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1. LCRO 192/2015 VH v RM [pdf, 116 KB]

   ...or may have a claim against him or her, the lawyer must immediately – (a) advise the client to seek independent advice; and (b) inform the client that he or she may no longer act unless the client, after receiving independent advice, gives informed consent. [27] In the course of this review, Mr RM has come to accept that the VHs may have a claim against him, and that he did not advise them to seek independent advice, or inform them that he may no longer act unless they gave info...

2. Minister's brochure Print Version (A3) - Initial thoughts on the Crown/Māori Relations portfolio [pdf, 2.4 MB]

   ...you can be involved: 1. Kanohi ki te kanohi: Attend one of the hui/meetings that will be held across the country. You can find the dates and locations of the hui by visiting www.justice.govt.nz/crown-maori 2. Online: Complete the online feedback form at www.justice.govt.nz/crown-maori 3. Post your ideas: Send your ideas to: Freepost Authority 254825, Crown/Māori Relations, PO BOX 180, Wellington 6140. We need to hear from you by 5pm, Wednesday 30 May 2018. How can you have your s...

3. Wai 2180 Taihape inquiry newsletter 1 June 2015 [pdf, 621 KB]

   ...Whanganui and National Park inquiries concerning the Rangipō Waiu and Murimotu land blocks have already been added to the Taihape Record of Inquiry. If you would like the Tribunal to consider adding other reports, you can prepare a submission requesting this. Did you know? Most of the material contained on the Record of Inquiry can be downloaded from the Waitangi Tribunal website. This includes research reports, submissions from counsel, and Tribunal directions. To download...

4. NF Fraser and Co Limited - Takahiwai 3A2 (2010) 7 Taitokerau MB 252 (7 TTK 252) [pdf, 49 KB]

   ...surveyed. This was completed in April 1979 when ML 15142 was approved by the Court. A land transfer title was subsequently issued on 21 September 1979. [8] South British proceeded with the sale of the land. Apparently it went through some form of public tender process. In any event, on 8 February 1982 a transfer was registered whereby Takahiwai 3A2 was transferred to Elizabeth Fraser, Colleen Fraser, William Geraghty and Alex McLennan (“the 3A2 purchasers”). By reason of s...

5. Hawe - Waiaua B (2010) 5 Taitokerau MB 191 (5 TTK 191) [pdf, 63 KB]

   ...to that question at the end of this minute. Following the discussion and morning tea we then commenced the inspection of the land. Immediately to the north of Reremoana Renata is Winiata Renata’s site. He has yet to build. We walked up the formed road and viewed the site of Ken Wells and Donna Wells-Burkitt. The current occupation order identifies Ken Wells’ section in the wrong place. The owners explained that to the north of Donna Wells’ home is a pā site of some significan...

6. LCRO - 2013 annual report [pdf, 628 KB]

   ...result in a formal investigation by the LCRO although the LCRO may, where necessary, seek further information from the NZLS or the NZSC. In the reporting period there have been 10 such complaints forwarded to the LCRO. In one instance at the request of the Complaints Service the LCRO provided guidance on the jurisdiction to accept or refuse a complaint. No further attention has been required by this office. The second interface between the LCRO and the NZLS arises through reg...

7. DL v VM LCRO 282/2014 (17 May 2016) [pdf, 48 KB]

   ...Committee. It is not clear to me that Mr DL could not rely on the letter of engagement to determine the question of liability. He may yet be able to do so. 9 [39] For the reasons discussed above I have reached a different conclusion from that formed by the Standards Committee on this issue. I do not consider that Mr DL’s actions constitute a contravention of s 161 or fall within the definition of unsatisfactory conduct set out in s 12 of the Act. [40] The determination...

8. Couch - Rapaki Māori Reservation 875 Part Sec 6A & Sec 6B1B2C (2016) 37 Te Waipounamu MB 129 (37 TWP 129) [pdf, 205 KB]

   ...reservations. [2] By the date of hearing, time was of the essence because only a few days remained before the deadline for accepting Crown offers to purchase the land. At the conclusion of the hearing, I granted the orders and made the recommendations requested, but explained that I would reserve my reasons. The Court does not change the status of Māori freehold land to General land lightly, and it is important that the Court gives full reasons when such orders are made. I set thes...

9. Barry v Devi [2011] NZIACDT 29 (5 September 2011) [pdf, 96 KB]

   ...the payment of a penalty not exceeding $10,000; (g) an order for the payment of all or any of the costs or expenses of the investigation, inquiry, or hearing, or any related prosecution; (h) an order directing the licensed immigration adviser or former licensed immigration adviser to refund all or any part of fees or expenses paid by the complainant or another person to the licensed immigration adviser or former licensed immigration adviser; (i) an order directing the licensed immigra...

10. SW v UH LCRO 170/2014 (5 February 2016) [pdf, 48 KB]

    ...The parties agreed to the review being dealt with on the papers. This review has been undertaken on the papers pursuant to s 206(2) of the Act, which allows a Legal Complaints Review Officer (LCRO) to conduct the review on the basis of all the information available if the LCRO considers that the review can be adequately determined in the absence of the parties. The role of the LCRO on review [15] The role of the LCRO on review is to reach his own view of the evidence before him. Wh...