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1. GZ v Lu [2019] NZIACDT 15 (15 March 2019) [pdf, 146 KB]

   ...the complainant and by assisting her to respond to Immigration New Zealand’s letter. These mistakes were isolated and not part of a wider provision of immigration advice to the complainant or other clients. The Headsun staff had now reflected carefully on what had happened. [30] Counsel stated that Mr Lu now acknowledged that on one occasion he did check and make minor grammatical suggestions to the contents of the complainant’s 7 proposed letter in response to Immigratio...

2. ASC annual report 2019 [pdf, 1.2 MB]

   ...considerations the ASC felt important when making changes to abortion legislation. The ALC will report back to the House by 8 February 2020. The ASC is working closely with Ministry of Justice and Ministry of Health officials to assist with healthcare delivery planning and new legislation. CERTIFYING CONSULTANTS & OPERATING DOCTORS The ASC has received a higher number of applications to be appointed as a certifying consultant from doctors all over New Zealand. The ASC is encou...

3. LCDT Annual Report 2023 [pdf, 471 KB]

   ...height of the Covid 19 pandemic, but are planned to resume later this year. New members are inducted by the chairperson, with a full review of the governing legislation, procedural rules and court etiquette. Ethical duties of members are also carefully outlined, as are evidential rules and the rules underlying natural justice. Administration The Tribunal’s Case Manager, Ms Susan Knight has continued to efficiently co-ordinate all of the administration including the com...

4. Auckland Standards Committee v Davidson [2012] NZLCDT 35 [pdf, 119 KB]

   ...to complex facts. Nor does the difficulty only arise from the tragedy of the situation, both for all of those investors who suffered from the collapse of the companies or to the practitioner in facing these charges at the end of a distinguished career. The difficulty arises most acutely when the Tribunal has to assess the viewpoint of a reasonable person, informed of the surrounding circumstances. It transpires that the reasonable perspective in question, which will be discussed...

5. LCRO 147/2024 YK v XH (4 September 2025) [pdf, 184 KB]

   ...issues in connection with Mr XH’s representation and advice:2 (a) In providing regulated services to Mr YK, did Mr XH act competently and in a timely manner consistent with the terms of his retainer with Mr YK and his duty to take reasonable care? (Rule 3 of the Lawyers and Conveyancers Act (Lawyers: Conduct and Client Care) Rules 2008 (the Rules)); (b) In acting for Mr YK, did Mr XH protect and promote his client’s interests to the exclusion of any other interests? (Rule...

6. [2023] NZEnvC 079 Royal Forest and Bird Protection Society of New Zealand Incorporated v Dunedin City Council [pdf, 456 KB]

   ...AOTEAROA KI ŌTAUTAHI Decision No. [2023] NZEnvC 79 IN THE MATTER of the Resource Management Act 1991 AND an appeal under clause 14(1) of the First Schedule of the Act in relation to the Dunedin City District Plan BETWEEN ROYAL FOREST AND BIRD PROTECTION SOCIETY OF NEW ZEALAND INCORPORATED (ENV-2018-CHC-287) Appellant AND DUNEDIN CITY COUNCIL Respondent Court: Environment Judge P A Steven Environment Commissioner C Wilkinson Environment Commissioner M Mabin Hearing...

7. Joanne Barbara Noble - Evidence in Chief [pdf, 3.2 MB]

   ...decision-making on resource consents (and plan changes) in relation to land in the coastal environment and the coastal marine area, and include the natural heritage (NH) and iwi resource management (IW) policies. In general these policies relate to the protection of matters of national importance identified under s6 of the Act, and management of risks from coastal hazards. 22. Part Four contains activity based policies and rules that reflect the restrictions on use of the coastal ma...

8. LCRO 124/2017 RG v XP (4 December 2018) [pdf, 250 KB]

   ...an apparent discrepancy, the contention that the Court was misled is firmly rejected. [56] It is acknowledged that Mr XP’s lawyers properly took the precaution of ensuring the discrepancy was brought to the Court’s notice. Their job was to protect and advance Mr XP’s interests. There was no reason for them to miss an opportunity to do that. Some 14 clients instruct their lawyers to take every point. Perspectives vary, what may seem minor to one person may be of far gre...

9. [2024] NZIACDT 15 – YT v CX (14 May 2024) [pdf, 290 KB]

   ...invoice containing a full description of the services to which the fees related, in breach of cl 22. 12. Failing to personally obtain and carry out the complainant’s informed lawful instructions, in breach of cl 2(e). 13. Failing to act with due care and diligence in ensuring that the complainant fully understood the contents of the visa application before it was lodged, in breach of cl 1. JURISDICTION AND PROCEDURE [20] The grounds for a complaint to the Registrar made agains...

10. OX v PE LCRO 224 / 2010 and 262 / 2011 (22 August 2012) [pdf, 115 KB]

    ...proceedings which involved particularly contentious issues around the Applicant’s contact with his three children. The Applicant’s wife sought contact to be supervised; this was opposed by the Applicant. At some point there had been a temporary protection order obtained by the Practitioner’s client which subsequently lapsed and no further order was made. After separation of the Applicant and his wife, the Applicant had supervised visits with his children. His objections to o...