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1. 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...

2. 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...

3. 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...

4. 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...

5. 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...

6. 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...

7. 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...

8. 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...

9. [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...

10. Ministry-of-Justice-Annual-Report-2021-22.pdf [pdf, 5 MB]

    ...into self-isolation, but our courts performed better than those in other countries. By April 2022, the number of court events were on track to exceed 91% of pre-pandemic levels, and by the end of June were up to 95% • our comprehensive approach to protecting our people and those seeking access to justice included: › legislative and corporate policy changes › becoming a workplace vaccinator › the use of rapid antigen tests (RATs) in the courts for jury trials, judicial office...