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1. 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...

2. 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...

3. 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. ......

4. 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...

5. 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   Rangahaua Whanui National Theme u THE LAND WITH ALL WOODS AND WATERS WENDY POND May 1997 Unpublished Draft WAITANGI TRIBUNAL RANGAHAUA WHANUI SERIES Other Rangahaua Whanui reports District reports District 1: Auckland, R Daamen, P Hamer, and B Rigby District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

6. BORA Wills Bill [pdf, 381 KB]

   ...Dealers and Pawnbrokers Bill in May 2003) an age restriction has been justified in terms of section 5 of the BORA as a reasonable limit prescribed by law as can be demonstrably justified in a free and democratic society. In other contexts (eg the Care of Children Bill in May 2003), we have concluded that they cannot. 8. This Bill is concerned with the age at which the law should recognise the capacity of a person to do a testamentary action. This is a significant life decision that conce...

7. [2020] NZIACDT 19 - DMX v Guich (11 May 2020) [pdf, 112 KB]

   ...complaint under the Act, and breached the Code in the following respects: (1) filing an appeal out of time as a result of calculating an incorrect timeframe of 47 days, this being negligence or alternatively, a failure to exercise diligence and due care in breach of cl 1; and (2) failing to return all documents to the complainant upon request, in breach of cl 26(f). JURISDICTION AND PROCEDURE [37] The grounds for a complaint to the Registrar made against an immigration adviser...

8. LCRO 55/2017 L DA and O DA v UE [pdf, 150 KB]

   ...which allows a Legal Complaints Review Officer (LCRO) to conduct the review on the basis of all information available if the LCRO considers that the review can be adequately determined in the absence of the parties. [20] I record that having carefully read the complaint, the response to the complaint, the Committee’s decision and the submissions filed in support of and in opposition to the application for review, there are no additional issues or questions in my mind that neces...

9. Family Court Rewrite Submission - Isabel Aldiss [pdf, 149 KB]

   ...comprehensive literature review of CIP. We need a culturally responsive process if children are to be included in mediation. Caution is needed when involving children in the FDR process because of their vulnerability. FairWay has implemented child protection policies for all its staff and contractors. FairWay FDR process is child responsive process and is focused on child safety. This child inclusive mediation process is created by the exploration of the child’s life and the generat...

10. BL v TX & L Ltd [2025] NZDT 239 (13 June 2025) [pdf, 231 KB]

    ...buyer nor the seller was aware of a the time of sale is not a qualifying mistake.9 23. Therefore, there is no legal basis to require TX to pay any costs / losses to DO. The claim against XB 24. XB had a legal duty to exercise reasonable care and skill when it carried out the WOF inspection.10 25. XB did not carry out a pre-purchase or mechanical inspection. They carried out a WOF check. The service that they provided, and that they were required to exercise reasonable ca...