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1. Taukiri – Parish of Karamu Lot 197A (2013) 52 Waikato Maniapoto MB 294 (52 WMN 294) [pdf, 134 KB]

   ...Graeme Johnstone, and from Christopher and Graeme Johnstone to NZRPT. [15] The file also contains a search of CFR 27C/193 but when the Deputy Registrar’s application came before me for orders the consolidation order and status determination requested referred only to SAPR259/107. [16] As at 24 October 2007 when the orders were made SAPR259/107 was the title for the residual share owned by Kaneri Hapeta. The orders therefore provided for Kaneri Hapeta’s successors to take hi...

2. Auckland Standards Committee v Sorensen [2012] NZLCDT 23 [pdf, 140 KB]

   ...maintenance of public confidence in the provision of legal services, and the protection of consumers of 9 legal services are given prominence.10 These are reflective of the principles outlined in Bolton. [35] The Tribunal has unanimously formed the opinion that Mr Sorensen’s conduct in facilitating the scheme he knew to be dishonest, with its particular elements of deception and subterfuge in which he co-operated, means that Mr Sorensen is not a fit and proper pers...

3. Penalty Davenport v REAA CAC 20005 & Anor [2014] NZREADT 38 [pdf, 50 KB]

   ...salesperson’s licence and at the relevant time was working for Property Brokers Ltd, Foxton. Background [2] Alison Shaw (“the complainant”) viewed a property at 21 Cook Street, Foxton with the licensee on 12 October 2012. The licensee informed the complainant that 2 the age of the property did not appear on the information flyer, but it seemed to be approximately 40 to 50 years old. [3] That evening, the complainant emailed the licensee with details of an offer that...

4. DX v WC LCRO 7 / 2011 (17 August 2011) [pdf, 83 KB]

   ...fees. A response was sought from the Practitioner who denied any wrongdoing. Her explanation to the Standards Committee included steps she had taken on the Applicant’s instructions, and options that they discussed at various stages. She informed the Committee that the options and strategies were under constant review. [14] The Standards Committee also arranged for a Costs Assessor to review the Practitioner’s fees, this report concluding that the Practitioner’s charges were...

5. BORA Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga Bill [pdf, 418 KB]

   ...protection, preservation and conservation of the historical and cultural heritage of New Zealand. It replaces the Historic Places Act 1993 (the Act), which established the New Zealand Historic Places Trust (Pouhere Taonga) (the Trust) in its current form. The Bill continues the Trust, but changes its name to Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga to remove any confusion as to the organisation’s legal status as a Crown entity (and not a trust). 4. The Bill also reforms the Trust’s gove...

6. [2018] NZEnvC 028 McIntyre v Canterbury Regional Council [pdf, 2.9 MB]

   ...surface water and ecology the appellants' witnesses record that they were not briefed to consider catchment-wide issues and cumulative effects. The Regional Council did not move to fill the evidential gap, the witnesses stating they were only requested to respond to the evidence presented to them" The experts acknowledged that the RMA requires consideration of cumulative effects and future effects on water quality and ecology, and say they had endeavoured to do this in the...

7. AG v ZT LCRO 159 / 2010 (18 February 2011) [pdf, 107 KB]

   ...so, she would have found that the house was listed as tenants in common and would/should have counseled [sic] [H] on the necessary changes to her Will.”. [9] In reply the Practitioner described the complaints as bizarre and incorrect. She informed the Standards Committee that she had spent considerable time with the Applicant to explain the situation, and had referred him to another lawyer to get separate legal advice. Concerning the matter of the ownership of the house, the P...

8. BORA Patents Bill [pdf, 317 KB]

   ...Bill will replace the Patents Act 1953. BILL OF RIGHTS ACT ISSUES Section 14 – Freedom of Expression 5. Section 14 of the Bill of Rights Act affirms the right to freedom of expression, which includes the freedom to seek, receive, and impart information and opinions of any kind and in any form. The right has been interpreted as including the right not to be compelled to say certain things or to provide certain information. [2] 6. We note, taking into account the various domestic an...

9. Evidence Brief: Out of School Care and Recreation [pdf, 311 KB]

   ...PAGE 2 of 9 DO AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMMES REDUCE CRIME? International evidence Crime rates tend to be high during the teenage years, and are higher still when teenagers socialise together unsupervised.i As a result, it is common for some forms of crime to spike in the hours between 3pm and 5pm, after teenagers are released from the supervision of school but before they return to the supervision of their families.ii After-school programmes have been extensively studied...

10. Cumming - Omaio 8 and Omaio 45 (2009) 12 Waiariki Appellate MB 299 (12 AP 299) [pdf, 426 KB]

    ...way over 12 square metres of land owned by Omaio 45 (marked B on Appendix B). The right of way will be reciprocal in that Omaio 45 will gain a right of way over 13 square metres of land owned by Omaio 8 (marked A on Appendix B). The area marked B forms part of the 1989 roadway. 12 Waiariki Appellate MB 302 [11] Owners of Omaio 8, Omaio 45 and 46 currently use the full extent of the access to these blocks. The proposed reciprocal easements looks to legalise the right of...