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1. Whiles-Clarry v Standing [2011] NZIACDT 25 (8 August 2011) [pdf, 92 KB]

   ...when they migrated to New Zealand. The decision found: [2.1.1] The Adviser had an incorrect understanding of the material policy requirements, [2.1.2] Failed to review his clients’ options, and [2.1.3] Failed to engage with his clients in an informed way, and address his erroneous understanding when his error was discovered. [2.2] The Adviser misled his clients in an attempt to justify the incorrect advice he gave. He falsely claimed there had been a policy change, and a more libe...

2. Uia v Tangilanu [2014] NZIACDT 104 (01 October 2014) [pdf, 186 KB]

   ...circumstances are set out fully in that decision (which can be located on the Ministry of Justice website: www.justice.govt.nz). [2] In summary the circumstances giving rise to the complaint were: [2.1] The complainant engaged Ms Tangilanu to assist with a request for a visa; she was in New Zealand without a current visa. She sought the adviser’s assistance to get a work visa. [2.2] The complaint was that Ms Tangilanu had a written agreement, which did not set out the services she w...

3. SR v ITH [2012] NZIACDT 9 (16 March 2012) [pdf, 104 KB]

   ...discretion under that section. [18.4] He provided Ms SR with copies of correspondence, as well as having various consultations with her. [18.5] Ms SR was not removed from New Zealand while the complaint to the Ombudsmen was being processed. Mr ITH requested removal be deferred. Deferral was consistent with Immigration New Zealand accepting the complaint was reasonably pursued. [18.6] Mr ITH became aware another adviser had been instructed and he made an appointment for Ms SR to uplif...

4. [2017] NZEmpC 26 Tulloch v Hays Specialist Recruitment Australia Pty Ltd [pdf, 96 KB]

   ...relates to the manner in which this application has been placed before the Court. On 12 December 2016, I convened a telephone directions conference with counsel. Ms Buckett, counsel for Mr Tulloch, referred to the fact that the Court could be requested to resolve the present admissibility issue. I recorded that counsel would confer about the issue by 16 December 2016. I then established a timetable for dealing with the issue, which required Mr Tulloch to file and serve an applic...

5. Monschau - Tahorakuri No.1 Section 33 A2 (2018) 189 Waiariki MB 117 (189 WAR 117) [pdf, 298 KB]

   ...Kathleen Bamber.14 In the circumstances, I consider it expedient that the two applications for review be heard together including the application for variation of the trust order. Direction regarding financial statements [37] I note the trustees request for directions regarding the completion of financial statements for the trust. As submitted, the trustees are still investigating the cost of completing financial statements for the trust dating back to 2011. [38] The trust was...

6. LCRO Annual Report 2017 [pdf, 505 KB]

   ...served on a Standards Committee for several years. Fortunately, Mr Vaughan’s experience has not been lost to the Office as he was appointed a delegate to the Office shortly after completing his term as a Review Officer. The task of managing a formidable backlog of cases nevertheless continues to present as the biggest challenge facing the Office. Annual Report 2017 | Legal Complaints Review Officer 3 Previous reports have identified that some relatively minor chang...

7. CU v XG [2015] NZDT 782 (28 May 2015) [pdf, 106 KB]

   ...notwithstanding the building report. It is possible that this was so, and CU genuinely saw it that way. CU could not commit to this contract without selling her own house. CU attended three open homes for this property in March and April 2013. She formed a strong attachment to it. During this period, she sold her own. This enabled her to make an offer on this property. A contract was signed by the end of May 2013. The building report was obtained on 13 June 2013. CU obtaine...

8. E55 Heather Kirkham - EIC - the Crown [pdf, 827 KB]

   ...Team New Zealand ("ETNZ") and in the infrastructure required to enable Auckland to host AC36; with due consideration to what it will generate in return. I am currently on the Board of the Wynyard Edge Alliance, which is the specially formed alliance of constructors, designers and owner-participants tasked with delivering the agreed infrastructure.1 1.8 I am here representing MBIE, and not the Wynyard Edge Alliance. 1 The Alli...

9. Faleauto v DE LCRO 99/2015 (29 November 2016) [pdf, 101 KB]

   ...throughout the course of this review, he has not participated to any great extent, and has given no indication as to whether he consents to the review being determined in his absence or not. Notices of hearing were sent to both parties, and this Office requested responses from Mr DE that have not been forthcoming. In the circumstances, his consent has been assumed and this review is determined in his absence. [18] Mr Faleauto attended a review hearing in Auckland on 22 November 20...

10. Richard Maxwell Family Trust v Lianne Maxwell Family Trust - Lot 1 Paeroa East X (2016) 141 Waiariki MB 53 (141 WAR 53) [pdf, 214 KB]

    ...from Māori freehold land to General land. The Court adjourned the matter to allow the applicants’ time to comply with the statutory requirements for such an application. [12] The application was subsequently withdrawn at the applicant’s request. 5 Procedural History [13] Following receipt of the application the matter was set down to be heard before me on 6 May 2016. At the conclusion of that hearing I adjourned the matter to Chambers for a written decision to issue....