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1. [2021] NZREADT 38 - Feng (29 July 2021) [pdf, 213 KB]

   ...not able to accept that submission. We do agree that the making of a finding of unsatisfactory conduct against a licensee on its own does have some punitive effect. However, we do not consider that the objectives of the Act which include the protection of the interests of consumers in respect of transactions 2021 NZREADT 38 - Feng - penalty that relate to real estate and the necessity for promoting public confidence in the performance of real estate agency work would be satisfac...

2. AMLCFT Stat Review FAQ [pdf, 1.7 MB]

   ...keep New Zealand safe from money laundering and terrorism financing. By making it harder for criminals to launder money or finance terrorism, we also make profit-motivated crime, like selling drugs or defrauding people, less appealing and help protect New Zealand from terrorism. Is it important? Money laundering affects all of us. It is happening every day across the country. It’s estimated that over $1 billion a year comes from drug dealing and fraud and can be laundered through N...

3. MOJ0504-Making-parenting-arrangements-workbook-Tongan.pdf [pdf, 2.8 MB]

   ...fehokotaki‘anga ko ‘ení: justice.govt.nz/consent-order Telefoni ta‘etotongi ki he Potungāue ki he Fakamaau‘angá ‘i he 0800 224 733 Hulu‘i haku ‘ata ‘aki ‘a e me‘afaitā ‘i ho‘o telefoní https://www.justice.govt.nz/family/care-of-children/parenting-through-a-break-up/agree-on-a-parenting-plan/apply-for-a-consent-order/ 23 Me‘a ke fakahoko kapau ‘oku ‘ikai muimui‘i ‘a e palani ki he tauhi fānaú ‘E lava ke ke: Talanoa ki he tokotaha ‘oku �...

4. NZCVS Cycle 4 2020-21 Topical report - Controlling behaviours and help-seeking [pdf, 1.2 MB]

   ...4 (2020/21) of the New Zealand Crime and Victims Survey. Wellington: Ministry of Justice. This document is available at https://www.justice.govt.nz/justice-sector-policy/research- data/nzcvs/resources-and-results/ Disclaimer 1. While all care and diligence has been taken in processing, analysing, and extracting data and information for this publication, the Ministry of Justice gives no warranty that it is error free and will not be liable for any loss or damage suffered by the u...

5. KC v LF LCRO 046/2012 (21 November 2014) [pdf, 51 KB]

   ...further action in respect to KC’s complaint. The Committee concluded that: (1) The Committee did not have jurisdiction to consider a complaint against the Commissioner of the Inland Revenue (CIR). (2) Rule 10.8 of the Client Conduct and Client Care Rules1 (3) Concerns regarding storage of information secured at a Child Support Review hearing, should be best addressed by the CIR. (the Rules) did not require the consent of the other party to the recording of a meeting....

6. XH v BB LCRO 237 / 2012 (26 June 2013) [pdf, 114 KB]

   ...not a failure of due process. Duty of confidence 9 Application for review to LCRO dated 15 September 2012. 10 Above n 9. 11 Above n 9. 6 [26] Rule 8 the Rules of Conduct and Client Care states:12 a lawyer has a duty to protect and to hold in strict confidence all information concerning a client, the retainer, and the client’s business and affairs acquired in the course of the professional relationship. [27] The R...

7. [2020] NZIACDT 35 - NZQA (Seavor-Cross) v Jin (7 August 2020) [pdf, 197 KB]

   ...logo and footer on a course content document he created to give it the appearance of an official school document and then filed it with NZQA, knowing it to be false, in breach of cl 1 in relation to honesty, professionalism and acting with due care; or (3) alternatively, placed a school logo and footer on a course content document he created to give it the appearance of an official school document and then filed it with NZQA, knowing it to be false, thereby deliberately or negligent...

8. LCRO 19/2024 MT v DB (31 January 2025) [pdf, 156 KB]

   ...decision. [43] Pursuant to s 206(4) of the Act, a Review Officer may direct such publication of his or her decision as the Review Officer considers necessary or desirable in the public interest. “Public interest” engages issues such as consumer protection, public confidence in legal services and the interests and privacy of individuals. [44] Having had regard to the issues raised by this review, I have concluded that it is desirable in the public interest that this decision be...

9. LCRO 168/2023 KM v ZT (30 April 2025) [pdf, 154 KB]

   ...that he considered there was sufficient information available on the Standards Committee file to enable the review to proceed on the papers. [35] I agree with that decision. The issue on review is narrowly focused. [36] I record that having carefully read the complaint, the response to the complaint, the Committee’s decision and the submissions filed in support of and in opposition to the application for review, there are no additional issues or questions in my mind that necessit...

10. [2025] NZLCDT 26 Auckland Standards Committee 1 v Jindal (8 May 2025) [pdf, 136 KB]

    ...aggravating in relation to the practitioner himself. [4] Where possible we weigh the present matter against other cases where similar conduct has been considered. [5] All of the above is directed and framed by the purposes of the legislation to protect the public and to maintain the confidence of the public in the legal profession. [6] The various purposes of penalty imposition in disciplinary proceedings are aimed towards this end. In this case, relevant principles to be appli...