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1. Auckland Standards Committee 2 v Brill [2022] NZLCDT 13 (16 May 2022) [pdf, 109 KB]

   ...need for rehabilitation (not relevant in this matter), and for general and specific deterrence. Background [6] We have set out the background of the conduct, as found in our decision of January 2022. [7] Section 9 is a relatively uncommon form of misconduct, so we briefly reiterate the concerns which necessitate this particular area of regulation. [50] The concerns underlying the prohibition on rendering services to the public by employees of organisations which are not law fir...

2. LCRO 227/2015 ZM v KT [pdf, 129 KB]

   ...Committee) to take no further action in respect of his complaint concerning the conduct of the respondent, Ms KT. [2] The [Area] Standards Committee [X] (ASCX), in the process of making inquiry into a number of conduct issues engaging Mr ZM, made request of Mr ZM to provide his file. [3] That request was made pursuant to s 147 of the Lawyers and Conveyancers Act 2006 (the Act). [4] That section is commonly relied on by a Standards Committee when it decides, in the course of a co...

3. LCRO 229/2015 ZM v BM, VJ, FR and XS QC [pdf, 120 KB]

   ...and Mr XS (the practitioners). [2] The practitioners were members of the [Area] Standards Committee [X] (ASCX) which was charged with pursuing an inquiry into Mr ZM’s conduct. [3] In the process of conducting their inquiry, the Committee made request of Mr ZM to provide his file, together with copies of invoices and bank records. [4] That request was made pursuant to s 147 of the Lawyers and Conveyancers Act 2006 (the Act). [5] That section is commonly relied on by a Standards...

4. LCRO 122/2020 G & P LN v Todd Whitcombe and RC findings & publication decisions (4 May 2021 & 22 June 2021) [pdf, 397 KB]

   ...Mrs LN, part of which read: We record that we also act for the vendor in this matter. We enclose a form whereby you acknowledge that this has been disclosed to you and our proposals should any conflict arise in our acting for both parties. We request that you sign the form and return this to us by fax, email or post. [9] The letter of consent read: • We have asked you to act for us as our lawyer in relation to this transaction. • You have informed us that the firm has also...

5. Koia - Wharekahika A13 - Potaka Marae (2006) 75 Ruatoria MB 155 (75 RUA 155) [pdf, 703 KB]

   ...granted. Mr Koia then filed a memorandum dated 28 July 2006 ("the July memorandum") essentially disagreeing with my decision and asking me to reconsider. The Registrar refused to accept the memorandum on the basis that it was not in proper form, and that if Mr Koia wished to challenge my decision he would need to do so by way of an application for re­ hearing or by appeal. Mr Koia then applied on 8 August 2006 for directions of the Court that the Registrar had no power to...

6. [2024] NZIACDT 03 – MT v Murthy (11 January 2024) [pdf, 160 KB]

   ...not including Immigration NZ’s application fee). The complainant paid $2,875 on 2 June 2021 and an additional $1,600 on about 22 August 2021. 1 El-Hawat [2015] NZIPT 502097. 3 [7] Ms Murthy set about compiling the application. She requested the client’s file from Immigration NZ, sought documentation from the complainant and/or the client and met twice with the complainant. The application was filed on 28 July 2021. Additional supporting documents were uploaded into...

7. [2022] NZEnvC 266 Aratiatia Livestock Limited v Southland Regional Council [pdf, 3 MB]

   pSWLP – AGREED PROVISIONS IN THE ENVIRONMENT COURT AT CHRISTCHURCH I TE KŌTI TAIAO O AOTEAROA KI ŌTAUTAHI Decision No. [2022] NZEnvC 266 IN THE MATTER of the Resource Management Act 1991 AND of appeals under clause 14 of the First Schedule of the Act BETWEEN ARATIATIA LIVESTOCK LIMITED (ENV-2018-CHC-29) (and all other appellants listed in the Schedule attached) AND SOUTHLAND REGIONAL COUNCIL Respondent Court: Environment Judge J E Borthwick Deputy Environment

8. Nelson Standards Committee v Grey [2023] NZLCDT 33 (4 August 2023) [pdf, 271 KB]

   ...conduct is pleaded in two categories. In Category 1, the various statements, said to be objectionable, are recorded. [21] In Category 2, Ms Grey’s actions in connection with the provision of regulated services are recorded. These include requests made under the Official Information Act, letters to Cabinet members on behalf of clients, and providing a format for an affidavit. [22] It was established, at the preliminary hearing, that the Category 2 conduct detailed was entir...

9. 20240806-FINAL-Proactive-Release-Sentencing-Reform-Tranche-One.pdf [pdf, 2.1 MB]

   Hon Paul Goldsmith, Minister of Justice Confirming the Scope of the Sentencing Reform Amendment Bill Date 14 March 2024 Action sought Timeframe Note that work is well underway on a Sentencing Reform Amendment Bill to implement the commitments in the Coalition Agreements. Confirm the scope of the Bill to facilitate introduction by the end of 2024 As soon as practicable Agree to initial policy recommendations relating to each of the Government’s five main sentenci

10. LCRO 228/2015 ZM v VC [pdf, 123 KB]

    ...file. [3] That request was made pursuant to s 147 of the Lawyers and Conveyancers Act 2006 (the Act). [4] That section is commonly relied on by a Standards Committee when it decides, in the course of a conduct inquiry, that it requires further information from the practitioner. [5] Mr ZM did not comply with the s 147 request. 2 [6] In due course, charges were laid with the New Zealand Lawyers and Conveyancers Disciplinary Tribunal (the Tribunal). [7] Mr VC received instruc...