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1. LCRO 123/2019 & 124/2019 MC v QK and QK v MC (3 March 2020) [pdf, 199 KB]

   ...scope of review [30] The nature and scope of a review have been discussed by the High Court, which said of the process of review under the Act:2 … the power of review conferred upon Review Officers is not appropriately equated with a general appeal. The obligations and powers of the Review Officer as described in the Act create a very particular statutory process. The Review Officer has broad powers to conduct his or her own investigations including the power to exercise for tha...

2. LCRO 261/2016 TJ v DM and ZP (26 September 2019) [pdf, 196 KB]

   ...scope of review [33] The nature and scope of a review have been discussed by the High Court, which said of the process of review under the Act:2 … the power of review conferred upon Review Officers is not appropriately equated with a general appeal. The obligations and powers of the Review Officer as described in the Act create a very particular statutory process. The Review Officer has broad powers to conduct his or her own investigations including the power to exercise for tha...

3. Edwards - Succession to Ngarangi Kanoa Babbington [2021] Chief Judge's MB 755 (2021 CJ 755) [pdf, 535 KB]

   ...issue.7 This means that the applicant must establish on the balance of probabilities that there was a mistake or omission. 7 Tau v Nga Whanau O Morven & Glenavy – Waihao 903 Section IX Block [2010] Māori Appellate Court MB 167 (2010 APPEAL 167). 2021 Chief Judge’s MB 772 [15] The Court of Appeal has recently confirmed that the power under s 44(1) falls into two parts:8 The first is an evaluative decision as to whether the order made was “erroneous in...

4. LCRO 43/2021 CAT Ltd v ZEN Lawyers Ltd (28 October 2021) [pdf, 217 KB]

   ...scope of review [47] The nature and scope of a review have been discussed by the High Court, which said of the process of review under the Act:2 … the power of review conferred upon Review Officers is not appropriately equated with a general appeal. The obligations and powers of the Review Officer as described in the Act create a very particular statutory process. The Review Officer has broad powers to conduct his or her own investigations including the power to exercise for tha...

5. LCRO 27/2021 BK v RQ (27 August 2021) [pdf, 223 KB]

   ...scope of review [35] The nature and scope of a review have been discussed by the High Court, which said of the process of review under the Act:1 … the power of review conferred upon Review Officers is not appropriately equated with a general appeal. The obligations and powers of the Review Officer as described in the Act create a very particular statutory process. The Review Officer has broad powers to conduct his or her own investigations including the power to exercise for that...

6. Wanoa v Wanoa - Succession to Rawiri Wanoa [2023] Chief Judge's MB 186 (2023 CJ 186) [pdf, 528 KB]

   ...to that standard’s inherent flexibility that takes into account the nature and gravity of the matter at issue.5 This means that the applicant must establish on the balance of probabilities that there was a mistake or omission. The Court of Appeal has recently confirmed that the power under s 44(1) falls into two parts:6 The first is an evaluative decision as to whether the order made was “erroneous in fact and law because of any mistake or omission on the part of the court...

7. June-2023-Notification-of-Applications-in-Office-of-Chief-Registrar-20230413.pdf [pdf, 402 KB]

   ...Succession MB 132 on 25 February 1992 - Application to the Chief Judge A20210008483 58/93 Rachel Witana Omapere Taraire E & Rangihamama X3A Ahu Whenua Trust and an order varying a trust at 229 Taitokerau MB 133-160 (19 April 2021) - Notice of Appeal A20210008931 45/93 Renee Mary Panapa CJ 2021/29 - Tane or Tame Metua - Lot 3A2 Parish of Katikati - and a succession order made at 32 Tauranga MB 10, 11-12 on 17 February 1972 - Application to the Chief Judge A20210009207 45/...

8. MLC Applications April 2023 [pdf, 453 KB]

   ...Succession MB 132 on 25 February 1992 - Application to the Chief Judge A20210008483 58/93 Rachel Witana Omapere Taraire E & Rangihamama X3A Ahu Whenua Trust and an order varying a trust at 229 Taitokerau MB 133-160 (19 April 2021) - Notice of Appeal A20210008931 45/93 Renee Mary Panapa CJ 2021/29 - Tane or Tame Metua - Lot 3A2 Parish of Katikati - and a succession order made at 32 Tauranga MB 10, 11-12 on 17 February 1972 - Application to the Chief Judge A20210009207 45/...

9. LCRO 49/2022 & 93/2022 WU v MQ obo CT (25 August 2022) [pdf, 277 KB]

   ...was fair in its process and has complied with the rules of natural justice. Nature and scope of review [57] The High Court has described a review by this Office in the following way:40 A review by the LCRO is neither a judicial review nor an appeal. Those seeking a review of a Committee determination are entitled to a review based on the LCRO’s own opinion rather than on deference to the view of the Committee. A review by the LCRO is informal, inquisitorial and robust. It invo...

10. [2021] NZREADT 18 - Brady (28 April 2021) [pdf, 338 KB]

    ...request, we are not persuaded that a finding of a breach of r 6.3 is justified. Should Mr Brady be found guilty of misconduct under s 73 of the Act? [73] In Complaints Assessment Committee 20003 v Zhagroo, her Honour Justice Thomas considered an appeal by a Complaints Assessment Committee against a finding by the Tribunal of unsatisfactory conduct against Mr Zhagroo. The Committee contended that the Tribunal should have made a finding of misconduct.14 As to the determination wh...