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1. [2022] NZEnvC 245 Upper Clutha Environmental Society Incorporated v Queenstown Lakes District Council [pdf, 255 KB]

   ...submissions dated 3 July 2022 at [13]. 18 QLDC submissions in reply dated 7 July 2022 at [4]. 19 QLDC submissions in reply dated 7 July 2022 at [6]. 20 QLDC submissions in reply dated 7 July 2022 at [7]-[11]. 10 policies down. [21] After careful consideration, we agree with QLDC’s initial proposition that these two assessment matters be deleted. Given the significant change made by the Topic 2 decisions to the relevant landscape objectives and policies, we find there woul...

2. NZCVS topical report Cycle 2 (2019) – Māori victimisation in Aotearoa New Zealand [pdf, 1.4 MB]

   ...attribute the work to New Zealand Ministry of Justice and abide by the other licence terms. Please note you may not use any departmental or governmental emblem, logo, or coat of arms in any way that infringes any provision of the Flags, Emblems, and Names Protection Act 1981. Use the wording ‘New Zealand Ministry of Justice’ in your attribution, not the New Zealand Ministry of Justice logo. https://www.justice.govt.nz/assets/Documents/Publications/Maori-victimisation-report-v2.01-2021...

3. Care of Children Applying for a Court Order guide [pdf, 3.9 MB]

   Care of Children: Applying for a Court Order Read this guide to find out more about applying for a court order Who needs to use this guide? Anyone who needs the court to help them reach an agreement or make a decision about the care arrangements for their child or children, help resolve a dispute or protect your rights as a parent or guardian. Please use the glossary at the back of this guide which explains the meaning of key words. Getting your forms You can get your application...

4. 03.-Evidence-of-Mr-Dean-Wilson-Muaupoko-Tribal-Authority.PDF [PDF, 402 KB]

   ...arising from the Project, both in the construction and operational phase. For example, cutting the highway at a surface level will still have an effect on the cultural landscape and other significant sites. However the key point is that through these careful design measures, investigations, hui and other measures, any adverse effects of the Project have been considerably reduced compared to what they could have been. Page 16 67. Overall, despite the resourcing and capacity challenges...

5. Ministry of Justice Statement of Intent 2023 - 2027 [pdf, 1.5 MB]

   ...system of representative democracy, our head of state, Te Tiriti o Waitangi/ Treaty of Waitangi, the structure and independence of the courts, and protections for people against unreasonable or unfair exercising of state power. By monitoring and caring for these systems, we ensure they remain fit for purpose over the long-term. TO ACHIEVE OUR PURPOSE, WE WILL: • Build a sustainable policy stewardship capability • Actively collaborate across all parts of the regulatory system, inc...

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

   ...managed by the executor or family members; and (h) Ms RQ was not responsible for the contents of the deed drafted which some of the beneficiaries had raised objection to, but in any event it was good practice to include an indemnity clause to protect the executor; and (i) it was incorrect to suggest that Ms RQ had advised the beneficiaries that a distribution would not be made if the beneficiaries failed to sign the deed, rather her instructions were that the deed would need to be...

7. LCRO 167/2023 UG v XY and EP (17 July 2025) [pdf, 255 KB]

   ...advice about fees: The basis on which our fees will be calculated is set out in our Terms of Engagement. [7] The Terms of Engagement included a section headed Basis for Charging, followed by the factors provided in r 9 of the Conduct and Client Care Rules2 for determining the reasonableness of a fee. The hourly rates charged by XY and EP were not included in either the Letter or Terms of Engagement. [8] The Terms of Engagement also included advice that: In general, in relation...

8. Sidhu v Tan [2016] NZIACDT 62 (29 September 2016) [pdf, 159 KB]

   ...is prescriptive regarding the client engagement process. Mr Tan could not become a licensed immigration adviser without demonstrating he understood that process; for every client engagement, he had to complete the process. It is intended both to protect him, and his clients. [21] One of the very important elements of professional conduct is that the licensed immigration adviser must obtain informed instructions. That requires an evaluation of the available 6 immigration...

9. [2017] NZEmpC 146 Yu v Zespri International Ltd [pdf, 767 KB]

   ...between Court and Bar and, in turn, depends upon an independent and strong legal profession. [39] This dicta underlines the importance which the Court attaches to the role of counsel, which may be undertaken subject to undertakings or suitable protections such as inspection of documents by counsel alone; and to any affidavit evidence which may be provided on the topic of disclosure. [40] Ms Richards submitted that she and her colleagues were well aware of their professional obliga...

10. Mr E v REAA & Mr N [2013] NZREADT 27 [pdf, 39 KB]

    ...however the decision not to prosecute is one that the Tribunal will be slow to interfere with. [8] This summary does not adequately represent the detailed arguments that Counsel provided for which we thank them. We have however considered them all carefully. [9] The Tribunal has accepted a limitation on the right of appeal in Brown [2011] NZREADT 42. The Tribunal held that when considering an appeal from a decision to lay a charge the Tribunal would treat an appeal from this decis...