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1. AF v X Standards Committee LCRO 84/2014 [pdf, 279 KB]

   ...by the statute. [55] Ms AF emphasises that she is not opposed in principle to producing her files. She contends that the direction to produce her files is the end result of a flawed process. [56] The Act places considerable focus on consumer protection and the need for public confidence in the provision of legal services. [57] Part 7 of the Act establishes the mechanism for complaints and professional discipline. [58] Pivotal to the complaints process is the role played by the...

2. Denyer v CAC 403 and Kenny [2019] NZREADT 18 (6 May 2019} [pdf, 239 KB]

   ...other offers (although she considered it unusual in this case, given the sum the vendor was seeking for the property) but was concerned that the new owner may have been misled about the MTNZ report, and be living in a P house with no knowledge or protection. [17] Ms Denyer further stated that she believed that her offer to purchase the property was not presented to the vendor, because Ms Kenny knew that the MTNZ report was “fraudulent”. She went on to say, however, that...

3. Karena v Steedman - Te Koau A (2019) 76 Tākitimu MB 183 (76 TKT 183) [pdf, 484 KB]

   ...where the Court stated: [33] It is inappropriate to strike out a claim summarily unless the court can be certain that it cannot succeed. The case must be “so certainly or clearly bad” that it should be precluded from going forward. Particular care is required in areas where the law is confused or developing. [26] In the recent decision of Commissioner of Inland Revenue v Chesterfields Preschools Ltd, the Court of Appeal also considered the requirements for striking out an app...

4. ZH v Ma [2025] NZIACDT 30 (6 June 2025) [pdf, 311 KB]

   ...depending on the gravity of the charges.8 The Code [29] 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: … 2 Immigration Advisers Licensing Act 2007, s 45(2) and (3). 3 Section 49(3) and (4). 4 Sparks v Immigration Advisers Complaints and Disciplinary...

5. 14.02.2023 Long Term Insights Briefing The Future of Imprisonment II FINAL [pdf, 2.9 MB]

   Research New Zealand 1 Long-term Insights Briefing The Future of Imprisonment in New Zealand II Final Report October 2022 Research New Zealand 2 Long-term Insights Briefing The Future of Imprisonment in New Zealand II PREPARED FOR Rebecca Lancashire Ministry of Justice PREPARED BY Emanuel Kalafatelis, Annita Wood and Jane Falloon CONTACT DETAILS Emanuel Kalafatelis Research New Zealand Phone 04 499 3088 www.researchnz.

6. [2024] NZEnvC 248 Federated Farmers of New Zealand v Waikato District Council [pdf, 6.9 MB]

   Federated Farmers of New Zealand v Waikato District Council IN THE ENVIRONMENT COURT AT AUCKLAND I TE KŌTI TAIAO O AOTEAROA KI TĀMAKI MAKAURAU Decision [2024] NZEnvC 248 IN THE MATTER OF appeals under clause 14 of Schedule 1 of the Resource Management Act 1991 BETWEEN FEDERATED FARMERS OF NEW ZEALAND INCORPORATED (ENV-2022-AKL-051) TRANSPOWER NEW ZEALAND LIMITED (ENV-2022-AKL-074) Appellants AND WAIKATO DISTRICT COUNCIL Respondent Court: Chief Enviro

7. LCRO 185/2017 DO v DP (18 March 2019) [pdf, 237 KB]

   ...pursuant to s 152(2)(b) of Lawyers and Conveyancers Act 2006 (the Act), that by repaying Mr JQ’s boat loan without his clients’ consent Mr DO had failed to act competently consistent with the terms of the retainer and the duty to take reasonable care. By doing so he had contravened r 3 of the Lawyers and Conveyancers Act (Lawyers: Conduct and Client Care) Rules 2008 (the rules) which constituted unsatisfactory conduct under s 12(c) of the Act. [24] The Committee ordered Mr DO...

8. LCRO 239/2017 AB v CD (3 July 2019) [pdf, 250 KB]

   ...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. 8 [52] 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 ne...

9. [2022] NZREADT 16 - CAC 2102 v He & An (15 August 2022) [pdf, 172 KB]

   ...or Mr An to use their previous signatures/initials. They complained to Barfoots who made a report to the Real Estate Agents Authority (the Authority) in accordance with rr 7.1 and 7.2 of the Real Estate Agents Act (Professional Conduct and Client Care) Rules 2012 (the Rules). [21] On 18 February 2020 Mr He prepared a timeline of events for Barfoots in which he stated that on 12 February 2020 he had met with the Vendors at the Property and that “everyone signed in the ipad”. Mr...

10. LCRO 127/2024 ZU v TC, NE, GQ and Law firm A (13 June 2025) [pdf, 366 KB]

    ...aggressive pursuit of fees was unacceptable in the face of their professional misconduct. [48] Ms ZU’s review application was supported by a comprehensive response to the arguments submitted by the lawyers in responding to her complaint, and a careful examination of the Committee’s decision. In filing further information with the LCRO, she had opportunity to respond to the response to her review that had been provided by counsel for [Law firm A]. 9 [49] All material filed...