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1. Singh v Golian [2019] NZIACDT 9 (19 February 2019) [pdf, 128 KB]

   ...(Mr Pearson) issued on 12 September 2017 in Singh v Golian [2017] NZIACDT 14. The Tribunal found that Mr Golian breached his professional obligations under the Code of Conduct 2010 (the Code) in that he failed to perform his services with due care, diligence and professionalism. BACKGROUND [3] The complaint against Mr Golian, a licensed immigration adviser, arose out of his representation of Mr Manjeet Singh, the complainant. He was approached by Mr Singh in August 2012. An app...

2. Chief Executive of the Ministry for Culture and Heritage - Taonga Tūturu found at Cook's Cove, Tolaga Bay (2017) 71 Tairāwhiti MB 267 (71 TRW 267) [pdf, 276 KB]

   ...others have supported the positon of Mr Tangohou. I have to determine what is best for the taonga and the traditional owners, and I consider that this requires the participation of all parties. Future Plan for the Taonga [40] On the issue of caring for the taonga, and while I acknowledge Mr Tangohou and his supporters’ concerns, I consider that those in whom the taonga tūturu will be vested will owe a duty of care to ensure they are preserved and protected. Therefore, they sho...

3. Auckland Standards Committee 5 v Hong [2020] NZLCDT 5 [pdf, 265 KB]

   ...(c) The complete absence of any attention by Mr Hong to his professional responsibilities including: (i) his apparent lack of awareness that he was even facing any professional issues at all; (ii) the abandonment of basic notions of client protection; and (iii) his lack of awareness about the need for his clients to be independently advised. 3 Factual Background [4] From 2001 until 2010 Mr Hong was Mr K’s lawyer acting for him personally and for his business inter

4. BORA Child and Family Protection Bill [pdf, 183 KB]

   Child and Family Protection Bill 24 July 2009 Attorney-General CONSISTENCY WITH THE NEW ZEALAND BILL OF RIGHTS ACT 1990: Child and Family Protection Bill (PCO13694/2.0) Our Ref: ATT395/112 1. I have reviewed this Bill for consistency with the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990. I conclude that no apparent inconsistency arises. 2. The Bill proposes a number of amendments to the Domestic Violence Act 1955 and the Care of Children Act 2004 relating to the protection of child vic...

5. Statutory prohibitions on publication for media [pdf, 211 KB]

   ...authorising the taking of a bodily sample from a suspect under the age of 17 years, no person shall publish, in any report or account relating to any proceedings on the application, the name of the respondent [suspect] or the parents or any person having the care of the respondent, or any other name or particulars likely to lead to the respondent’s identification. Criminal Records Section 13 of the Criminal Records (Clean Slate) Act 2004 provides that if: (a) An application is made f...

6. BORA Public Safety (Public Protection Orders) Bill [pdf, 352 KB]

   Public Safety (Public Protection Orders) Bill OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY-GENERAL 14 October 2012 Public Safety (Public Protection Orders) Bill – Consistency with the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990 Summary 1. I have considered this Bill for consistency with the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990. 2. The Bill provides for the imposition of further and potentially indefinite detention and other restrictions on certain exceptionally dangerous offenders, despit...

7. LCRO 174/2017 DN v CI [pdf, 328 KB]

   ...further action on the complaint was necessary or appropriate. [11] The issues identified by the Committee were whether Ms CI:1 (a) failed to act competently, and in a manner consistent with the terms of the retainer and the duty to take reasonable care; (b) followed Mr DN’s instructions; and (c) protected Mr DN’s interests. Competence [12] The conclusions reached by the Committee on this issue were that:2 (a) whilst the Cleaning Contract provided that the Vendor was requ...

8. [2012] NZEmpC 190 ABC01 Ltd (formerly Primary Heart Care Ltd) v Dell [pdf, 87 KB]

   ABC01 LIMITED (FORMERLY PRIMARY HEART CARE LIMITED) V HOWARD DELL NZEmpC AK [2012] NZEmpC 190 [6 November 2012] IN THE EMPLOYMENT COURT AUCKLAND [2012] NZEmpC 190 ARC 62/12 IN THE MATTER OF an application for leave to file challenge out of time BETWEEN ABC01 LIMITED (FORMERLY PRIMARY HEART CARE LIMITED) Plaintiff AND HOWARD DELL Defendant ARC 65/12 IN THE MATTER OF an application for compliance order BETWEEN HOWARD DELL Plainti...

9. MOJ0592_AUG21_WEB.pdf [pdf, 67 KB]

   ...works The Family Court can make a range of Personal Orders. For example: • Someone can be ordered to pay a person for work they’ve done or are going to do. • A parent can be ordered to make suitable arrangements for their child’s personal care after the parent’s death, and someone can be ordered to carry out those arrangements or the arrangements can be changed. • The person who the order is for can be provided with specific residence and living arrangements. (This doesn’...

10. [2024] NZEnvC 195 Powerco v Whanganui District Council [pdf, 203 KB]

    ...relevant requirements and objectives of the Act including, in particular, Part 2. ______________________________ L J Semple Environment Judge APPENDIX 1 (amendments shown in underline and strikethrough text) Rules – Protected Trees NFL – PT – Protected Trees The following rules apply to any tree shown as a Protected Tree in Appendix C. NFL-PT-R1 1. Minor pruning and maintenance to any protected tree that meets the NFL-PT standards. This is limite...