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1. BORA New Zealand Intelligence and Security Bill [pdf, 292 KB]

   ...and c. clauses 153 and 185 create offences for publishing or broadcasting information relating to an Inspector-General’s inquiry or the identity of an employee of an intelligence and security agency. 15. We also note that the amendments to the Protected Disclosures Act 2000 limit the scope of whom a protected disclosure may be made to. Clause 267 will replace s 12 of the Protected Disclosures Act to require an intelligence and security agency, or any...

2. OIA-113637.pdf [pdf, 6.3 MB]

   ...collection of personal information. This will strengthen the principle of transparency under the Act and support us to maintain our reputation as a country that values privacy. s9(2)(f)(iv) Victims of Family Violence (Strengthening Legal Select Protections) Legislation Bill committee This bill strengthens the courts' statutory powers to protect victims of litigation abuse in family proceedings 1 This table includes all bills once they have been approved for introduction. 7...

3. Evaluation of Parenting Hearings programme pilot [pdf, 1.1 MB]

   1 The Parenting Hearings Programme Pilot: Evaluation Report The Parenting Hearings Programme Pilot: Evaluation Report The Parenting Hearings Programme Pilot: Evaluation Report Trish Knaggs and Anne Harland Research, Evaluation and Modelling Unit September 2009 2 The Parenting Hearings Programme Pilot: Evaluation Report Publis

4. Ali v Wang [2015] NZIACDT 2 (22 January 2015) [pdf, 256 KB]

   ...Determining the value of professional work, and negotiating what is to be paid requires knowledge and experience in immigration, and assists with an immigration matter. [41] The purpose of the Act is set out in section 3, and it includes promoting and protecting the interests of consumers receiving immigration advice. Abusive practices in relation to fees were certainly among the concerns the Act was intended to meet. Some confirmation licensed immigration advisers are responsible for...

5. Burrows & Anor v CAC20002 & Ors [2015] NZREADT 17 [pdf, 248 KB]

   ...the complainants. The contract clause in question reads: “Access to Windermere weekend of 28/29 April time to suit both vendor & purchaser for about a two hour period”. The Committee’s Decision of 28 November 2013 [9] The Committee carefully reviewed the evidence and issues ‘on the papers’, in terms of the Real Estate Agents Act 2008, and held that no further action be taken against the licensees with regard to their three complaints. Complaint One: Allegation that...

6. [2020] NZREADT 37 - Eade v Real Estate Agents Authority (25 August 2020) [pdf, 335 KB]

   ...brochure for Hereford included the following statements: Apartments Live-in building manager & concierge Security Amenities Hereford Residences facilities include an infinity pool gymnasium and recreational deck. All of which have been carefully conceived for elegant living. Stroll through impeccably maintained Zen gardens. Escape for a while in the in-house library or theatre room. Entertain with ease and style in beautiful residential facilities that are yours to...

7. AG v ZQ LCRO 204/2011 (14 February 2014) [pdf, 102 KB]

   ...Complainant provided more information relating to the various matters identified in his original complaint letter. [13] The purposes of the Lawyers and Conveyancers Act 2006 is to maintain confidence in the provision of legal services and to protect consumers of legal services. The preliminary task for this review was to examine whether the information now provided by the Complainant disclosed conduct that would justify returning the matter to the Standards Committee for enquiry....

8. CAC v Hughes and Hape, CAC v Hughes and Lal [2016] NZREADT 57 [pdf, 336 KB]

   ...of Sentencing [22] The Tribunal must consider four matters when considering imposition of a penalty as set out in Real Estate Agents Authority v Lum-on [2012] NZREADT 47. [23] A penalty must fulfil the following functions. They are: [a] Protecting the public Section 3 of the Real Estate Agents Act provides that this is one of the purposes of the Act. [b] Maintenance of professional standards This was emphasised in Taylor v The General Medical Council and Dentice...

9. Complaints Assessment Committee (CAC 409) v Cartwright [2018] NZREADT 25 [pdf, 264 KB]

   ...4 Section 3(1) of the Act. 5 Section 3(2). [13] Penalties for misconduct and unsatisfactory conduct are determined bearing in mind the need to maintain a high standard of conduct in the industry, the need for consumer protection, maintenance of confidence in the industry, and deterrence. [14] A penalty should be appropriate for the particular nature of the misbehaviour, and the Tribunal should endeavour to maintain consistency in penalties imposed for simil...

10. [2015] NZEnvC 105 Opoutere Ratepayers and Residents' Association v Waikato Regional Council [pdf, 2.2 MB]

    BEFORE THE ENVIRONMENT COURT Hearing at: Court: Appearances: Decision No. [2015] NZEnvC lOS IN THE MATTER of an appeal pursuant to clause 14(1) of Schedule 1 of the Resource Management Act 1991 (the Act) in relation to proposed changes to the Waikato Regional Policy Statement BETWEEN AND OPOUTERE RATEPAYERS AND RESIDENTS' ASSOCIATION (ENV-2012-AKL-000253) Appellant W AIKATO REGIONAL COUNCIL Respondent at Hamilton, 23 October 2014; 18 November 2014 and s