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1. Worker-Exploitation-in-NZ-Enforcement-and-Commentary-Paper.pdf [pdf, 313 KB]

   ...these international obligations, the Government has created a Plan of Action Against Forced Labour, People Trafficking and Slavery, which is in effect from 2020 to 2025, the goal of which is to guide an all of government response in prevention, protection, and enforcement in respect of slavery and worker exploitation.16 The most serious forms of exploitation are regulated. The Crimes Act 1961 makes it a crime to deal in slaves or people under 18 for sexual exploitation, body parts...

2. LCRO 40/2023 DG v [Area] Standards Committee [X] (13 March 2024) [pdf, 497 KB]

   ...[another party] and [the other party] initiated legal proceedings for the release of the monies held by [the firm] on my behalf. At that time I took further legal advice and was advised that the wording of the guarantee was erroneous and did not protect my position and to request the funds not to be released. This in turn led to [the firm] being taken to the High Court …, where they lost the case and the funds had to be released to [the other party] and I lost $500,000. This caused...

3. [2024] NZEnvC 075 McCallum Bros Limited v Auckland Council [pdf, 12 MB]

   McCallum Bros Limited v Auckland Council IN THE ENVIRONMENT COURT AT AUCKLAND I TE KŌTI TAIAO O AOTEAROA KI TAMAKI MAKAURAU Decision No. [2024] NZEnvC 075 IN THE MATTER OF appeal under s 120 of the Resource Management Act 1991 (the Act) BETWEEN MCCALLUM BROS LIMITED (ENV-2022-AKL-121) Appellant/Applicant AND AUCKLAND COUNCIL Respondent Court: Judge J A Smith Judge A H C Warren Commissioner S Myers Commissioner K Prime Special Advisor R Howie Hea

4. Wellington Standards Committee 2 v Morahan [2017] NZLCDT 24 [pdf, 531 KB]

   ...secured against her Tolhurst Road property; (c) On the subdivision of Rosetta Road; (d) The transfer of that property to the trust; (e) The process of her becoming a trustee of the trust. [31] The respondent admitted that he had an obligation to protect Ms B’s interest in respect of those matters. It is clear that she was not given independent advice about any of the relevant issues at the time. [32] The respondent explained that (with the exception of the Rosetta Road pro...

5. [2021] NZIACDT 4 - SL v Mackintosh (4 March 2021) [pdf, 271 KB]

   ...breaches of the Licensed Immigration Advisers Code of Conduct 2010 (the Code). [3] Ms Mackintosh explains her circumstances at the time, but admits her misconduct. BACKGROUND [4] Ms Mackintosh, a licensed immigration adviser, is a director of Care Immigration Ltd, of Auckland. [5] The complainant is a national of India. She arrived in New Zealand in about March 2015 and at various times held student, work search and graduate work experience visas. She had a Bachelor of...

6. Overview Trustee Ltd as trustee of the Carrigafoyle Trust v Cook & Anor as trustees of the CC Trust [2011] NZWHT Auckland 19 [pdf, 335 KB]

   ...................................................................................................... 35 HAVE DEFICIENCIES IN THE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS CAUSED LEAKS? 36 Architect‟s Defence ............................................................................................... 37 DID THE COUNCIL BREACH ITS DUTY OF CARE? .............................................. 38 Consent .........................................................................................................

7. O v CAC 10028 & T [2011] NZREADT 15 [pdf, 184 KB]

   ...However, while we have these concerns we are also not convinced that Jo was fictitious. Certainly someone came to view the property. But, if the Ts’ evidence was to be believed and Mr O suggested that the offer be countersigned he was certainly protecting himself from any chance that the unconditional offer might be accepted. However we cannot be satisfied on the balance of probabilities that the agreement was not genuine especially in the absence of any evidence from the Ts. We can...

8. NZLS 19 Mar 2013 Giving Evidence [pdf, 281 KB]

   ...require you to appear. Discuss any difficulties with the lawyer or police prosecutor who wants you to appear – or with your own lawyer. These could include concern about any risks you feel you run by appearing as a witness. If you feel you need protection from a defendant or their associates, talk to the police. You can talk to the Court Victim Adviser about arrangements for your comfort, privacy and security at court. Remember, by acting as a witness in a criminal case, you are helping...

9. Provider Manual for legal aid providers - DELETE [pdf, 415 KB]

   ...and the Practice Standards set by the Secretary. The legal aid Practice Standards form part of the contract for service. These set out the minimum standards of service and conduct required of you. While similar to the rules of conduct and client care for lawyers, the practice standards set out specific requirements for legal aid lawyers’ responsibilities to clients, relationships with clients, conduct of legal aid cases and their dealings with others such as judges, experts, and co...

10. Provider Manual for legal aid providers - DELETE [pdf, 415 KB]

    ...and the Practice Standards set by the Secretary. The legal aid Practice Standards form part of the contract for service. These set out the minimum standards of service and conduct required of you. While similar to the rules of conduct and client care for lawyers, the practice standards set out specific requirements for legal aid lawyers’ responsibilities to clients, relationships with clients, conduct of legal aid cases and their dealings with others such as judges, experts, and co...