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1. List-of-Fee-Changes-1-July-2025.pdf [pdf, 519 KB]

   ........................................................................................................................................... 19 Disputes Tribunal ...................................................................................................................................................... 19 Immigration and Protection Tribunal ......................................................................................................................... 19 Lawyers and Conveyan...

2. Auckland Standards Committee 3 v Woodroffe [2025] NZLCDT 1 (7 January 2025) [pdf, 258 KB]

   ...admitted (what was plainly evident to us) that some of her material during the 13 September 2020 broadcast referred to the client’s case. [31] Mrs Woodroffe argues that she had the right to say what she did because her freedom of expression is protected under s 14 of the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990. She regards her broadcasts as a public service because she addresses legal matters that may be of interest to listeners. She finds that using real examples adds interest to...

3. [2016] NZEmpC 65 Caffe Coffee (NZ) Ltd v Farrimond [pdf, 418 KB]

   ...and scope of the intended business operation. That led to a wide range of assertions some of which were speculative. Whilst it was understandable that Mr Alford reacted in this way, his reasoning with regard to particular assertions requires careful analysis as to accuracy. That said, his evidence was given openly and honestly; on a number of issues he made appropriate concessions which persuaded the Court that his evidence on matters of which he had direct knowledge was reliabl...

4. [2021] NZACC 32 - Fisher v ACC (9 February 2021) [pdf, 184 KB]

   ...intermittent and it wasn’t minor. We are talking about major industrial motors, probably the motors would be the equivalent of the size of a car motor but because they weren’t muffled they contributed a lot more noise. He said that no hearing protection was offered. [3] There is an affidavit from Mr Arthur, who worked in the same factory. He said: … 21. The overall noise level in the factory was high. If I wanted to communicate with another person, shouting would n...

5. LCRO 32/2024 MP v LG (21 January 2025) [pdf, 207 KB]

   ...[23] After setting out her view of the course of events, the applicant summarised the elements of her complaint as follows: 1. Failed to deliver any legal services to me. 2. Violated the Lawyers and Conveyancers Act (Lawyers: Conduct and Client Care) Rules 2008 (the Rules) by not acting in accordance with the prescribed rules of conduct and client care for lawyers. 3. Demands payment for services she had never provided. 1 I presume she meant “detailed”, or “comprehensive”....

6. LS v TD LCRO 298/2012 Penalty decision (23 February 2015) [pdf, 68 KB]

   ...issued a decision (the findings decision) in which I found Mr TD’s conduct constituted unsatisfactory conduct pursuant to s 12(c) of the Lawyers and Conveyancers Act 2006 by reason of breaches of rules 7, 10, 11 and 11.1 of the Conduct and Client Care Rules.1 [2] Both parties have now provided submissions as to penalty as requested. Background [3] Mr TD had prepared a will for Mrs LS’s mother in which she purported to appoint Mrs LS and her sister as trustees of the [Trust...

7. LT v SH [2019] NZIACDT 57 (7 August 2019) [pdf, 174 KB]

   ...Tribunal on 13 December 2017. The following breaches of the Code by [the adviser] are alleged: (1) by writing a document to Immigration New Zealand falling short of what was required to persuade it to grant a visa, there has been a lack of due care in regard to the complainant’s circumstances, in breach of cl 1; (2) by providing incorrect and potentially misleading information to Immigration New Zealand, in breach of cl 1; 2 The comp...

8. Canterbury Westland Standards Committee No. 1 v Grave [2016] NZLCDT 8 [pdf, 62 KB]

   ...Rule 11.1 By engaging in conduct that was likely to mislead beneficiary Ms X as to the potential value of the estate; Mr Grave accepted that he contravened the following Rules of the Lawyers and Conveyancers Act (Lawyers: Conduct and Client Care) Rules 2008 (“the Rules”): Rule 5.11 By acting for PP as executor of both estates where by reason of a claimed mistake as to title there was potential for a claim by either estate against Mr Grave; Rule 6.1 By acting for PP in the adm...

9. Rafiq v Civil Aviation Authority [2013] NZHRRT 10 [pdf, 132 KB]

   ...renewed at the hearings should Mr Rafiq indeed elect not to appear. [9] Mr Child has also signalled that in the event of these proceedings being determined in favour of any defendant an application for costs may well follow. Mr Rafiq should make careful note. His non-attendance at the hearings will undoubtedly make him more vulnerable to an order that he pay costs in each of the eight proceedings. [10] The Tribunal has in the past encouraged Mr Rafiq to attend the hearings. It takes...

10. Directory of Official Information S-U [pdf, 1.2 MB]

    ...responsible for the intelligence and security agencies issue Ministerial Policy Statements in relation to the lawful activities of the agencies. Functions and responsibilities The NZSIS is a public service agency with an objective to contribute to the protection of New Zealand’s national security, the international relations and well-being of New Zealand, and the economic well- being of New Zealand. The NZSIS undertakes designated functions relevant to New Zealand's security. The...