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1. LM v RB LCRO 332/2012 (15 June 2016) [pdf, 54 KB]

   ...applied for a review of the determination by Area Standards Committee 2, particularly the orders made by it against Mr RB following findings of unsatisfactory conduct for breaches of rules 2.3, 3 and 7 (more particularly 7.1) of the Conduct and Client Care Rules1 [2] Mr LM seeks an order of compensation against Mr RB. and for failing to follow instructions. The Committee imposed a fine of $500 and ordered Mr RB to pay the sum of $500 to the New Zealand Law Society by way of costs....

2. LCRO 161/2017 CR v EM, DN and BN (24 January 2019) [pdf, 159 KB]

   ...Mr CR was obliged to advance as his lawyer. Mr CR was not convinced that Mr TN had expressed a wish that EM purchase his home, or that, if he had expressed such a wish, he had capacity at the time. Mr CR’s reservations were consistent with protecting and promoting what he knew of Mr TN’s interests. [30] An advantage of $40,000 to EM’s interests represented a disadvantage of the same amount to Mr TN’s interests. That disadvantage would have flowed on to Mr TN’s estate...

3. BORA CYPF (Oranga Tamariki) Legislation Bill - supplementary advice [pdf, 199 KB]

   ...38. The Bill also introduces additional duties on the chief executive of the new Ministry in order to improve outcomes for Māori children and young people and ensure that the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi are recognised in the delivery of care and protection measures. For example, the chief executive must ensure that relevant care and protection policies and practices aim to reduce current disparities by setting measurable outcomes for Māori children and young persons. 39. The...

4. LCRO 148/2020 PV v GY (31 May 2021) [pdf, 269 KB]

   ...lawyer must not act for more than one client on a matter in any circumstances where there is a more than negligible risk that the lawyer may be unable to discharge the obligations owed to one or more of the clients. [59] Consistent with the consumer protection purposes of the Act and a lawyers’ fundamental obligation to protect clients’ interests, r 6 requires that: 4 In acting for a client, a lawyer must, within the bounds of the law and [the rules], protect and promote the in...

5. Rec-Recap-2023-Q4-FINAL.pdf [pdf, 873 KB]

   Recommendations Recap A summary of coronial recommendations and comments made between 1 October and 31 December 2023 Office of the Chief Coroner | 2023 (4) i Coroners’ recommendations and comments Coroners perform essential functions within our society. They inquire into a range of unexpected deaths to establish the identity of the person who has died and the cause and circumstances of their death. While inquiring into a d

6. INZ (Calder) v Ji [2019] NZIACDT 50 (19 July 2019) [pdf, 246 KB]

   ...on the form for the applicant. If the applicant does not have an immigration adviser, and no one helped the applicant to fill in this form, this section does not have to be completed. [9] On 14 March 2016, Immigration New Zealand wrote to Ms T, care of Mr Ji, advising that it was apparent from an initial assessment that she may not meet the character requirements for a visa. In particular, a letter claiming to be written by a New Zealand based company filed in support of her applic...

7. 21 July 2014 Legal Aid News [pdf, 345 KB]

   ...responsibilities have not changed – as a lead provider you continue to be responsible for the quality of supervised providers’ work, regardless of the level of supervision. We wish to thank those of you who responded for your insights. They were carefully considered in shaping the final policy. To view the new policy click here To view the response to consultation click here Protection of Personal and Property Rights Act 1988 Legal Aid Services is changing the way it...

8. Auckland Standards Committee v Johnston [2011] NZLCDT 14 [pdf, 207 KB]

   ...client on the other hand. Commentary (1) The rule is based on the premise that a person who occupies a position of trust must not permit his or her personal interests to conflict with the interests of those whom it is that person’s duty to protect. (2) The rule is intended to protect a client in situations where the interest or position of the practitioner would or could make the practitioner’s professional judgement less responsive to the interests of the client. ......

9. Waitangi Tribunal theme U - Land with All Woods and Waters [pdf, 1010 KB]

   Rangahaua Whanui National Theme u THE LAND WITH ALL WOODS AND WATERS WENDY POND May 1997 Unpublished Draft WAITANGI TRIBUNAL RANGAHAUA WHANUI SERIES Other Rangahaua Whanui reports District reports District 1: Auckland, R Daamen, P Hamer, and B Rigby District 5b: Gisborne, S Daly District 7: The Volcanic Plateau, B Bargh District 8: The Alienation of Maori Land in the Rohe Potae, C Marr District 9: The Whanganui District, S Cross and B Bargh District 11a: Wairarapa, P Goldsmith Distri

10. Julian v Inia - Succession to Moehuarahi Te Ruuri (2024) 309 Waiariki MB 197 (309 WAR 197) [pdf, 459 KB]

    ...(2024) 309 Waiariki MB 197 (309 WAR 197) I TE KOOTI WHENUA MĀORI O AOTEAROA I TE ROHE O TE WAIARIKI In the Māori Land Court of New Zealand Waiariki District AP20230000024870 A20210015426 WĀHANGA Under Sections 3A and 4, Family Protection Act 1955 MŌ TE TAKE In the matter of Succession to Moehuarahi Te Ruuri I WAENGA I A Between TUI KUIAKAHA JULIAN Te Kaitono Tuatahi First Respondent AP-20230000021564 A20230009385 NA B...