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1. UI v OQ LCRO 225/2011 (8 March 2013) [pdf, 78 KB]

   ...substantive proceeding against the previous lawyers for an alleged conflict of interest. The Practitioner noted that the essence of the advice he had given was ultimately reflected in a decision of the High Court, and subsequently the Court of Appeal. [11] The Standards Committee summarised the issues, identified the complaint and set out the reasons for declining to uphold the complaint. Review Application [12] There were several concerns expressed by the Applicant about the a...

2. ST v CBU LCRO 125 / 2011 (10 December 2012) [pdf, 97 KB]

   ...had no authority to take action on behalf of the company, or to render the bills of costs. [19] MH responded on 14 March 2011 and advised that the funds had been transferred to another firm and its fees in respect of the unsuccessful High Court appeal had been paid from the funds retained by written agreement between the parties. He also advised that the firm had written off the remaining accounts and withdrawn the winding-up application. On that basis, he considered the complaint...

3. LCRO 22/2018 AE v BD (7 August 2018) [pdf, 114 KB]

   ...scope of review [22] 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...

4. LCRO 254/2015 CW v QA (13 August 2018) [pdf, 108 KB]

   ...scope of review [19] 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...

5. LCRO 190/2019 GK and UL v MH and [RT] Law Limited (19 May 2020) [pdf, 117 KB]

   ...scope of review [29] 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. 2 Deliu v Hong [2012] NZHC 158, [2012] NZAR 209 at [39]–[41]. 6...

6. LCRO 238/2015 NS v LO (28 September 2018) [pdf, 152 KB]

   ...scope of review [13] 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...

7. Baker v Samuels-Thomas - Matauri X (2018) 174 Taitokerau MB 51 (174 TTK 51) [pdf, 314 KB]

   ...and possession. When combined with the 2 166 Taitokerau MB 158-179 (166 TTK 158-179). 3 Taueki v Horowhenua Sailing Club – Horowhenua 11 (Lake) Block [2014] Māori Appellate Court MB 60 (2014 APPEAL 60). 4 Te Hokowhitu v Proprietors of Matauri X – Matauri X [2010] Māori Appellate Court MB 566 (2010 APPEAL 566). 174 Taitokerau MB 54 relevant sections of the Land Transfer Act 1952, the Incorporation became the legal...

8. LCRO 194/2016 LC v BD (22 November 2018) [pdf, 157 KB]

   ...scope of review [19] 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...

9. LCRO 14/2021 PR and [Law Firm A] v [Area] Standards Committee [X] (30 August 2021) [pdf, 143 KB]

   ...scope of review [28] 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 that...

10. [2021] NZEnvC 123 Wyuna Preserve Residents Association Incorporated v Queenstown Lakes District Council [pdf, 303 KB]

    WYUNA PRAI v QLDC – FINAL DECISION 2021 IN THE ENVIRONMENT COURT AT CHRISTCHURCH I TE KŌTI TAIAO O AOTEAROA KI ŌTAUTAHI Decision No. [2021] NZEnvC 123 IN THE MATTER of the Resource Management Act 1991 AND an appeal under clause 14 of the First Schedule of the Act BETWEEN WYUNA PRESERVE RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION INCORPORATED (ENV-2018-CHC-143) Appellant AND QUEENSTOWN LAKES DISTRICT COUNCIL Respondent Court: Environment Judge J J M Hassan Environment Commissioner J...