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1. [2021] NZREADT 27 Harvey v Lowe (10 June 2021) [pdf, 388 KB]

   ...behalf of the non-signing owner. It found that by failing to have all three registered owners sign the two agreements, or to verify with Mr Smith that the Lowes had authority to act for him, Mr Harvey was in breach of his duty to act with skill, care, competence, and diligence under r 5.1 of the Real Estate Agents Act (Professional Conduct and Client Care) Rules 2012 (“the Rules), his duty to comply with his fiduciary obligations to the Lowes under r 6.1, and his duty not to mark...

2. a'Beckett v Real Estate Agents Authority (CAC 407) & Yin [2017] NZREADT 30 [pdf, 197 KB]

   ...by email on 14 December 2014 and an offer was written up that same day and the complainant requested this offer be presented the next day… The length of time taken by the licensee to send the correct LIM to the correct person indicated lack of care and diligence in breach of Rule 5.1.” [5] The CAC then discussed Ms a’Beckett’s explanation and concluded at paragraph 3.8 “The Committee concluded the licensee had not taken appropriate care in reading and responding to the...

3. Tangitau v Hakaoro [2015] NZIACDT 27 (17 March 2015) [pdf, 85 KB]

   ...to address the concerns and failed to do so. Mr Hakaoro did not inform the complainant of the difficulties, or that Immigration New Zealand declined her application. [5.6] On 10 September 2012, Mr Hakaoro lodged an appeal with the Immigration and Protection Tribunal; he had no instructions to do so, and did not discuss the issue with the complainant. [5.7] On 27 May 2013, this Tribunal cancelled Mr Hakaoro’s licence, the appeal with the Immigration and Protection Tribunal was still c...

4. NB v UJ Ltd [2021] NZDT 1498 (23 April 2021) [pdf, 187 KB]

   ...reasonable to put NB back in the position he would have been had the damage not occurred? Was UJ LTD negligent in pouring the concrete so that it splashed into an adjacent property? 4. Under the law of negligence trades people owe a duty of care to the occupiers of properties neighbouring the area in which they are working. That duty requires them to take reasonable care to avoid damaging neighbouring properties and goods on those properties whilst carrying out their work. 5. UJ...

5. 2019 Directory of Official Information A-C [pdf, 1.3 MB]

   ...contribute to economic growth and beneficial environmental and social outcomes for New Zealand. The three key research outcomes sought by AgResearch in achieving its purpose are added value foods and bio- based products that meet consumer needs; protected, enhanced and sustained natural resources; and prosperous and sustainable land-based communities. Structure AgResearch is governed by a board of directors appointed by its shareholding Ministers. The company’s research and scie...

6. Youth Justice Indicators Summary Report August 2019 [pdf, 1.5 MB]

   ...years………………………………………………………………………………………………. YJI 1.6. Proportion of children and young people referred for a youth justice Family Group Conference (FGC) who have previously been the subject of a report of concern to Oranga Tamariki relating to their care and protection Children aged 10 to 13 years……………………………………………………………………………………………………….. You...

7. Domestic violence legislation & child access in New Zealand [pdf, 1018 KB]

   ...factors the researchers took particular care, given the vulnerability of the potential participants. For instance, protocols for the safety of the women and the children, as well as the researchers, were developed. The research team also considered carefully how many attempts would be made to contact women who had been granted Protection Orders. In addition potential participants were offered a choice of where and when the interview might take place, and whether it was face-to-face or o...

8. Body Corporate 85927, 38 Roxborough St v Wellington City Council [2010] NZWHT Wellington 12 [pdf, 203 KB]

   ....................................................................................................... 5 II ISSUES ....................................................................................................... 6 III – CLAIM IN NEGLIGENCE AGAINST MR STEVENS ................................... 6 Was a Duty of Care owed by Mr Stevens? .............................................. 6 Design Defects and Leaks ...................................................................... 9...

9. Nelson Standards Committee v Downing and Reith [2022] NZLCDT 7 (17 February 2022) [pdf, 241 KB]

   ...realistic assessment of the net estate. He then talked about equal division among the three children. Mr Downing went on to point out that the brother ought to receive nothing because of his fraudulent conduct which would disentitle him from a Family Protection Claim and therefore there was an argument that the estate ought to be divided 50/50 with her sister, so that Ms L could possibly receive between $250,000 and $270,000. It does not appear that any real consideration was giv...

10. BORA Family and Whanau Violence Legislation Bill [pdf, 237 KB]

    ...fundamental right in a free and democratic state and includes the right of an individual not to move. The right is closely aligned with the right to freedom of association. 10. The right to freedom of expression has been interpreted in broad terms and protects written or spoken communications.3 Protection orders / Programmes and prescribed services 11. The Bill provides for protection orders and occupation and tenancy orders which will limit the freedom of movement and association o...