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1. LCRO 8/2021 CK v SE (23 November 2021) [pdf, 284 KB]

   ...CK’s] response to the proposal”. 1 No date on which the dispute was settled has been provided. 3 [10] In Mr CK’s view, by making that request, Ms SE contravened r 10.1 of the Lawyers and Conveyancers Act (Lawyers: Conduct and Client Care) Rules 2008 (the Rules).2 (2) Separate letter [11] Mr CK claimed Ms SE, in her 23 December 2013 letter to the trust’s lawyer, as well as acknowledging the trustees had offered Ms AF a loan, undertook to provide the “separate l...

2. Application for exercise of court’s jurisdiction in respect of enduring power of attorney - PPPR 24 [pdf, 20 KB]

   ...On…………………… [date] I / ……………………………………… [name of donor]* granted to ……………………………………… [name of attorney] an enduring power of attorney to act in relation to my/his/her* personal care and welfare. *select one. STATEMENT B On…………………… [date] I / ……………………………………… [name of donor]* granted to ……………………………………… [name of attorney] an enduring power...

3. Wellington Standards Committee 1 v Mr V [2023] NZLCDT 26 (16 June 2023) [pdf, 113 KB]

   ...attendances. 5 ranging from $4,000 to $10,000. In two of the cases, namely Collins4 and M,5 the practitioners were in similar circumstances to Mr V in the sense that they had, by the time they were penalised, retired from practice after long careers. Discussion [14] A lawyer of such seniority is expected to set an example for less experienced lawyers, and in this respect, Mr V has let himself and his profession down. [15] This is not a case which involves a need for...

4. Practice note: Children's supervised contact [pdf, 110 KB]

   ...3 INTRODUCTION 3.1 The objects of this Practice Note are to: (a) establish a national set of procedures and arrangements between the Family Court and supervised contact providers; (b) ensure that the need of any child using such a service for protection and safety is met; and (c) ensure that the child’s welfare and best interests are promoted. 3.2 The Court has jurisdiction under the Care of Children Act 2004, the Domestic Violence Act 1995, and the Children, Young Persons, and...

5. LCRO 131/2020 JG v ZN (27 October 2021) [pdf, 160 KB]

   ...complaints against Mr SA and Mr ZN in January 2020. In her letter4 in support of the complaint, Ms HP says: [This letter] provides information of our complaint against Mr ZN and Mr SA … in relation to serious breaches of the Conduct and Client Care Rules in the handling of my father’s affairs whilst he was in the final stages of life in the palliative care unit of [Rest Home A] and Hospital and the subsequent management of my fathers (sic) estate. [7] She asserts that her “fa...

6. BORA Public Health Bill [pdf, 617 KB]

   ...the health of the person who is unable to take care for himself or herself may be adversely affected). This provision, however, acknowledges the positive obligation on the State to ensure that persons who cannot care or provide for themselves are cared for by the State, preferably in consultation with their families, but by the State if there is no other option. 77. Further, clause 128 does not enable the Court to override a person's right to refuse to undergo any medical treatment....

7. LCRO 166/2014 RD v TS (4 August 2017) [pdf, 145 KB]

   ...UNDERTAKE in accordance with the Evidence Regulations 2007 to: a) keep and place the DVD record in safe custody; b) will not part with possession of the DVD until it is returned to the Police. c) return the DVD record to the [City] District Child Protection Team as soon as practicable after the criminal proceedings have been determined (or earlier). [5] The undertaking included eight further paragraphs which reflected provisions of reg 26 of the Evidence Regulations 2007 which...

8. BORA Crimes (Reasonable Parental Control and Correction) Amendment Bill [pdf, 140 KB]

   ...ensure that no child is subjected to torture or other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment. This is complemented and extended by Article 19, which requires States to take all appropriate measures, including legislative action, to protect children from all forms of violence while in the care of parents, guardians or any other person. 9. The CRC has consistently recommended that States prohibit all forms of corporal punishment, in the family and in other settings. Prio...

9. CAC20002 v Gollins [2015] NZREADT 26 [pdf, 385 KB]

   ...most important issue – put simply an agent who is found guilty of disgraceful conduct involving fraud must be seen to be receiving a penalty which reflects the abhorrence of the Real Estate profession to such behaviour. [26] We have considered carefully all the submissions of counsel. We do not consider that cancellation of Mr Gollins’ registration is appropriate in this case as all parties seem to acknowledge. [27] We have considered carefully whether a period of suspension...

10. MOJ0505 Children need parents to understand [pdf, 38 KB]

    ...probably be at different stages of the separation journey when you have to make important decisions. • You might find it hard to focus on your children’s needs but that’s what they urgently need you to do. • If you or your children need protection from violence, ask the Family Court for a Protection Order. 5. Ways to help your children • Keep them away from conflict (including shouting, fighting, background stress and actions like slamming doors). • Ensure they don’t ge...