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1. [2023] NZREADT 9 – Complaints Assessment Committee 2108 v O’Brien & Wildman (28 April 2023) [pdf, 247 KB]

   ...the Act, in that he engaged in seriously negligent or incompetent real estate agency work and/or wilfully or recklessly contravened any or all of rr 5.1, 5.2, 6.2, 6.3, 6.4 and/or 9.6 of the Real Estate Agents Act (Professional Conduct and Client Care) Rules 2012 (the Rules). 2. In the alternative, he engaged in unsatisfactory conduct. Particulars 1. By offering and/or marketing the property for sale without an agency agreement, in breach of r 9.6. 2. By failing to ensure a...

2. LCRO 149/2020 WM v VE and DP (14 December 2021) [pdf, 361 KB]

   ...shareholders/directors rejected mediation. He “accepted” that having acted for the company, the firm could not act for a prospective purchaser, including a shareholder. He said the firm’s role would be confined to advising the company about protecting its interests concerning the proposed restructure. [12] In response on 14 October 2019, Dr WM’s lawyer demanded the firm “forthwith cease acting” for the company. He said Dr WM intended laying a complaint with the Law So...

3. MO v X Ltd [2025] NZDT 111 (5 March 2025) [pdf, 197 KB]

   ...Tribunal Act 1988) ORDER OF DISPUTES TRIBUNAL [2025] NZDT 111 APPLICANT MO RESPONDENT X Ltd The Tribunal orders: X Ltd is to pay MO the sum of $1,103.00 on or before 26 March 2025. Reasons: 1. MO engaged X Ltd to apply paint protection film (PPF) to his freshly painted vehicle. 2. When MO viewed the painted and wrapped vehicle he had some concerns about the quality of the paint work, in particular paint runs, chips and nibs in the surface. Eventually he aske...

4. [2021] NZIACDT 7 - IMH v Marica (22 March 2021) [pdf, 218 KB]

   ...immigration advice, and to enhance the reputation of New Zealand as a migration destination, by providing for the regulation of persons who give immigration advice. [39] The focus of professional disciplinary proceedings is not punishment, but the protection of the public:4 …It is well established that professional disciplinary proceedings are civil and not criminal in nature. That is because the purpose of statutory disciplinary proceedings for various occupations is not to punish...

5. [2024] NZIACDT 08 - MT v Murthy (21 February 2024) [pdf, 127 KB]

   ...professional standards. The magnitude and reach of such disregard or inattention is aggravated and broadened by her past instances of misconduct. [11] The Tribunal’s attention is drawn to s 3 of the Act, setting out the purpose of the Act, namely protecting the interests of consumers. This is a key purpose of sanctions. [12] It is submitted that the wrongdoing could be described as being towards the higher end of the moderate level. Ms Murthy’s conduct is disquieting. She ha...

6. CR v TN LCRO 54/2014 (23 November 2016) [pdf, 75 KB]

   ...review of the determination by [Area] Standards Committee that Mr CR’s conduct constituted unsatisfactory conduct pursuant to s 12(c) of the Lawyers and Conveyancers Act 2006 by reason of breaches of rules 2.3, 10 and 13.2 of the Conduct and Client Care Rules.1 [2] The Committee censured Mr CR, ordered him to pay $2,000 to Mr TN by way of compensation for emotional stress, imposed a fine of $2,000 and ordered him to pay $1,000 to New Zealand Law Society by way of costs. [3] Mr CR...

7. Family Court Rewrite - Summary of submissions - PDF version [pdf, 824 KB]

   ...invest in triaging and spending greater effort on navigation ... need to better match up a person’s legal needs with the appropriate service or services available. Lawyer How many others are unable to protect their children's welfare and best interests because they can't afford fees and/or navigate the bureaucracy and processes of the system? Parent The Panel heard from some people that barriers to acc...

8. Family Court Rewrite - Summary of submissions - Word version [docx, 3.1 MB]

   ...Need to invest in triaging and spending greater effort on navigation ... need to better match up a person’s legal needs with the appropriate service or services available. Lawyer How many others are unable to protect their children's welfare and best interests because they can't afford fees and/or navigate the bureaucracy and processes of the system? Parent The Panel heard from some people that barriers to accessing l...

9. OIA-109856.pdf [pdf, 1.6 MB]

   ...(GETS) website. o • Family violence programmes eligibility criteria: o Non-violence programmes are for respondents to protection orders and for defendants to charges of family violence offending. o Safety programmes are for individuals who are protected by a protection order, or have applied for an urgent protection order, but the order has not yet been granted. o Strengthening safety services is a more focused, individual assessment for adult victims of family violence offences in the...

10. LCRO 114/2022 WB v XD (22 July 2022) [pdf, 143 KB]

    ...matters detailed at [14] above, are set out in LCRO 183/2021. Mr WB’s second complaint and the Standards Committee decision. [16] Mr WB appeared in the [City] District Court on [Date] 2020. [17] At the conclusion of the hearing, the Court issued a Protection Order in favour of Mr WB’s wife and daughter. A copy of the order was served on Mr WB on [Date] 2020. [18] Mr WB’s second complaint focuses on concerns that Mr XD failed to adequately inform and advise him as to the con...