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1. Ms E 21 July 2015 NZSHD 7 [pdf, 221 KB]

   ...and copied to the applicant. In this amended statement one of the original allegations against the applicant contained in the first statement has been removed, and there was an explanation from Constable North for the amendment. [17] The applicant filed her own statement on the day of the hearing, together with a statement from her mother, Mrs H. The Hearing on 29 June 2015 [18] Constable North conducted the Police case and also testified on oath as the only Police witness. He read...

2. Regulatory Impact Statement: Using personal information for identity verification purposes in law enforcement [pdf, 644 KB]

   ...has been assigned is a relatively routine and error-free procedure for Police. The Police information management system holds biographical details, a photograph, criminal history details and fingerprint information of previous offenders. 8. Police file about 80 percent of all charges in New Zealand. Under the Policing Act 2008, Police have the power to take “identifying particulars” of those in custody or suspected of committing an offence. Identifying particulars are:  the perso...

3. RV v ZL LCRO 85/2012 (23 May 2016) [pdf, 70 KB]

   ...never acted for Mr RV in relation to [Company A]. • Mr ZL misled NZLS by omitting to advise he had acted for both parties in the transaction. [26] Finally, the Committee considered whether it should order an independent review of Mr ZL’s files but reached the view it was not necessary to do so. [27] In summary, the Committee determined to take no further action in respect of any of Mr RV’s complaints. Review [28] The review progressed by way of a hearing in [City] on 28...

4. 2015 Ministry of Justice annual report - report in relation to selected non-departmental appropriations [pdf, 329 KB]

   ...Families Professional Services Number of service provision appointments (see note 1) New measure (see note 2) 5,600–5,800 5,238 The result is lower than anticipated when the forecast was completed. The forecast anticipated the trend in CPYF filings would continue an upwards trajectory but this has not occurred. The Ministry considers the number of service provisions is under‑reported. Work underway in relation to Service Provision delivery will improve the quality of data...

5. Hewitt v Standing [2012] NZIACDT 50 (30 August 2012) [pdf, 126 KB]

   ...The response [17] Mr Standing’s response to the complaint was a letter dated 30 September 2011. [18] Mr Standing said the company Living New Zealand Ltd had gone into liquidation. Apparently as a result of these events he no longer held his file relating to Mr Hewitt, and could only respond on the basis of recollection. [19] Mr Standing claimed in the letter: “At no stage was Mr & Mrs Hewitt ever misled on immigration advice. Mrs Hewitt refers in her email dated 5th Septe...

6. JM v DTM [2011] NZIACDT 1 (19 January 2011) [pdf, 119 KB]

   ...not clerical work under the Act. It is a core function of providing immigration advice under section 7. [28] The Adviser drew particular attention to the terms of paragraph (a) of the definition. The phrase points to the keeping of professional files, whether electronic, paper or otherwise. There may of course be questions as to the boundaries of that work. However, it is wholly unconvincing to suggest it includes taking instructions from clients. It could equally be claimed that “...

7. Whiles-Clarry v Standing [2011] NZIACDT 18 (6 July 2011) [pdf, 119 KB]

   ...before she qualified as a “sponsor”. [6.9] On 15 July 2009, the Complainants requested their original documents be returned. An email in response dated 16 July 2009 said: “I’ll be happy to send through the original documents we have on file, however before I can do this I will require our final invoice to be paid. If you could arrange for this to be paid ASAP it would be appreciated, and then I will return the documents.” [6.10] The letter was written by Ms Climo who descr...

8. BD v EG LCRO 374/2013 & 376/2013 (30 November 2015) [pdf, 67 KB]

   ...settlement of the sale to proceed and in full and final settlement of all claims by her, both for herself and her children against the family trust, the trust property and financially against Mr BD and Mr KN, including withdrawal of the proposed claim filed against them as trustees, but not yet formally served. This letter records agreement of the parties in particular that Mrs BD has accepted that offer and this acceptance has been communicated via Mr FI after Mr FI has fully advised...

9. KB v JR LCRO 246/2012 (20 May 2014) [pdf, 175 KB]

   ...will be in a given estate due to the number of unforeseen matters which may arise during the course of administering an estate. [37] The Committee did not conduct any investigation into the fees charged by Ms JR by requesting her time sheets or files and the only reference to fees in the Committee’s decision related to the fees incurred by Ms KB in instructing [Doctor]. [38] Ms KB referred to items in Ms JR’s account dated 27 June 2012 which related to settlement of the unit,...

10. Geldenhuys v C Yap [2013] NZIACDT 42 (15 July 2013) [pdf, 141 KB]

    ...the total sanctions. [63] Ms Yap is not the only person holding a licence in her practice. Accordingly the cancellation of her licence will not be deferred to allow her to put her practice in order; there are others who can take over the active files she has. 8 Compensation and refund of fees [64] It has been a longstanding criticism of some professional disciplinary processes that they do not include jurisdiction to require a professional who is at fault to compensat...