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1. CL & ZA v GU LCRO 148/2013 (25 May 2016) [pdf, 68 KB]

   ...mistakenly sent to Mr RF, the actions of Mr CL and Mr ZA were purposely aimed to humiliate and annoy Mrs GU, which was unacceptable, and was a breach of rules 2.3, 10 and 12 of 4 the Lawyers and Conveyancers Act (Lawyers: Conduct and Client Care) Rules 2008 (the Rules). Application for review [18] The lawyers filed an application for review on 28 May 2013. The outcome sought is the reversal of the unsatisfactory conduct determination in respect of both lawyers. [19] The...

2. KY v DZ LCRO 174/2015 (25 October 2016) [pdf, 76 KB]

   ...general restraint on lawyers impeding direct communication with another lawyer’s client. However, FCR 106 says that a document that must be personally served may be served by a party’s lawyer or their agent. Lawyers would be wise to give careful thought to rule 10.2, and the exceptions to it, before embarking on personal service of another lawyer’s client. [49] Although Mr DZ went to [specified location] in May 2015 with the intention of communicating directly with Mr KY t...

3. GR-to-the-LC-report-Third-Review-of-the-Evidence-Act-2006_Final.pdf [pdf, 487 KB]

   ...mātauranga by introducing a new exception to the hearsay rule (recommendation 1) and clarifying the way that prior acquittal evidence is assessed (recommendation 14). 22 The report also recommends that the Ministry of Justice should further examine protections for counselling notes, and other personal records of complainants in sexual and family violence cases, and of parties and children in civil cases. 23 Appendix 1 sets out the full list of recommendations. 24 Many of the recomm...

4. OIA-111433.pdf [pdf, 4.9 MB]

   ...reducing costs and meeting FATF standards. 16. Both proposed packages are complex, require specific expertise to develop, and will need significant consultation and further joint development with industry. 17. The timing of the packages needs to be carefully sequenced, as there are significant dependencies between them. We will need direction from relevant ministers in early 2024 to have reforms in place in time to influence New Zealand’s next FATF evaluation. Introduction to the AML/CFT s...

5. Smitheram v Hanns [2010] NZWHT Wellington 24 [pdf, 483 KB]

   ...under or between the ply in the adjacent cladding. [65] Stormwater is able to pond against the bottom of the cladding at the gable end. There is minimal bottom of the sheet clearance between the bottom of the EIFS cladding and the LAM. No protective UPVC shoe could be found protecting the bottom of polystyrene sheet. The framing showed visible signs of decay. The LAM upturn is of insufficient height to prevent moisture wicking up behind the cladding and causing damage the s...

6. BORA Raukawa Claims Settlement Bill [pdf, 279 KB]

   ...that addresses specified historical claims brought by Raukawa no other person could be said to be in comparable circumstances to those who are to receive entitlements under the Bill. 4.Clause 100 of the Bill reserves a special right of access to protected sites on Crown forest land transferred to Raukawa as part of the settlement. This right of access applies to Māori for whom the protected site is of special cultural, historical, or spiritual significance. It is conceivable that thi...

7. 31 August Legal Aid News [pdf, 547 KB]

   ...regular communication from Legal Aid Services on all matters related to legal aid. Legal Aid News is generally published in the last week of every month. In this issue ... Three fixed fees that may be claimed incorrectly Determining merit in Protection of Personal Property Rights Act 1988 applications Queries Three fixed fees that may be claimed incorrectly A recent internal review identified more clarity is required on the following fixed fees: Specialist reports The...

8. Convention on Combating Bribery of Foreign Public Officials

   ...recommendations for New Zealand. “Like many countries, we still face challenges when it comes to detecting foreign bribery carried out by New Zealand-based companies. The Working Group has made a range of recommendations, which the Government will carefully consider before deciding how best to implement them.”

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9. BORA Immigration Advisers Licensing Bill [pdf, 295 KB]

   ...only those individuals and organisations that hold licenses are authorised to provide potential migrants with advice on immigration matters, unless they are exempted. 4. The Bill is directed at ensuring that the interests of potential migrants are protected when receiving immigration advice and that New Zealand's reputation as a migration destination of choice is enhanced (see clause 3 of the Bill). The provisions of the Bill therefore extend to those providing advice both in New Ze...

10. Berry v Rondel LCRO 130 / 2011 (26 April 2012) - Penalty Decision [pdf, 143 KB]

    ...concerning the Gisborne property. This fee is accepted by Mr AK and will be allowed. The narration to Mr SF account refers to “obtaining detailed instructions regarding estate and other issues, conducting legal research regarding potential Family Protection Act claim and obligation of trustees to provide documents” as well as the matters relating to Mr Rondel. Ms Berry has advised that his attendances on matters other than those relating to Mr Rondel were minimal, and has r...