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1. ZQI v DI [2013] NZIACDT 70 (24 October 2013) [pdf, 170 KB]

   ...interim suspension does not contemplate that the Registrar “provide a neutral reflection of the complainant’s concerns and the adviser’s response”. It requires a meaningful evaluation of the substance of the complaint, and its implications for protection of the public, then a determination as to whether the Registrar should initiate a process that will potentially lead to a person being suspended from their profession. The Registrar is required to evaluate complaints and determine...

2. Greyling v Gimranov [2016] NZIACDT 22 (2 May 2016) [pdf, 181 KB]

   ...Immigration New Zealand that could permanently affect his client’s immigration prospects; alternatively, the complainant at least understood Mr Woodberg encouraged him to provide false or misleading information. [46] Mr Gimranov did nothing to protect his client when he knew of Mr Woodberg’s conduct, and its effect on his client. He still denies he had professional duties to protect his client from Mr Woodberg’s actions. I am satisfied Mr Gimranov breached the 2014 Code in the respe...

3. LCRO 215/2020 YY v RN (27 September 2021) [pdf, 207 KB]

   ...pursuant to s 206(2) of the Act, which allows an 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 neces...

4. LCRO 28/2024 EB v FI (30 May 2024) [pdf, 190 KB]

   ...(Lawyers: Conduct and Client Care) Rules 2008. 2 Background [4] The applicant was married to Mr DC (Mr DC). It was a second marriage for both. [5] Mr LB says that in 2016, the applicant signed Enduring Powers of Attorney (EPAs) under the Protection of Personal and Property Rights Act 1988 (the PPPR Act) in favour of him and his siblings. [6] In December 2021, the applicant signed new EPAs in favour of Mr DC. Mr LB says that the applicant subsequently became concerned abou...

5. Dr Roger Grace - Evidence in Chief [pdf, 667 KB]

   ...zone on fish life of Astrolabe Reef, e) Effects on fish life of lifting the exclusion zone, f) Effects of waahi Tapu and waahi Taonga on mauri, especially ecological matters and taonga species, g) Marine Spatial Planning and a network of Marine Protected Areas for the Bay of Plenty, h) Creation of Motiti Natural Environment Management Area, i) Lessons from Mimiwhangata (partial protection) and Tawharanui (no­ take) MPAs, j) Likely outcomes of proposed Motiti Natural Environmen...

6. LCRO 87/2018 QZ v FZB (20 December 2019) [pdf, 231 KB]

   ...measure of support for Mr QZ’s position that he was entitled to claim a lien over the trust’s documents for the period ending 7 June. [116] In his 7 June 2017 letter to Ms TL, Mr QZ refers to his fees for his attendances “associated with protecting and promoting RP’s position as a trustee”, including his attendances at the 26 May meeting, being “legitimately recoverable” by RP from the trust.49 However, because I have found it was not open to Mr QZ to charge those fee...

7. NHoO-Ngati-Kapu-O2NL-CIA-20-June-2022-v2.pdf [pdf, 1.3 MB]

   Ngā Hapū o Ōtaki – [Ngāti Kapumanawawhiti] Cultural Impact Assessment 2022     [Ngāti Kapumanawawhiti] CULTURAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT of the Ōtaki to North of Levin New State Highway Option Prepared by Ngāti Kapumanawawhiti for Waka Kotahi – NZ Transport Agency Date issued: Address: Contact: 20 / June / 2022 C/- 88 Mill Road Ngā Hapū o

8. National and Auckland Standards Committees v Orlov [2015] NZLCDT 3 [pdf, 163 KB]

   ...submissions Mr Orlov ranged over a number of topics which were helpfully summarised for us by Mr Hodge in his submissions in reply, as follows: 1. No public purpose is served by the charges being heard. 2. The charges do not relate to public protection. 3. The charges are “incomprehensible” and unsupported by evidence. 4. These sorts of charges are not normally brought against practitioners. 5. Delay. 6. Insufficient time to prepare. [6] We preface our remarks about each o...

9. Complaint Assessment Committee 403 v Licensee B [2017] NZREADT 21 [pdf, 178 KB]

   ...occupations is not to punish the practitioner for misbehaviour, although it may have that effect, but to ensure appropriate standards of conduct are maintained in the occupation concerned. [11] The principal purpose of the Act is to “promote and protect the interests of consumers in respect of transactions that relate to real estate and to promote public 3 Substantive decision, at [73]. 4 Substantive decision, at [74]. 5...

10. [2021] NZREADT 02 - Anonymised Appellant (18 January 2021) [pdf, 315 KB]

    ...agreement and the renewal agreement. [c] a breach of s 132 of the Real Estate Agents Act 2008, by failing to provide [the appellant] with a copy of the amendment agreement. Penalty principles [12] The purpose of the Act is to “promote and protect the interests of consumers in respect of transactions that relate to real estate and to promote public confidence in the performance of real estate agency work”.2 The Act achieves its purpose by regulating agents, branch m...