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1. Thompson v Van Wijk [2021] NZHRRT 39 [pdf, 239 KB]

   (1) ORDER PROHIBITING PUBLICATION OF CHRISTIAN NAMES OF PLAINTIFF’S CHILDREN (2) ORDER PREVENTING SEARCH OF THE TRIBUNAL FILE WITHOUT LEAVE OF THE TRIBUNAL OR OF THE CHAIRPERSON Reference No. HRRT 067/2016 UNDER THE HUMAN RIGHTS ACT 1993 BETWEEN JACINDA KAREN THOMPSON PLAINTIFF AND MICHAEL VAN WIJK FIRST DEFENDANT AND THE BISHOP OF NELSON SECOND DEFENDANT (discontinued) AND THE VICAR OF BLENHEIM PARISH THIRD DEFENDANT (discontinued) AT WELLINGTON BEFORE:

2. National Standards Committee v Young [2017] NZLCDT 41 [pdf, 315 KB]

   ...are, with respect, pertinent. [90] The Court discussed the statutory purpose of negligence by a practitioner coming within the scope of professional discipline, as it first did with the enacting of the 1982 Act28. The clear purpose was for public protection, and to ensure that negligence did not remain within the realms of tort or contract law, as between the solicitor and client. [91] In accepting that purpose, the Court then found it “…inappropriate to apply epithets such a...

3. Common Bundle Volume 3 [pdf, 2.7 MB]

   ...ecosystems is improved, and the health and well-being of all other water bodies and freshwater ecosystems is maintained and (if communities choose) improved. Policy 6: There is no further loss of extent of natural inland wetlands, their values are protected, and their restoration is promoted. Policy 7: The loss of river extent and values is avoided to the extent practicable. Policy 8: The significant values of outstanding water bodies are protected. Policy 9: The habitats of indigeno...

4. [2022] NZEnvC 051 Perjuli Developments Limited v Waikato District Council [pdf, 14 MB]

   ...marae for the Kīngitanga, is based at Ngāruawāhia. Mana whenua and ahi kā [28] Subsequent to the time of Ngaere, Ngāti Mahuta became the dominant hapū in this particular area, and Ngāti Mahuta now claims mana whenua. As we understood the careful submissions of Ms Thomas for Ngāti Tamainupō, they do not dispute the mana whenua of Ngāti Mahuta. However Ngāti Tamainupō say they also hold status as mana whenua due to the importance of the events described and the full occ...

5. Chaudhary v CAC 414 [2019] NZREADT 24 (7 June 2019) [pdf, 293 KB]

   BEFORE THE REAL ESTATE AGENTS DISCIPLINARY TRIBUNAL [2019] NZREADT 24 READT 052/18 IN THE MATTER OF An appeal under section 111 of the Real Estate Agents Act 2008 BETWEEN AKHIL CHAND CHAUDHARY Appellant AND THE REAL ESTATE AGENTS AUTHORITY (CAC 414) First Respondent AND SUBARMANI RAJAN and SUMINTRA DEVI Second Respondents On the papers Tribunal: Hon P J Andrews, Chairperson Ms C Sandelin, Member Mr N O

6. LCRO 10/2024 BV and XV v OQ (28 May 2025) [pdf, 298 KB]

   ...interests.”5 [37] The Committee said the following: [14] … [I]t is important to note that lawyers are also private individuals free to pursue their own interests and give their time outside of their employment. … While there is a definite need to protect against conflicts of interest, the Standards Committee was not of the view that there was evidence before it which demonstrated that there was a ‘tacit’ agreement between Mr OQ and Mr LD or that the two were acting together...

7. Proactive-release-Review-of-the-Operation-and-Performance-of-the-Public-Defence-Service-2021.pdf [pdf, 1.5 MB]

   ...report are easily fixed; some will require long term evolution, investment and potentially, political consideration. It is crucially important that PDS, the Ministry of Justice, the Secretary, the Legal Services Commissioner, and the Crown generally carefully consider what exactly PDS is to do and to be. That is a policy question as much as a question of strategy and operations, but the answer to that question – the “Why” – will determine to a large extent what happens next....

8. [2013] NZEmpC 66 Hall v Westpac NZ Ltd [pdf, 83 KB]

   ...I perceive to contain remedies for the very type of behaviour which in other circumstances might give rise to exemplary damages. However, those will be issues which the applicant wishes to have for reconsideration. Conclusions [21] I have carefully considered the submissions of counsel in the context of the circumstances of this case. I have also considered the well reasoned determination of the member of the Authority in declining removal. I find that I am in agreement with...

9. Legal Complaints Review Officer v Hong [2015] NZLCDT 37 [pdf, 48 KB]

   ...High Court Judge16 [32] A distinguishing feature between Mr Hong and Mr Eichelbaum is the Tribunal’s confidence that the behaviour was unlikely to be repeated by the latter practitioner. This issue weighed strongly in the assessment of public protection, and “specific deterrence” principles, which were addressed in the Tribunal’s decision. . Thus, concern as to insight is a common factor in the two decisions. 17 “….. we discussed general and specific deterrence. Whi...

10. Sionepulu v Downer and Police (Costs) [2012] NZHRRT 22 [pdf, 76 KB]

    ...Sionepulu the responsibility for bringing and prosecuting these misconceived and baseless proceedings. We take into account also the fact that Ms Sionepulu is the sole breadwinner of the family. It is safe to assume that she also carries the burden of caring for her child. Many of the complaints made by the defendants attach to Mr Butler, not to Ms Sionepulu. Yet it is she who will be legally liable to pay any costs award. She and her young child will bear the burden of Mr Butler’s...