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1. Harvey v CAC 10063 & Kelsall [2012] NZREADT 21 [pdf, 114 KB]

   ...journalist having telephoned the appellant, as the listing real estate agent, to ascertain whether there had been developments towards the sale of the property since the auction. [8] It is clear to us that the appellant, who gave evidence and was carefully cross- examined before us, has been proud of his record up till now of no complaints being made against him as a real estate agent for over 12 years. He is a highly successful agent selling about 45 to 50 houses per annum.

2. LCRO 113/2021 VN v [Area] Standards Committee [X] (27 June 2022) [pdf, 218 KB]

   ...Act, which allows a Legal Complaints Review Officer (LCRO) to conduct the review on the basis of all information available if the LCRO considers that the review can be adequately determined in the absence of the parties. [31] I record that having carefully read the complaint, the response to the complaint, the Committee’s decision and the submissions filed in support of and in opposition to the application for review, there are no additional issues or questions in my mind that necess...

3. CAC10063 v Picknell [2013] NZREADT 41 [pdf, 57 KB]

   ...Picknell’s error is out of step with her general good character. [8] Ms Picknell’s counsel identified the four issues which are important in a sentence (see Real Estate Agents Authority v Lum-on [2012] NZREADT 47). These issues are: [a] Protection of the public; [b] Maintenance of standards; [c] Punishment; and [d] Rehabilitation of the agent. [9] Mr Collecutt submits on behalf of Ms Picknell that there is no need for protection of the public as there is no risk of a rep...

4. BORA Immigration Amendment Bill (No.2) [pdf, 106 KB]

   ...provides that: Every person has the right to the observance of the principles of natural justice by any tribunal or other public authority which has the power to make a determination in respect of that person's rights, obligations, or interests protected or recognised by law. 6. The Court of Appeal has stated that observance of the principles of natural justice is a flexible concept and is very much fact specific.[1] In Kindler v. Canada (Minister of Justice) [2] (in which the appel...

5. [2025] NZIACDT 45 - NA v Wharekura (2 September 2025) [pdf, 234 KB]

   ...state he was unwell while there. ASSESSMENT [39] The Registrar relies on the following provisions of the Code: General 1. A licensed immigration adviser must be honest, professional, diligent and respectful and conduct themselves with due care and in a timely manner. Client Care 2. A licensed immigration adviser must: … e. obtain and carry out the informed lawful instructions of the client, and … Code and complaint documents 17. Before entering into a written agr...

6. Shankar v Ahuja [2015] NZIACDT 36 (31 March 2015) [pdf, 188 KB]

   ...did so without giving proper advice and taking informed instructions on the matter, and Immigration New Zealand rejected the request. [2.9] The complainant could not work and suffered hardship while she successfully appealed to the Immigration and Protection Tribunal. [3] Mr Ahuja says the complainant’s account is untrue. He says he did receive instructions, but before he could lodge the application, the complainant removed papers from his office and took over the instructions. She l...

7. LCRO 45/2020 MN v RK (22 December 2020) [pdf, 249 KB]

   ...proposal. [10] Mr MN rendered fees in the sum of $9,162.63 (GST inclusive). [11] On 25 January 2019, Ms RK filed a complaint against Mr MN with the Lawyers Complaints Service. [12] On 7 February 2019, Mr MN lodged a caveat against the property to protect his fees. [13] Mr MN provided a first response to the complaint on 19 February 2019. To the extent that his comprehensive response addressed issues of complaint that are not relevant to this review, there is no purpose served i...

8. Education and Training Bill Advice [pdf, 275 KB]

   ...removes redundant provisions, and gives effect to policy changes including: Early childhood education • requiring police vetting of all adults who live, or may be present, at a home in which children are receiving early childhood education and care; • providing the Education Review Office with the power to enter homes where home- based early childhood education is taking place; • allowing the Minister of Education to approve or decline applications to open new early learning se...

9. BORA Te Arawa Lakes Settlement Bill [pdf, 349 KB]

   ...as having breached the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi. 4. The vesting of the fee simple estate under clause 22 is subject to a number of qualifications. The Crown retains ownership of the water and airspace above the bed. There are various protections of recreational activities, existing structures and commercial activities, a category of "public utilities". 5. The Bill provides for other forms of "cultural redress". These include the issuing of "protocols...

10. CJARS Guide to Filing a Claim [pdf, 224 KB]

    ...may include supporting statements from the police as well as other proof of the existence of the property being claimed for, its current value, and its loss. The Scheme will not meet losses incurred after a witness is accepted onto the Witness Protection Programme. Where a claimant is on, or has been on, the Witness Protection Programme administered by the New Zealand Police, any losses incurred after that claimant was placed on the Witness Protection Programme will not be met by the...