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1. LCRO 64/2023 VA v JL (18 August 2025) [pdf, 455 KB]

   ...the invoiced charges: 5 See paragraph [39]. 10 [redacted] [54] The relationship broke down after the applicant’s receipt of the liability and cost estimate. The applicant made a complaint to the firm expressed in terms of the “client care” statements in the preface to the Lawyers and Conveyancers Act (Lawyers: Conduct and Client Care) Rules 2008 (the Rules). [55] The parties had an exchange in which the respondent took the position that the court proceedings were soun...

2. Grace – Ngarara West A25B2A (2014) 317 Aotea MB 268 (317 AOT 268) [pdf, 254 KB]

   ...184). 30 See In Re Mount Tauhara Māori Reservation (1977) 58 Taupō MB 168 (58 TPO 168). 317 Aotea MB 288 reservation they sought some measure of retention in perpetuity of an area of tribal significance. The Court is concerned with protecting the values of a past generation from the exigent demands of some future generation with a more materialistic mind. The restrictions on leasing, for example, are consistent with the Court needing to take a strict approach and pro...

3. Programme evaluation of Target Hardening pilot [pdf, 673 KB]

   Evaluation of the Target Hardening Pilot Programme Cathy Casey, Bhavani PaulRaj and Susie Jacka Institute of Public Policy Auckland University of Technology with Tanya Segessenmann Ministry of Justice ii First published in April 2004 by the Ministry of Justice PO Box 180 Wellington New Zealand © Crown Copyright ISBN

4. [2009] NZEmpC CC 5/09 Ramsay V Commissioner of Police [pdf, 126 KB]

   ...Sergeant Smith had come to Temuka from the Criminal Investigation Branch. He embraced the very different work environment at Temuka and became involved in community projects. He initiated and still chaired at the end of this hearing the Community Care Trust which co-ordinates responses to at-risk youth. The trust employed Jennifer McMillan as a youth and community worker. She was also the victim support co-ordinator at Temuka. She was not a member of the police. [34] Other sta...

5. [2009] NZEmpC CC 3/09 A Farmer v A Worker [pdf, 55 KB]

   ...their identification, including the location in which the events occurred. [2] Consistent with that order, the parties to this case and other persons mentioned in the evidence will be referred to by generic terms. The location of events will be protected by referring simply to “the farm” and to “the town” nearby. All relevant events took place within one calendar year which need not be specified. This judgment will record only those aspects of the evidence neces...

6. RS v NC LCRO 70/2011 (17 April 2013) [pdf, 85 KB]

   ...that the Practitioner had not undertaken sufficient enquiry into their claims and had not applied for Legal Aid. The allegations against the Practitioner, were that he: • Acted incompetently. • Did not follow instructions. • Failed to protect the interests of the RS/AS whānau. • Failed to adequately inform the RS/AS whānau. • Did not adequately keep the RS/AS whānau aware of legal costs. • The costs should go to/be paid by Legal Aid. [6] The Practitioner’s...

7. Faulkner v Hoete - Motiti North C No 1 [2018] Māori Appellate Court MB 17 (2018 APPEAL 17) [pdf, 291 KB]

   ...effect to the wishes of the owners, per s 17 of the Act, even more relevant. The decision of this Court in Whaanga v Niania - Anewa Block underscores the reality that, in the context of assessing owner support and opposition, each case must be carefully considered on its merits.20 [35] The starting point is that owners can make ordinary use of the land and do not require the consent of their co-owners. The views of the owners as demonstrated by an owners’ meeting will always be...

8. Kemp - Otairi B2B (2010) 8 Taitokerau MB 216 (8 TTK 216) [pdf, 117 KB]

   ...MB 116 (1 AP 116) at [9], Hoko – Papamoa 2A1 at [18] and Craig v Kira – Wainui 2F4D (2006) 7 Taitokerau Appellate MB 1 at [24]. In short, such an approach subverts the 8 Taitokerau MB 223 kaupapa of the 1993 Act and undermines the protection of the preferred classes of alienees under s 147A. [35] Craig – Wainui 2F4D is the leading authority in this area. The Court discussed the exercise of discretion and the principles that apply in some detail (paragraphs 12 to 30)...

9. INZ (Foley) v Niland [2019] NZIACDT 5 (5 February 2019) [pdf, 189 KB]

   ...contact with him. [26] Ms Niland accepted that the multi-party arrangement with the Philippine and Sri Lankan companies was ill conceived. The agreement was poorly worded. It was not tailored to Mr W’s circumstances. It did not adequately protect her or Mr W. She acknowledged not maintaining an adequate relationship with Mr W as required by the Code. Ms Niland had believed that if she had a contractual relationship with Mr W and provided him with an agreement and a copy of th...

10. Rophia v Tipene - Matua Porangahau No2B No 10 (2020) 86 Takitimu MB 84 (86 TKT 84) [pdf, 372 KB]

    ...person with the accountants and auditors for the marae. [23] Regarding general principles including acting in accordance with the law, cl 3.1 of the charter provides: In addition to acting in accordance with the guiding values of this charter to protect and preserve the mana of Ngāti Kere, the trustees shall act in accordance with the TE Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, the Māori Reservations Regulations 1994 and associated amendments, and all other applicable legislation. [24...