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1. LCRO 146/2019 AC v CJ (12 March 2020) [pdf, 146 KB]

   ...that Ms AC had breached reg 9(2) of the Regs and made a finding of unsatisfactory conduct on account of that breach, pursuant to s 12(c) of the Lawyers and Conveyancers Act 2006 (the Act). Application for review [31] Through her counsel Ms AC filed an application for review on 30 September 2019. [32] Ms RV submits that the Committee’s determination that Ms AC was obliged by reg 9(2) of the Regs to provide Ms CJ with copies of each invoice when issued, is wrong. [33] In simpl...

2. Hapaitia te Oranga Tangata Summit and Programme Update [pdf, 2 MB]

   Hon Andrew Little, Minister of Justice Hāpaitia te Oranga Tangata - Summit and Programme Update Date 20 July 2018 File reference Action sought Timeframe Agree the outline for the Criminal Justice Summit proposed in this briefing By 23 July Note the Criminal Justice Summit scheduled for 20-22 August is an opportunity for Ministers to champion the proposed reform By 20 August Forward this briefing and covering letter (as appropriate) to your colleagues...

3. [2018] NZEnvC 232 Tasman District Council [pdf, 3.4 MB]

   ...and had concerns over the proposal2. The Council decided not to allow Ms Lee's objection and accordingly has referred the matter to the Environment Court for determination. [4] Following receipt of the application Ms Wild was directed3 to file and serve any evidence she wished to rely on. No evidence was received so the Registrar advised parties that the matter would be heard on the papers unless any party objected. No response was received so the court is determining the matte...

4. Te Manutukutuku Issue 37 [pdf, 5.7 MB]

   ...shall be required to con­ tribute an amount towards their legal costs. Any amount to be contributed is determined by the sub-committee. Applications may be made by individ­ uals or claimant groups, eg, iwi and hapii. Usually legal counsel file the application on behalf of claimants. Application forms are available from the Waitangi Tribunal or from the Legal Services Board, PO Box 10-247, Wellington, phone: (04) 472 5045, fax: (04) 472 5046. Concerning 566 James Hemi...

5. [2019] NZEmpC 173 Allied Investments Ltd v Flowers [pdf, 387 KB]

   ...reserved leave to deal with remedies at a later time. At the request of counsel, I reserve leave for either party to apply to have remedies determined if they cannot be agreed. [48] Costs are reserved. If they are to be sought memoranda may be filed and directions will be issued for an exchange of submissions. K G Smith Judge Judgment signed at 3.40 pm on 25 November 2019

6. [2021] NZREADT 53 - D v REAA & X (15 October 2021) [pdf, 235 KB]

   ...the issue is whether the licensee’s conduct was severe enough to warrant a finding of unsatisfactory conduct. The vendors were happy with his apology and the findings against him are excessive. [25] A joint memorandum (29 July 2021) was filed on behalf of the licensee and the Authority. It states: The appellant’s actions were not of the standard expected of a professional member of the industry. However, on the specific facts of this situation, a finding that the nature o...

7. [2021] NZACC 118 - Baker v ACC (3 August 2021) [pdf, 313 KB]

   ...appellant’s current medication was appropriate and could not be improved. [60] The matter proceeded to review in April 2019 and on 9 May 2019 the Reviewer dismissed the review application. [61] Following the lodging of an appeal, the appellant filed an additional medical report from Mr Barnes, spinal surgeon, dated 18 March 2020. He concluded: I would imagine working as a retail manager 30 hours per week would be possible providing the pain was not at a level where it was a se...

8. [2021] NZREADT 42 - Complaints Assessment Commitee v Vulinovich (6 August 2021) [pdf, 259 KB]

   ...Act 2008 (“the Act”). The Committee alleges that his conduct would reasonably be regarded by agents of good standing, or reasonable members of the public, as disgraceful. [2] Mr Vulinovich admitted the charge in his Response to the Charge filed on 12 April 2021. [3] The parties have agreed on a summary of facts. Facts [4] Mr Vulinovich was first licensed as a salesperson in May 2013. At the time of the relevant conduct he was engaged at CBRE South Auckland (“the Agenc...

9. [2022] NZEnvC 069 Otago Regional Council [pdf, 356 KB]

   ...an existing resource consent, unless a change in the operation of that landfill meant a relevant permitted activity rule could not be complied with.47 [44] Ms Lee disagrees that the purpose of PC1 is not explicit and refers to the affidavit filed in support of the provisions agreed at mediation, which includes further detail of the intent of PC1. She states that the purpose is to strengthen the management of discharges in order to maintain, as a minimum, water quality in 43 Le...

10. [2023] NZREADT 8 - HD v Real Estate Agents Authority (CAC 2102) (12 April 2023) [pdf, 231 KB]

    ...that a house could be built on a higher part of the lot he purchased through the licensee. The purchaser says he later learned that it would be difficult, if not impossible, to obtain consent from the local council to do so. [2] The purchaser filed a complaint against the licensee with the Real Estate Agents Authority (the Authority), the first respondent. He alleged the licensee misled him and his son. The complaint was referred to Committee 2102 (the Committee). It decided t...