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1. [2025] NZIACDT 16 – TX v Liu (26 February 2025) [pdf, 214 KB]

   ...agent. He did not become aware of this until September 2023. All eight complaints stem from the same incident. It would be unfair to impose multiple penalties as if they were distinct and unrelated violations. The financial penalty of $5,000 feels disproportionately punitive. [18] Mr Liu expresses his deep regret at what happened and sincerely apologises to the complainant. He has now implemented new practices. He is willing to provide all relevant information to support th...

2. [2025] NZIACDT 17 – IX v Liu (26 February 2025) [pdf, 215 KB]

   ...agent. He did not become aware of this until September 2023. All eight complaints stem from the same incident. It would be unfair to impose multiple penalties as if they were distinct and unrelated violations. The financial penalty of $5,000 feels disproportionately punitive. [19] Mr Liu expresses his deep regret at what happened and sincerely apologises to the complainant. He has now implemented new practices. He is willing to provide all relevant information to support th...

3. Directory of Official Information G-I [pdf, 903 KB]

   Directory of Official Information Listings G-I About This is a living document. We endeavour to update it whenever there are changes to be made. If your department or agency’s information is out of date, please email oia@justice.govt.nz with the necessary amendments. We can send you a MS Word version if you need. Ministerial Relations and Services Strategy, Governance & Finance Ministry of Justice | Tāhū o te Ture oia@justice.govt.nz

4. [2018] NZSAAA 2 (31 July 2018) [pdf, 422 KB]

   ...example says: “It could be that you had a serious: • Illness that put you out of action for some time (eg, glandular fever) • Accident and ended up in hospital for a while. Or you may have other special circumstances, eg you’ve been in a Civil Defence emergency, like a flood or earthquake. It doesn’t include reasons like: … • you weren’t interested in the course.” 5 [16] Consistent with the absolute wording of the performance requirement in reg 30(1),...

5. LCRO 94/2023 GW v MA (30 June 2025) [pdf, 321 KB]

   LEGAL COMPLAINTS REVIEW OFFICER ĀPIHA AROTAKE AMUAMU Ā-TURE [2025] NZLCRO 096 Ref: LCRO 94/2023 CONCERNING an application for review pursuant to section 193 of the Lawyers and Conveyancers Act 2006 AND CONCERNING a decision of the [Area] Standards Committee BETWEEN GW Applicant AND MA Respondent DECISION The names and identifying details of the parties in this decision have been changed. Introduction [1] Mr GW has applied fo

6. Independent Electoral Review Final Report Accessible word doc [docx, 9.5 MB]

   ...promoters. These changes are needed to limit, for example, the potential for donors to collude with parties and subvert our recommended changes to private funding. Other recommendations close potential loopholes relating to membership and affiliation fees and financial disclosure by parties when applying for registration. In addition, the Electoral Act should contain a general anti-avoidance offence to strengthen the ability to enforce political finance rules. Reporting and disclosure requireme...

7. [2012] NZEmpC 63 Rooney Earthmoving Ltd v McTague Whiting and Bartlet [pdf, 304 KB]

   ...case demonstrates that a plaintiff can sue multiple defendants when respective contracts with each party have led to the same loss. [27] In the United Kingdom, contribution between the defendants in both contract and tort is dealt with under the Civil Liability (Contribution) Act 1978 (UK). There is no such equivalent in New Zealand in relation to defendants who are being sued in contract. Thus, in a case like Heaton, the two defendants, each of whom was liable for the same loss,...

8. LA Provider Manual Part 1 Approvals - December 2018 [pdf, 1.1 MB]

   ...level 1 Criminal Proceedings Clause 3 Approval level 2 Criminal Proceedings Clause 4 Approval level 3 Criminal Proceedings Clause 5 Approval level 4 Criminal Proceedings Clause 6 Duty lawyer Clause 7 Police Detention Legal Assistance Clause 8 Civil Clause 9 Family Clause 10 Māori Land/Māori Appellate Courts Clause 11 Waitangi Tribunal Clause 12 Mental Health Clause 13 Refugees and Protected Persons Clause 14 Court of Appeal and Supreme Court Application requirements...

9. LCRO 52/2017 BL v JC (30 November 2018) [pdf, 332 KB]

   ...area E on adjoining Lot 1. [9] A week later on 7 July 2016, Mr JC sent Ms BL a two-page letter of advice in which he confirmed that the electricity supply easement over area E benefited the property. He sent his 12 July 2016 invoice of $800 (fee component) plus GST and disbursements (total $966) to Ms BL on 13 July 2016. [10] Ms BL and Mr SF objected to being billed for work which they claimed Mr JC had not done in January 2014, yet had billed them for in March 2014, when they...

10. 2019 Directory of Official Information G-I [pdf, 916 KB]

    Directory of Official Information Listings G-I Author Version number Date About This is a living document; we endeavour to update it whenever there are changes to be made. If your department or agency’s information is out of date, please email official.correspondence@justice.govt.nz with the necessary amendments. official.correspondence@justice.govt.nz Ministerial Services Strategy, Governance & Finance mailto:official.correspondenc