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1. Dixon v Dixon [pdf, 75 KB]

   ...consent, they were not in the possession of the builder for this purpose and there was no contract in which Mr Veltman agreed to provide such services. 36. The only claim that could be made is in relation to negligence. Mr Veltman owed no duty of care to any of the parties in relation to the preparation of plans for Fyfe Homes. He does not acquire a duty of care if the plans are used in breach of the terms on which they were given to Mr Dixon. He does not acquire a duty of care if...

2. UY v Bunbury LCRO 17 / 2012 (4 March 2013) [pdf, 147 KB]

   ...this review, and I will not expand on the complaints here. 5 [23] Notwithstanding that some of the conduct complained of took place prior to the commencement of the Lawyers and Conveyancers Act 2006 (and the Conduct and Client Care Rules)2 the Committee distilled the complaints into conduct which breached the Conduct and Client Care Rules as follows (with the exception to the reference to Rule 1.04 of the Rules of Professional Conduct): a failure to provide term...

3. Youth Crime Action Plan - summary [pdf, 1.2 MB]

   ...and young people can be costly to victims, the offenders themselves and society as a whole. This strategy includes actions to address recommendations from the Social Services Select Committee Inquiry into the Identification, Rehabilitation, and Care and Protection of Child Offenders. The challenge for frontline workers is to make each intervention the last justice sector intervention for the young person and their family, no matter what that intervention is. Existing mechanisms...

4. NZ Core document [pdf, 1.1 MB]

   ...140–171 41 II. General framework for the promotion and protection of human rights .................. 172–240 46 A. New Zealand’s acceptance of international human rights norms ................... 172 46 B. General legal framework for protecting human rights at the national level ... 173–212 46 C. General framework for promoting human rights at the national level............ 213–236 53 D. Role of reporting in promoting human rights at the national level ............

5. [2025] NZREADT 10 - CAC 2105 v Chen & Stevenson & Buy West Realty Limited (14 April 2025) [pdf, 379 KB]

   ...Chen with misconduct under s 73(c) of the Act in that her conduct constituted a wilful or reckless contravention of the Act by failing to meet the standards set by rr 5.1, 6.1 and 9.13 of the Real Estate Agents Act (Professional Conduct and Client Care) Rules 2012 (the Rules). In the alternative, Ms Chen was charged with misconduct under s 73(b) of the Act in that her conduct constituted seriously incompetent or seriously negligent real estate agency work. As a further alternative...

6. Otago Standards Committee v Milne [2013] NZLCDT 18 [pdf, 157 KB]

   ...be able to repay those monies when legally required to do so. [11] Other particulars, that he breached the fundamental obligations of a lawyer required to be observed under LCA: to be independent6; to observe fiduciary duties and duties of care7; and to protect the interests of his clients8; were all admitted by Mr Milne. 1 A breach of s 110. 2 A breach of s 111 3 A breach of s 113. 4 A breach of s 114. 5 In his fo...

7. Refugee practice standards [pdf, 212 KB]

   for Legal Aid Providers 10 April 2025 7 Responsibilities to clients 1 Providers acting for refugee and protection status claimants must be: 1.1 Aware of and comply with relevant practice notes, including the Refugee Status Unit Practice Note (Refugee and protection status determination) and the Immigration and Protection Tribunal Practice Note 2: Refugee and Protection. 1.2 Informed regarding vulnerabilities affecting refugee claimants, including...

8. TG v Standards Committee LCRO 205/2014 (30 June 2014) [pdf, 359 KB]

   ...Disciplinary Tribunal or the Court to become engaged in a consideration of or take into account subjective consideration of the personal circumstances or knowledge of the particular practitioner. The purpose of the disciplinary procedure is the protection of the public by the maintenance of professional standards. That object could not be met if in every case the Tribunal and the Court was required to take into account subjective considerations relating to the practitioner. [39] As...

9. Directory of Official Information 2019 A-C [pdf, 1.6 MB]

   ...diversification through sound science and product development. This focus includes developing new toxins, traps and the use of smart data and information systems. ACP works with Landcare Research and other science agencies to develop future solutions for protecting agriculture and biodiversity with a keen focus on the Asia Pacific region. Structure Governance of the company is through a board of directors appointed by the Minister for Primary Industries who is also a shareholder of the...

10. Directory of Official Information 2019 A-C [pdf, 1.6 MB]

    ...diversification through sound science and product development. This focus includes developing new toxins, traps and the use of smart data and information systems. ACP works with Landcare Research and other science agencies to develop future solutions for protecting agriculture and biodiversity with a keen focus on the Asia Pacific region. Structure Governance of the company is through a board of directors appointed by the Minister for Primary Industries who is also a shareholder of the...