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1. [2021] NZIACDT 25 – RH v Ji (8 November 2021) [pdf, 211 KB]

   ...numerous provisions of the Code, so I will assess the complaint in terms of the Code. [44] As for the statutory ground of negligence, I do not see Mr Ji’s failure to comply with his pre-agreement and ‘paperwork’ obligations in terms of carelessness or a lack of reasonable care (except as to certain heads of complaint, as identified later). I see it as deliberate. It was the way he chose to deal with the complainant. [45] As for the dishonesty ground, despite Mr Ji choosi...

2. [2023] NZREADT 7 - CAC 2002 v Sun (6 April 2023) [pdf, 309 KB]

   ...seriously negligent or seriously incompetent real estate agency work by: (a) marketing and/or offering the five lots for sale without agency agreements being in place, in breach of r 9.6 of the Real Estate Agents Act (Professional Conduct and Client Care) Rules 2012 (the Rules); (b) misrepresenting the net size of three of the lots (Lots 1, 2 and 3) to the purchasers, and failing to take adequate steps to ensure prospective purchasers were informed of the need to obtain profession...

3. [2025] NZIACDT 36 – BL v Schoeller (17 July 2025) [pdf, 172 KB]

   ...future. She repeated her requirement for a clear update. [26] On that day (at 11:54 am), Ms Schoeller sent an email to the complainant with five attachments, including her “Authority & Instructions” and “Terms of Engagement & Client Care Rules” (all one document). The services to be performed were described as: 1. Further investigation of an interim visa and the processing of the reconsideration (for a fee of $575). 2. A s 61 request if required (for a fee of...

4. Ward-Williams - Ngāti Tānewai 6A section 5 (2003) 123 Aotea MB 159 (123 AOT 159) [pdf, 1.5 MB]

   Minute Book: 123 AOT 159 IN THE MAoRI LAND COURT OF NEW ZEALAND AOTEA DISTRICT Hearing: Present: IN THE MATTER IN THE MATTER IN THE MATTER IN THE MATTER 30 October 2002 of an application by ANDREA WARD­ WILLIAMS pursuant to regulation 21 of the Maori Reservation Regulations 1994 seeking an inquiry into the administration of Ngati Tanewai 6A section 5 (A 19990006081) First Applicant of an application by AROHA HOUSTON and Others pursuant to section 240 of Te Ture When

5. [2020] NZEnvC 051 Waikato Regional Council [pdf, 326 KB]

   ...some 59 hearing days (almost 12 weeks). Many individual farmer and grower submitters appeared before and presented to the Hearing Panel, as did many (if not all) industry groups, smaller groups representing farmer and grower interests, catchment care groups, NGOs, District Councils and iwi. [8] Recommendations from the Independent Hearings Commissioners for PC1 were provided to the Council in February 2020. On 18 March 2020 the Council decided to accept their recommendations. T...

6. LCRO 71/2022 OM v NT (22 July 2024) [pdf, 239 KB]

   ...purporting to review the fairness and reasonableness, for the purposes of r 9 of the Rules, of a non-existent bill of costs. [106] If the Committee meant to indicate that the failure to issue an invoice was not material in the context of the consumer protection purpose of the Act because the respondent and Ms EW were in fact informed of the amount of fees to be deducted, then I do not disagree with it. That is rather a different thing from saying that the issuing of a trust account stat...

7. [2024] NZACC 141 NF v ACC (Impairment Assessment, Independence Allowance) (21 August 2024) [pdf, 357 KB]

   ...Atapattu-Weerasinghe v Accident Compensation Corporation [2017] NZHC 142 at [23]; BL v Accident Compensation Corporation [2023] NZACC 106. 2 Wildbore v Accident Compensation Corporation [2009] NZCA 34, [2009] 3 NZLR 21 at [29]. [6] To be assured of the protection sought I think any orders would need to extend to any identifying particulars. [7] The claim and cover in this appeal are in part based on past abuse and its effect on NF’s mental health. I am satisfied that it is n...

8. KN v Accident Compensation Corporation (Cover and Suspension of Entitlements) [2025] NZACC 24 (12 February 2025) [pdf, 318 KB]

   PURSUANT TO S 160(1)(b) ACCIDENT COMPENSATION ACT 2001 THERE IS A SUPPRESSION ORDER FORBIDDING PUBLICATION OF THE APPELLANT’S NAME AND ANY DETAILS THAT MIGHT IDENTIFY THE APPELLANT IN THE DISTRICT COURT AT WELLINGTON I TE KŌTI-Ā-ROHE KI TE WHANGANUI-A-TARA [2024] NZACC 024 ACAR 116/24 UNDER THE ACCIDENT COMPENSATION ACT 2001 IN THE MATTER OF AN APPEAL UNDER SECTION 149 OF THE ACT BETWEEN KN Appellant AND ACCIDENT COMPENSATION CORPORATION

9. Paul and Clare Dolheguy v CAC303 & Sonia Stott [2015] NZREADT 27 [pdf, 225 KB]

   ...sections. Mr Dolheguy had noticed that there were no boundary pegs to be seen but puts it that the licensee said what you see fenced here is yours, or he got that impression. The Cross-examination of Mr Dolheguy [22] Of course, Mr Dolheguy was carefully cross-examined by Ms MacGibbon and then by Mr Napier. He admitted to Ms MacGibbon that he had his lawyer vet all relevant documents, including the title to the property and the easement document, and emphasised that the state of the d...

10. J v Khetarpal [2015] NZIACDT 95 (05 November 2015) [pdf, 224 KB]

    ...has addressed. 1 The allegation Ms Khetarpal faced is set out in the Registrar’s Statement of Complaint, with particulars of three elements: [16.1] After accepting instructions, Ms Khetarpal had an obligation to perform her services with due care, diligence, respect and professionalism, and carry out her lawful instructions. Clause 1.1(a) and (b) of the 2010 Code placed that obligation on her. However, she potentially failed to do so. The complainant engaged her to request a work vi...