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1. [2019] NZEnvC 203 Director General of Conservation v New Zealand Transport Agency [pdf, 7.8 MB]

   BEFORE THE ENVIRONMENT COURT I MUA I TE KOOTI TAIAO O AOTEAROA Mt Messenger IN THE MATTER AND BETWEEN AND AND AND AND AND AND Decision No. [2018] NZEnvC 2 0 3 of the Resource Management Act 1991 of six appeals under s 120 and/or s 17 4 of the Act for Mount Messenger Bypass proposed State Highway 3 between Uruti and Ahititi, North Taranaki DIRECTOR-GENERAL OF CONSERVATION (ENV-2019-WLG-000003) (ENV-2019-WLG-000004) TE RONANGA O NGATI TAMA TRUST (ENV-2019-WL

2. [2023] NZEnvC 189 Feeley v Queenstown Lakes District Council [pdf, 660 KB]

   ...other lots depicting five associated 48 Rule 24.5.1.6 does not apply. 49 Pfluger EIC, Figure 4. 28 building platforms. [83] Rather, we find that anything additional to a total of six house sites or building platforms would need to be carefully tested for whether it would be contrary to the PDP’s relevant objectives and policies. That is to say, care must be taken to avoid any incremental development that would fail to maintain landscape character and visual amenity va...

3. [2022] NZIACDT 19 – TA v Tian (Sanctions) (25 July 2022) [pdf, 185 KB]

   ...having regard to Ms Tian’s record, her attitude to clients and to the disciplinary process, cancellation of her licence is an appropriate step. It is not opposed by Ms Tian who was notified this sanction would be considered.14 The public must be protected. Further comprehensive retraining would not be an adequate protection. There is no evidence the retraining directed in the earlier sanctions decisions has remedied her lack of professionalism. Cancellation is appropriate, no...

4. [2019] NZEnvC 044 Director-General of Conservation v Thames-Coromandel District Council [pdf, 3.3 MB]

   ...harvesting; Development such as building platforms, topSOil stripping , access ways, roads and telecommunication infrastructure; Earthworks for stock races or farm tracks. fencIng or tandscaplng. MaIntenance andlor Repair means the regular and on-going protective care of an arChaeological sile or area, or a Site of Significance to Maori 10 prevent deterioration. It also means the resloration of a historic heritage Item (inC luding pert of the heritage item) or 0 building in a historic heri...

5. 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...

6. 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...

7. 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...

8. 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...

9. Singh v Devi [2011] NZIACDT 22 (7 July 2011) [pdf, 103 KB]

   ...Conduct developed pursuant to section 37 of the Act (published www.iaa.govt.nz) is also material. Section 44(2) makes a breach of the Code grounds for upholding a complaint. [3] Clause 1 of the Code requires a licensed immigration adviser to, with due care, diligence, respect and professionalism, perform his or her services, act on proper instructions, and pursue their clients’ interests. That clause also requires personal documents to be secured and returned to a client. Factual Iss...

10. LG v Otago SC LCRO 275 / 2011 (29 May 2012) [pdf, 80 KB]

    ...discretion as to the seriousness of the breach and whether the breach is such as could be considered to be misconduct as defined in section 7 of the Act. If that is the conclusion of the Committee, then it must refer the matter to the Tribunal, being careful not to draw the conclusion that the conduct does constitute misconduct. As the Committee has correctly noted, that is a finding that only the Tribunal can make. [25] However, if the Committee forms the view that the conduct could...