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1. Finn and Anor as Trustees of the Angela Poynter Trust v Chen [2011] NZWHT Auckland 40 [pdf, 261 KB]

   ...developer owes a non-delegable duty to an intended owner of a home to properly supervise the construction of the home. Cooke J, and with whom Somers J joined with Richardson J in agreement:2 We would hold that it is a duty to see that proper care and skill are exercised in the building of the houses and that it cannot be avoided by delegation to an independent contractor. [23] Harrison J in Body Corporate 188273 v Leuschke Group Architects Limited defined a “developer...

2. BORA Agricultural Compounds and Veterinary Medicines Amendment Bill [pdf, 199 KB]

   ...1990 (‘the Bill of Rights Act’). 2. The Bill amends the Agricultural Compounds and Veterinary Medicines Act 1997. Its purpose is to support New Zealand’s primary sector productivity and international competitiveness by extending the data protection for both innovative and generic agricultural products. The current data protection period is considered to be too short and narrow in coverage, inhibiting registration of new products and new uses for existing products. In particular,...

3. LCRO 57/2017 SD v WP [pdf, 182 KB]

   ...consideration the identity and capabilities of the client, and the nature of the information being provided.8 (2) Duty to act competently [34] The purposes of the Act include maintaining public confidence in the provision of legal services, and protecting the consumers of legal services.9 To this end r 3 states that:10 In providing regulated services to a client, a lawyer must always act competently and in a timely manner consistent with the terms of the retainer and the duty to...

4. MOJ0504 Making a parenting plan workbook [pdf, 6.1 MB]

   1 Parenting Plan Workbook To help you decide what’s best for your child after a separation or change in family situation How to use the Parenting Plan Workbook 1 Make your parenting plan 2 PART 1: Day-to-Day care and contact, changeovers, holidays, special occasions 3 Tear off copy of weekly plan 6 Tear off copy of monthly plan 7 PART 2: Guardianship decisions (home life, school, healthcare, and relationships) 13 PART 3: Reviewing the plan, commitment, and signatures 19 Help...

5. MOJ0504_Making-a-parenting-plan-workbook-2022-MAR23_WEB.pdf [pdf, 6.1 MB]

   1 Parenting Plan Workbook To help you decide what’s best for your child after a separation or change in family situation How to use the Parenting Plan Workbook 1 Make your parenting plan 2 PART 1: Day-to-Day care and contact, changeovers, holidays, special occasions 3 Tear off copy of weekly plan 6 Tear off copy of monthly plan 7 PART 2: Guardianship decisions (home life, school, healthcare, and relationships) 13 PART 3: Reviewing the plan, commitment, and signatures 19 Help...

6. SN & FN v U Ltd [2022] NZDT 260 (21 December 2022) [pdf, 121 KB]

   ...being the $12,347.70 outstanding amount invoiced for the roofing work (slightly less than the quoted amount) and the rest of the claimed amount being interest. 6. The issues to be determined are: • Did U Ltd provide its service with reasonable care and skill and is the product of its service fit for purpose? • What remedy, if any, is available to SN and FN? CI0301_CIV_DCDT_Order Page 2 of 5 • What are the relevant terms and conditions of the contract with respect to...

7. LCRO 88/2022 GX v EJ (2 April 2024) [pdf, 236 KB]

   ...GX’s lawyer considered the variation was invalid. Ms GX’s view is that “EJ acted in a way to appease OM for [Law Firm A]’s mistake, currying favour with him including allowing OM to act as if he was the sole Trustee”.7 ii. Failing to protect my interests as a Trustee, and the interests of the Trust • The Deed of Variation did not protect Ms GX’s interest ‘as a trustee and the interests of the Trust’. iii. Acting incompetently (preparation of the Variation docume...

8. 5.2 Family Court

   ...1980. A Family Court judge may require media to leave a hearing at any time. The judge may also seek the view of parties to proceedings about reporters being present. The Court’s jurisdiction is wide and largely civil. It hears applications relating to care of children, care and protection and domestic violence; matters relating to adoption, surrogacy and child abduction; and disputes involving relationship property and estates of deceased persons. It also hears matters related to the treatme...

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9. 2019 archive

   ...District Inspectors. District Inspectors are lawyers appointed by the Minster of Health under section 94 of the Mental Health (Compulsory Assessment and Treatment) Act 1992 (the Act). District Inspectors are appointed to ensure the provisions of the Act are cared for in accordance with the statutory requirements of the Act and principles of natural justice, and monitor the mental health services providing compulsory assessment and treatment. Time commitment should be no more than 30 percent of...

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10. BAB v PW LCRO 4 / 2011 (14 August 2012) [pdf, 119 KB]

    ...[1] BAB has lodged an application for review of a determination by Waikato Bay of Plenty Standards Committee to take no further action in respect of a complaint against Mr PW for registering a caveat in breach of Rule 2.3 of the Conduct and Client Care Rules.1 Background [2] On 20 August 2009 Mr PW received instructions from Mr PV to register a caveat against a farm property in [location]. Mr PW had not previously acted for Mr PV, who had until then been represented by BAD in [lo...