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1. Cycle-5-Methodology-Report-V1.0-FINAL.pdf [pdf, 5 MB]

   ...burden in increased for those with poor language or computer literacy. Given these constraints, a balance had to be struck between minimising respondent burden whilst improving the general quality of responses, by interviewing in CAPI mode, versus protecting respondent privacy but potentially sacrificing the quality of responses. Most parts of the survey can be considered sensitive to a greater or lesser extent. What one person consider sensitive, may not be considered so, to someone el...

2. LCDT - 2015 annual report [pdf, 249 KB]

   ...Determinations The Tribunal posts its substantive determinations and decisions on the Ministry of Justice’s Lawyers and Conveyancers Disciplinary Tribunal website so that they are generally accessible to the public and the profession. This requires careful editing to preserve anonymity in some cases, particularly to prevent the identification of complainants where suppression has been ordered. The Chair and Deputy Chair aim to build up a body of consistent and credible decisions as...

3. Khan v New Zealand Law Society [2014] NZLCDT 18 [pdf, 83 KB]

   ...New Zealand where he qualified and obtained his three degrees. [43] The balancing exercise must give due weight to the glowing references and to the responsible international roles to which he has been appointed or elected. [44] We have looked carefully at the findings against Dr Khan. Dr Kahn gave evidence before us which was at variance with some of those findings. Some findings appear illogical or in contradiction to the evidence, as recorded in the transcript of the proceddi...

4. Lakhan v The Real Estate Agents Authority (CAC 414) v Ling Zhu [2017] NZREADT 75 [pdf, 203 KB]

   ...“a partner of the licensee under a partnership agreement”, “an employee of the licensee”, or “a branch manager or salesperson engaged by the licensee”. [38] Sections 134 and 136 of the Act reflect the Act’s important “consumer protection” purposes, as set out in s 3 of the Act. In both cases, the licensee is required to give written disclosure. [39] The Committee’s decision to dismiss this part of the complaint was based, in part, on its finding that “[Mr...

5. LCRO 186/2016 KS v WX (20 July 2018) [pdf, 188 KB]

   ...may be made to the client. A fine is, however, still a serious matter, and where the conduct is not serious and mitigating factors such as inexperience exist, a fine should be imposed with caution. [64] The author continues:14 A fine has no protective or rehabilitative function. It is largely punitive, and perhaps also serves the purpose of setting certain conduct aside as failing short of acceptable standards to a significant degree. [65] Mr KS cannot plead inexperience. He is...

6. LCDT - 2018 annual report [pdf, 572 KB]

   ...chaired by the Chair and Deputy Chair respectively. Determinations The Tribunal posts its substantive decisions on the Ministry of Justice website so that they are generally accessible to the public and the profession. This requires careful editing to preserve anonymity in some cases, particularly to prevent the identification of complainants where suppression has been ordered. The Chair and Deputy Chair aim to build up a body of consistent and credible decisions as...

7. Kennedy v Real Estate Agent Authority (CAC 403) & Lonergan [2016] NZREADT 81 [pdf, 186 KB]

   ...account some factors which they found mitigated the conduct. [37] Further, the availability of compensation to Ms Kennedy is not a ground for setting aside the Complaints Assessment Committee’s decision. The focus in any disciplinary case is on protection of the public and maintenance of standards. Thus, the focus must be on the real estate agent’s conduct rather than on the need for compensation for the complainant which can be obtained through civil means if necessary. For...

8. TT v KEN [2019] NZIACDT 64 (11 September 2019) [pdf, 134 KB]

   ...[101]–[102] & [112]. 9 ASSESSMENT [48] The Registrar relies on the following provisions of the Code: General 1. A licensed immigration adviser must be honest, professional, diligent and respectful and conduct themselves with due care and in a timely manner. Client Care 2. A licensed immigration adviser must: … e. obtain and carry out the informed lawful instructions of the client, and … Legislative requirements 3. A licensed immigration adviser must: ...

9. LCRO 137/2017 and LCRO 33/2018 CH v RB and GN (28 June 2019) [pdf, 192 KB]

   ...which allows a Legal Complaints Review Officer (LCRO) to conduct the review on the basis of all information available if the LCRO considers that the review can be adequately determined in the absence of the parties. [31] I record that having carefully read the complaint, the response to the complaint, the Committee’s decisions and the submissions filed in support of and in opposition to the applications for review, there are no additional issues or questions in my mind that ne...

10. Final Env-Reg-Report-2018-19 [pdf, 188 KB]

    ...Over 2018/19, four matters were referred to the court directly pursuant to sections 87G 198E provisions of the RMA: • Minister of Children – notice of requirement to alter a designation for placement of young persons in a youth justice care facility at 398 Weymouth Road, Weymouth (Whakatakapokai). • Minister of Children – notice of requirement to alter a designation to allow placement of young persons in youth justice care facility at 21-24 Kiwi Tamaki Road (Korowai Manaa...