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1. BD v CE on behalf of GI & HJ LCRO 214/2012 (28 November 2014) [pdf, 119 KB]

   ...partners in a small suburban practice, mostly involved in criminal work. However, it concluded that these factors did not outweigh communicating to the public the fact that the practitioner’s conduct has been found wanting so that they could make an informed choice as to who was to represent them in criminal proceedings. Application for review [9] BD accepts the Committee’s substantive decisions in respect to both complaints, but applies to review the Committee’s decision to...

2. TN v NK LCRO 220 / 2011 (22 January 2013) [pdf, 102 KB]

   ...to ask him to call a meeting of shareholders. That was sent to him in his capacity as the company solicitor. The constitution of the company required the Board to call a meeting if more than 5% of the shareholders entitled to vote on a matter requested to do so. [32] That was an action demanded by TP of the Board. The Board comprised two persons and consequently TP on her own could not give instructions. That was recognised by the Standards Committee. [33] However, TP then...

3. XL v BF LCRO 04 / 2012 (19 July 2013) [pdf, 103 KB]

   ...earlier matter involving XYZ. Furthermore, when settlement was made, there was a shortfall in the amount paid to Ms XL and Mr BF took steps to rectify this. [5] Mr BF, concerned at the amount of work that he was doing, contacted Ms XL and requested payment of $1,000.00 on account. Mr BF stated that on each occasion he raised concerns about the amount of legal work he was doing, and its associated cost. He says that Ms XL assured him that payment for legal fees was not going to...

4. Eruera - Kōkōhinau Block (2018) 179 Waiariki MB 249 (179 WAR 249) [pdf, 266 KB]

   ...(47 WHK 202-204) 179 Waiariki MB 255 [20] The intended result of the order was to increase the area of the 1955 roadway by effectively widening the right of way. According to the applicants, the existing right of way was never widened or formed and users continue to use the right of way as laid out in 1955. The applicants seek to cancel the 1969 order so as to increase the area available for the housing project. They say that the increased width of the right of way will impac...

5. Karena v Karena - Whangaruru Whakaturia 1D6B9 A, B, C, and D (2005) 102 Whangarei MB 259 (102 WH 259) [pdf, 368 KB]

   ...trustees to more forward where ownership participation is so low for whatever reason that to require the orthodox approach would be to hamstring the trustees and prevent them from efficiently managing the trust. I should add that there may be other forms of impracticality that do not occur to me immediately and I would not wish to close off other possibilities, but it is clear that the scenario I have painted here was upper most in the minds of the legislature when the provision was...

6. McNab 26 November 2015 NZSHD 12 [pdf, 120 KB]

   ...and it is now clearly visible behind the staff member serving at the counter. 5 [24] Constable Robson also alleges Mr McNab was in breach of the Act as he was unable to produce a copy of one of his staff member’s certificates when she requested to see a copy. The particular member was not at work at the time but she was able to locate her certificate on return to work. [25] Section 32 of the Act requires a certificate holder engaged in second-hand dealing or pawnbrokin...

7. BORA Maritime Security Bill [pdf, 59 KB]

   ...screening, searching and inspecting of passengers, crews, cargo, maritime vessels and port installations. The powers also include the ability to seize information and dangerous or illegal material from maritime vessels and port installations. 10. We have formed the view that the powers to screen, search, inspect and seize property fit within the ambit of section 21 of the Bill of Rights. While these powers are broad, we consider that since they are governed by specific criteria for use...

8. BORA Social Assistance (Living Alone Payments) Amendment Bill [pdf, 355 KB]

   ...years or older, receiving superannuation or a veteran’s pension at the lower single sharing accommodation rate. This could be seen to disadvantage the financial position of this 18 year or older person because less income is transferred in the form of financial support by the superannuitant or pensioner, and/or the 18 year or older person is required to contribute (more) to the common household. • However, young people are able to obtain their own source of income from the age of 1...

9. [2016] NZEmpC 71 Marx v Southern Cross Campus Board of Trustees [pdf, 126 KB]

   ...my professional duties is yet another attempt to bully and discredit me. As mentioned in my earlier email this morning I have every intention of defending myself as I consider your actions extremely prejudicial. [22] The email concluded with a request for “forms I need to make a formal complain[t] on how I have been treated”. [23] A further email followed on 8 February 2013 in which Mrs Marx stated that: We consider the current ‘suspension of my duties’ by the pri...

10. Hall v Opepe Farm Trust (2010) 22 Waiariki MB 47 (22 WAR 47) [pdf, 131 KB]

    ...attend but she had, along with Mrs Biel, decided to attend the hearing in any case. Both former trustees made statements to the Court at the 15 November 2010 fixture. [3] Mr Hall who attended to provide a report on the activities of the Trust requested that: 2 (a) a general meeting of owners be held in February 2011; (b) the interim trustees tenure, due to expire on 23 December 2010 be extended for a further 12 months; (c) trustees fees of $5,000 per interim trustee and $10,00...