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1. LCRO 136/2017 RAI and SEM v EYR, IPA and DYN (26 November 2018) [pdf, 333 KB]

   ...Law (CL] which has three partners, Ms IPA, Ms LAN and Mr BEL. In addition to the concerns raised about the lawyers’ competence, the applicants were also critical of the supervision provided by the partners to the lawyers. [2] The Committee carefully considered all of the matters the applicants had raised and decided further action was not necessary or appropriate, in some cases by a fine margin. Background [3] J, whose conception relied on a donor, was born in 2010. Ms RAI a...

2. [2020] NZIACDT 30 - DMX v Guich (20 July 2020) [pdf, 113 KB]

   ...calculated the appeal period by relying on an out-of-date hard copy IPT guide. He did not review Immigration New Zealand’s letter setting out the correct appeal period, nor the IPT’s website. These were obvious steps to take. This degree of carelessness or negligence could not be described as minor. A competent, reasonable, prudent and diligent practitioner would not have calculated the appeal period in the way done here. [14] It was found that Mr Guich lacked diligence an...

3. Cations v The Real Estate Agents Authority (CAC 403) [2018] NZREADT 66 [pdf, 244 KB]

   ...to remove the sign, which he did on 27 December 2016. [5] The Committee found that by erecting the sale sign before the Agency Agreement came into effect, Mr Cations breached r 9.6 of the Real Estate Agents Act (Professional Conduct and Client Care) Rules 2012 (“the Rules”), which provides that: Unless authorised by a client, through an agency agreement, a licensee must not offer or market any land or business, including by putting details on any website or by placing a sign o...

4. LCRO 68/2022 YE v AL (23 May 2023) [pdf, 200 KB]

   ...AL’s complaints [15] Mr AL’s complaint was general in nature, and advised of the difficulties he had encountered with regard to the water supply to his property. In essence, his complaint is that Mr YE did not ensure that the water supply was protected and that he could access the intake pipes to clear them when needed. [16] He also complained that Mr YE did not check that the resource consent for him to draw water from a spring on his property was current. [17] With his comp...

5. Gupta v Dhar [2016] NZIACDT 65 (4 October 2016) [pdf, 208 KB]

   ...The document contained false information, and Mr Dhar’s justification based on his absence does not absolve him. He was obliged to fulfil his professional duties, or tell his client he could not do so and make appropriate arrangements for her protection. [41] I accordingly find Mr Dhar breached clause 1 of the 2014 Code; due to lack of diligence and due care, he failed to ensure the complainant’s residence application disclosed that she had two failed applications for work visas...

6. Induction guide for legal aid providers - v1.2 January 2017 [pdf, 659 KB]

   ...that legal aid should be granted. Family legal aid Family legal aid may be available for family disputes or issues that could go to court such as: • disputes over relationship property, child support or maintenance, or the guardianship and care of children • applying for or defending protection orders • matters relating to the care and protection of children and young persons • adoption • paternity http://www.legislation.govt.nz/act/public/2011/0004/latest/whole.html�...

7. v2.3-Induction-guide-for-legal-aid-providers-April-2017.pdf [pdf, 714 KB]

   ...that legal aid should be granted. Family legal aid Family legal aid may be available for family disputes or issues that could go to court such as: • disputes over relationship property, child support or maintenance, or the guardianship and care of children • applying for or defending protection orders • matters relating to the care and protection of children and young persons • adoption • paternity http://www.legislation.govt.nz/act/public/2011/0004/latest/whole.html�...

8. 15 May 2020 Summary of Justice Budget Initiatives for Stakeholders [pdf, 260 KB]

   ...fiduciary services to vulnerable clients, by meeting increased demand. Cost pressures have increased due to population increases, particularly in the context of an aging population, increasing complexity in client needs, and staffing costs. (*The Protection of Personal and Property Rights Act 1988 and Public Trust Act 2001) 5 Independent Police Conduct Authority $3.8m over 4 years The independent oversight provided by the Independent Police Conduct Authority (IPCA) plays...

9. LCRO 78/2023 CQ v KV (20 May 2025) [pdf, 218 KB]

   ...identifying details of the parties in this decision have been changed. Introduction [1] On 20 April 2023, [Area] Standards Committee [X] determined that Mr CQ had breached rr 3 and 6.1 of the Lawyers and Conveyancers Act (Lawyers: Conduct and Client Care) Rules 2008 (Conduct and Client Care Rules) and made a finding of unsatisfactory conduct against Mr CQ. [2] The Committee considered Mr CQ’s failings to be serious and: (a) imposed a fine of $7,000 on Mr CQ; (b) censured Mr CQ;...

10. Cameron v Hastings District Council [pdf, 87 KB]

    ...significant requirement on the paint covering to assist in prevention of water entry. They said that an elastomeric paint coating was required and they expressed the view that a standard acrylic paint would not accommodate the necessary weather protection in these conditions. I deal further with that matter below in the context of the painter, Mr Brown, the fifth respondent. Claim-02891- Determination.doc 10 6.1.3 That the sill jamb flashings were not installed in a...