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1. TI(G)M v Hanning [2020] NZIACDT 11 (21 February 2020) Sanctions [pdf, 127 KB]

   ...particular employer. Ms Hanning had relied on an assurance from the employer in relation to another client that the standard contract had been fixed, but that was something she should have checked herself. She had compounded that unprofessional performance by failing to respond to Immigration New Zealand’s notification of the problem with the employment agreement on 14 November 2017. Ms Hanning additionally failed to exercise diligence and due care in failing to identify the pr...

2. Hikaka v The Real Estate Agents Authority (CAC 416) & M Lovell, S Lovell, O'Shea and Lovell Real Estate Limited [2018] NZREADT 72 [pdf, 197 KB]

   ...Mr Lovell, Ms Lovell, Ms O’Shea, and the Agency collectively as “the Lovells”. [3] The property’s cladding was described on the listing agreement as “20 mm solid plaster on cavity system and brick”. That description is a “short form” reference to an exterior cladding system designed and produced by Mr Owens, and known as the MCL StuccoRite Cavity Wall Cladding system (“the MCL system”). Mr Short had used the MCL system on two other building projects, but did n...

3. LCRO 32/2020 R NB and A NB v TD (11 March 2020) [pdf, 130 KB]

   ...falls on a Saturday or a Sunday, the following Monday and Tuesday. Provisional anniversary days are deemed to be “working days”. 4 This is the same as 35 working days after the date of the Committee’s decision. 3 [12] A Case Manager informed the applicants’ lawyer that the application for review had been lodged out of time, noting that 30 working days after 13 December 2019 was 5pm on 4 February 2020. Mr and Mrs NB’s submissions [13] Through their lawyer Ms BG, the...

4. Auckland Standards Committee 4 v O'Boyle [2021] NZLCDT 27 (29 October 2021) [pdf, 170 KB]

   ...to maintain the objectivity that the public should expect from a reasonably competent lawyer.5 [15] The misconduct was wrong. It reflected badly on Ms O’Boyle and on the legal profession. Although Ms O’Boyle has not had prior charges, we formed the view that her conduct, both with respect to her client and the Standards Committee involved several adverse events over a considerable period of time, and Ms O’Boyle’s manner of dealing with them reveals features of her personal...

5. [2021] NZEnvC 194 Hawke's Bay Regional Council v Lowe [pdf, 6.9 MB]

   ...between the issue of the Abatement Notice and my visit. Areas of Exposed Surfaces There are two small areas of exposed ground. The first is just up from the stream crossing (lower bench). This area is referenced as Photo 1. This is a small bench (former slip area) that is approximately 20m2 • The second area referenced at Photo 2, is located on the upper part of the site, and is essentially directly above the lower bench. This area has a vertical cut face, and the surface of the ben...

6. 8. JWS 8 - Deemed Permits & associated Rights of Priorities 18 June 2021 [pdf, 352 KB]

   ...email address as an advice note on the relevant consents. 14. SW and SL note that in order to effectively enforce priority conditions the ORC will require the telemetry of water takes or the ability to require download of water meter records on request. AK notes the ability to require this is covered by Rule 10A.3.1.1 matter of control (f) and Rule 10A.3.1A.1 matter of discretion (f). Schedule of priority ranking between deemed permits as at 1 June 2020 15. The witnesses have c...

7. [2021] NZEnvC 134 Dunedin City Council v Ross [pdf, 302 KB]

   ...their legal costs. (b) The respondents submitted that the Council circulated a counter-offer for settlement dated 30 September 2019. There were no material differences between the counter-offer and the enforcement orders sought other than the request that 10 artificial peripatus habitats be established was withdrawn and each party would bear its own costs. (c) The respondents did not accept the counter-offer on the basis that it imposed the same restrictions on their use of the...

8. NZCVS Cycle 4 Core Report FAQs [docx, 43 KB]

   ...Ministry of Justice, Stats NZ, Ministry of Social Development, Te Puni Kokiri, the Police, Department of Corrections, Oranga Tamariki, and the Ministry for Women. It also provides data to universities and NGOs working in the justice sector. The NZCVS: · Informs policy decisions within the Justice Sector and wider social sector, · Provides information for the Stats NZ’s living standards dashboard and to Treasury’s wellbeing network. Stats NZ include a few NZCVS measures into the list of NZ...

9. [2022] NZACC 110 – Hunter v ACC (9 June 2022) [pdf, 199 KB]

   ...found evidence of left ulnar neuropathy at the elbow but no evidence of ulnar neuropathy at the wrist. [16] On 18 September 2018, Mr Hadlow assessed Mr Hunter again and lodged an assessment report and treatment plan (ARTP) with the Corporation, requesting funding for a left ulnar nerve decompression/transposition operation. The formal diagnosis was listed as left ulna neuritis secondary to cubital tunnel syndrome. Mr Hadlow noted the accident in March 2007, and stated that there...

10. VOaVO Fixed Fee schedules updated 29 Sep 22 [pdf, 295 KB]

    ...cases applies. Specialist reports The Civil disbursements policy covers reimbursement for the costs of specialist reports. Prior approval via an amendment to grant is required for specialist reports for VOaVO Applicants, except where the Judge requests a report. In that case, any relevant report (such as medical, psychiatrist/psychologist, or restorative justice) is pre-approved. Providers can also apply for an amendment to grant in order to cover the time involved with commissi...