga Ope Smith, Krystal Ahenata Phillips and William Anthony Kahukura who all retire by rotation and appoint Chelsea Benita Joanne Solomon-Waikawa, Margare...

8. Auckland Standards Committee 1 v Ms A [2023] NZLCDT 11 (27 April 2023) [pdf, 180 KB]

   ...Ms A must advise any future employers up to October 2024 of her disciplinary history. 9. The New Zealand Law Society is to pay the Tribunal s 257 costs which are certified in the sum of $9,099.00. 10. Ms A is legally aided. Counsel should file submissions if any costs question arises. DATED at AUCKLAND this 27th day of April 2023 Dr JG Adams Deputy Chair

9. [2023] NZREADT 10 – Complaints Assessment Committee 2103 v Sharma (8 May 2023) [pdf, 218 KB]

   ...Mr McMullan (17 January 2023) replying to a note from the facility manager on behalf of Mr Sharma. [20] It is difficult to see how the Tribunal could be persuaded Mr Sharma is impecunious based on the material before it. No affidavit has been filed and the note does not address whether Mr Sharma owns any assets. The informal nature of the 6 Real Estate Agents Act 2008, s 122. 7 material affects the weight to be given to it. There is no representation by Mr Sharma or...

10. Roberts v Accident Compensation Corporation (Weekly Compensation) [2022] NZACC 208 [pdf, 192 KB]

    ...concluded that there was no entitlement to LOPE. Specifically, Mr Bockett noted: While I acknowledge the ‘Advice of Injury Form’ completed in real time, notes the client being engaged in employment at date of accident, all other information on file supports the proposition that the client was not employed (ie unemployed). If the client was genuinely employed it is unclear why WC entitlements were not requested in real time and provided by ACC accordingly, in particular given...