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1. [2025] NZEmpC 49 Matheson v Rainbow Confectionery Ltd [pdf, 212 KB]

   ...remaining factor to consider is the merits of the claim. This is a rare case of the sort discussed in Almond v Read where it is appropriate to attempt to weigh the merits of the potential claims.12 Obviously, such an assessment needs to be undertaken carefully and bearing in mind that at this stage it can only ever be an impression of the merits of the case. [42] There is a significant impediment to Ms Matheson’s case which indicates that her prospects of overturning the Authori...

2. 2013 archive

   ...Procedure Act implementation Legal Aid: Criminal Procedure Act 2011 consultation response on changes to the criminal fixed fees Pre-approved disbursements for criminal cases Temporary travel and parking disbursements for Upper Hutt and Feilding courts Protection of Personal and Property Rights Act 1988 Consultation response paper for new family legal support service The Ministry of Justice recently consulted on a new legal support service, which is being established as part of reforms to the f...

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3. LCRO 161/2023 OX v YA (19 September 2025) [pdf, 165 KB]

   ...providing the applicant with information about the legal costs he had agreed to pay. [18] The Committee then considered the alleged conduct as a potential breach of: (a) r 10.1 of the Lawyers and Conveyancers Act (Lawyers: Conduct and Client Care) Rules 2008 (the Rules), which requires a lawyer, when acting 5 in a professional capacity, to treat all persons with respect and courtesy; and (b) r 13.1 of the Rules, which provides that a lawyer has an absolute duty of honesty to t...

4. RIA Terrorism Suppression Act part 1 [pdf, 949 KB]

   ...Justice Summary: Problem and Proposed Approach Problem Definition What problem or opportunity does this proposal seek to address? Why is Government intervention required? The Government’s overall goal is to prevent terrorism and protect the safety of New Zealanders. In March 2019, there were mass shootings at two mosques in Christchurch. The risk of successful terrorist attacks presents a threat to peoples’ lives and wellbeing (public safety). Earlier intervention...

5. Hull v CAC307 & Anor [2016] NZREADT 13 [pdf, 208 KB]

   ...DECISION OF THE TRIBUNAL Introduction [1] This appeal is about a real estate agent deleting an addition to a transaction document when that addition had been added by a vendor’s solicitor for the protection of that vendor. However, on careful analysis, we do not think the complaint can be sustained in the particular facts of this case. [2] On 31 July 2014 Mr Shane Herbert (“the complainant and lawyer for vendor”) complained to the Real Estate Agents Authority against Gr

6. IV v DD & Ors LCRO 272/2012 (1 March 2016) [pdf, 81 KB]

   ...Trust Account Regulations. [20] I refer to the content of the Standards Committee determination where necessary subsequently, but record here the Committee’s comments with regard to Mr IV’s authority to deduct fees from Estate funds: 1.3 Having carefully considered the matter the Committee is of the view that Mr IV, as Mrs CC’s lawful attorney, is able to have an implied right to charge her for his services imported into the power of attorney documents. 1.4 Lawyers normally ch...

7. Karena v Allen - Te Koau A (2016) 55 Takitimu MB 148 (55 TKT 148) [pdf, 355 KB]

   ...the strike out application. Mr Calver submits that taking into account ss 222, 237 and 240 of the Act, and in light of the principles, the trustees have failed in their fiduciary duties and in their duty to exercise their discretionary powers carefully, properly and reasonably. The trustees, he argues, have failed to carry out their duties satisfactorily in a number of respects, as detailed in Mr Karena’s affidavit. In particular, the trustees have done virtually nothing to mai

8. LCRO 27/2018 DY v UQ [pdf, 142 KB]

   ...[50] The costs and fines were not unreasonable. [51] Without evidence of Mr DY’s financial position, his request for a reduction cannot be advanced. Summary [52] Having considered all the materials available on review, including Mr GP’s careful presentation at the review hearing on Mr DY’s behalf, there is no good reason to reverse or modify the Committee’s decision. That is confirmed. 12 Costs [53] I have considered ordering Mr DY to pay costs on review pursuan...

9. LCRO 299/2013 DT v GB (23 May 2017) [pdf, 212 KB]

   ...without which the borrowing could not have proceeded. Mrs GB is correct. [18] The actions (or inactions) of a trustee are subject to the scrutiny and supervision of the High Court. In a number of decisions by this Office the LCRO has been careful to ensure that the complaints procedure provided for in the Lawyers and Conveyancers Act 2006 (the Act) is not used as a substitute for Court proceedings.15 For that reason, this decision does not address allegations made by Mrs GB that...

10. LCRO 108/2016 WJ v FM (19 March 2019) [pdf, 146 KB]

    ...informed consent to the lawyer continuing to act for the client and no duties to the consenting clients have been or will be breached. [41] Overarching the rules considered by the Committee, is r 6 itself, which emphasises a lawyer’s obligation to protect the interests of his or her client, to the exclusion of the interest of third parties. [42] In acting for two parties on the same matter, even if the matter is, as was appears to be the case here a seemingly straightforward conve...