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1. LCRO 251+250/2016 MJY and VYW v WLB, WLB v MJY and VYW (21 September 2018) [pdf, 281 KB]

   ...the reduction by 10 per cent imposed by the Committee for breach of r 9.6 of the RCCC. [41] Mr WLB did not, however, accept the findings of unsatisfactory conduct which resulted in the orders to reduce his fees. [42] Mr QT has carried out a careful and comprehensive review of Mr WLB’s files and time records. He calculated that 20 per cent of the time invoiced by Mr WLB was time spent attending to matters for Mrs JY personally and was not chargeable to the Trust. He deducted 2...

2. NZCVS topical report Cycle 1 (2018) - Important findings [pdf, 1.3 MB]

   ...the work to New Zealand Ministry of Justice and abide by the other licence terms. Please note you may not use any departmental or governmental emblem, logo, or coat of arms in any way that infringes any provision of the Flags, Emblems, and Names Protection Act 1981. Use the wording ‘New Zealand Ministry of Justice’ in your attribution, not the New Zealand Ministry of Justice logo. https://www.justice.govt.nz/assets/Documents/Publications/NZCVS-topical-report-Important-findings-Cyc...

3. HM v Accident Compensation Corporation (Personal Injury) [2024] NZACC 004 [pdf, 199 KB]

   ...how often this happens – is this an ordinary or relatively rare outcome of taking this medication? Benzodiazepines are known to be associated with an increase in suicidal ideation. While this is not common, it happens often enough in one’s career to need to be aware of it. This is borne out by the literature, with the New Zealand Health Department Medsafe data sheet describing suicidal issues as a potential adverse effect. This is seen in situations where benzodiazepines are a...

4. [2024] NZIACDT 07 – MM v Ma (30 January 2024) [pdf, 203 KB]

   ...January 2024. She does not seek an oral hearing. ASSESSMENT [32] The following provisions of the Code are relevant: General 1. A licensed immigration adviser must be honest, professional, diligent and respectful and conduct themselves with due care and in a timely manner. Client Care 2. A licensed immigration adviser must: … c. facilitate the provision of interpreters and translators as appropriate … Conflicts of interest 5. Where a licensed immigration adviser i...

5. [2024] NZREADT 28 – CT v CAC 2106 & Ors (27 August 2024) [pdf, 179 KB]

   ...contended that the paperwork relating to the sale was defective. [4] The Committee decided: 1. To find unsatisfactory conduct on the part of CT and BT. They breached rr 5.1 and 9.3 of the Real Estate Agents Act (Professional Conduct and Client Care) Rules 2012 (the Rules) and s 133 of the Act. CT and BT were each ordered to pay a fine of $1,000. 2. To take no further action in relation to another real estate agent and the two agencies. [5] The appellants in the Tribuna...

6. Andrew Michael Collins - Evidence in Chief [pdf, 1.4 MB]

   ...including: Schedule 2 - Indigenous Biodiversity Areas in the Coastal Environment 4.3 Schedule 2 identifies the following seven Indigenous Biological Diversity Areas within the MNE area, as shown on Map 43b in my Attachment 2. Nationally significant (protected by NZCPS Policy 11(a)(v} and by natural heritage objectives and policies in the PRCEP}. • IBDA A77 Motunau (Plate Island) - also DOC Wildlife Sanctuary On page 337 of Appendix J, RPS - refer my Attachment 1. 8 1109 �...

7. Independent Electoral Review Final Report Executive Summary and List of Recommendations [pdf, 655 KB]

   ...of fundamental importance to our electoral system and democracy. We have focused on how to make voting more accessible and improve voter participation. Voter eligibility 26. The right of citizens to vote is a fundamental right, recognised and protected by international and domestic law. Any limit on that right must be reasonable and justified. 27. We recommend lowering the voting age to 16. Having reviewed the evidence, we are confident that 16-year-olds are just as capable of maki...

8. [2018] NZEnvC 046 Friends of Nelson Haven Tasman Bay Inc v Tasman District Council [pdf, 1.6 MB]

   BEFORE THE ENVIRONMENT COURT I MUA I TE KOOTI TAIAO 0 AOTEAROA IN THE MATTER AND BETWEEN AND AND AND Decision No. [2018] NZEnvC 0 4- b of the Resource Management Act 1991 of an inquiry under clauses 14(1) and 15(3) of Schedule 1 to the Act FRIENDS OF NELSON HAVEN AND TASMAN BAY INCORPORATED (ENV-2017 -WLG-00001 0) Appellant TASMAN DISTRICT COUNCIL Respondent WAINUI SPAT CATCHING GROUP Applicant JILL/AN RUTH FOXWELL FRIENDS OF GOLDEN BAY SOCIETY (I NCORPORA

9. Environment Court Annual Review 2016 [pdf, 1.1 MB]

   ...Registrar of the Court. Meantime the officers of the applicant company had placed it into liquidation. The liquidator expressly took no part in the costs debate. In the absence of effective opposition the Court was obliged to weigh the claims most carefully. Higher than normal costs were awarded (50% of moneys expended) to the community group, largely because of the difficulties repeatedly created by the applicant in what the Court described in its decision as a “lengthy, tortu...

10. Environment Court Annual Review 2016 [pdf, 1.1 MB]

    ...Registrar of the Court. Meantime the officers of the applicant company had placed it into liquidation. The liquidator expressly took no part in the costs debate. In the absence of effective opposition the Court was obliged to weigh the claims most carefully. Higher than normal costs were awarded (50% of moneys expended) to the community group, largely because of the difficulties repeatedly created by the applicant in what the Court described in its decision as a “lengthy, tortu...