Search Results

1. LCRO 45/2020 MN v RK (22 December 2020) [pdf, 249 KB]

   ...that task. [8] Sale of the property did not proceed smoothly. The parties were unable to agree on a number of issues. [9] Eventually the parties reached agreement that Mr GS would purchase Ms RK’s interest in the property. Mr MN was not informed of this proposal. [10] Mr MN rendered fees in the sum of $9,162.63 (GST inclusive). [11] On 25 January 2019, Ms RK filed a complaint against Mr MN with the Lawyers Complaints Service. [12] On 7 February 2019, Mr MN lodged a caveat ag...

2. INZ (Foley) v De'Ath [2018] NZIACDT 44 (6 November 2018) [pdf, 273 KB]

   ...appear to largely relate to one matter involving one client, which spawned formal complaints against two staff members. 3 [7] In an email to Ms Price of Immigration New Zealand dated 16 September 2016, Mr De’Ath stated (verbatim): The OIA request for [Ms X’s] JD has come in, needless to say notions of purpose, deliverable or accountability has not been adhered to for the period [Ms X] was receiving public funds to perform this role – as far as the entire sample size, cov...

3. Ahu Whenua Trust Order Template [docx, 91 KB]

   ...amend the numbers required to call for a “poll” or vote by shareholding. 1. The Ministry of Justice makes no warranty, express or implied, nor assumes any legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, correctness, completeness or use of any information contained herein. 1. The Māori Land Court must confirm any trust order you decide upon (sections 219 or 244 of Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993). 1. If you require assistance, please contact your local Māori Land Court office. [bo...

4. LCRO 7/2024 SO v EJ and QJ (30 July 2025) [pdf, 272 KB]

   ...particular, Mrs EJ says that there was a delay in obtaining the Grant of Probate.11 [18] Mrs EJ says she was horrified when she received an interim statement from Mr SO and instructed her solicitor [Mr PK] to take up her concerns with Mr SO. Requested outcome [19] Mrs EJ asks for the following outcomes from her complaints: A. I would like Mr SO to revise his fee to a more reasonable level given: 1. The unreasonable delay in probate being applied for and granted. 2. The size of...

5. Provider manual: 1b temporary approvals operational policy [pdf, 162 KB]

   ...are submitted and assessed. Applicant may be offered a contract. Applicant may apply to Review Authority for a review. DeclineApprove Complete Application received and checked for completeness Not completeComplete Further information is requested. Application cannot proceed until requested information received. Secretary considers application, assessment and recommendation and makes a decision. Internal Assessor assesses application and makes recommendation. Internal Ass...

6. [2016] NZSSAA 016 (11 March 2016) [pdf, 48 KB]

   ...first application been granted correctly, he should be paid the two- person rate throughout. [9] The Ministry say they have no record of the appellant’s application for Accommodation Assistance in May 2011. They do have a record of an application form being requested. Because of operational difficulties at the time, they are prepared to concede that an application may have been made. [10] On behalf of the Chief Executive it is noted that the appellant has now been paid at the two-...

7. LY v [North Island] SC LCRO 231 / 2011 (1 June 2012) [pdf, 86 KB]

   ...to the Complaints Service in June 2011 about outstanding matters of concerns in respect of which the Practitioner had not responded. [4] At the end of June the Standards Committee notified the Practitioner of its own- motion investigation, and requested to respond. A further letter sent to the Practitioner 2 in mid-July noted that the Committee had received no response, and when still no response came from the Practitioner, the Standards Committee sent LY a notice, pursua...

8. Factsheet Family and Whanau Violence Legislation Bill [pdf, 193 KB]

   ...criminalises the act of coercing another person to enter a marriage or civil union, regardless of whether the marriage occurs in New Zealand or overseas. This means cultural marriages will be covered by the offence and recognises coercion to marry is a form of abuse. The maximum penalty will be five years’ imprisonment. Family Violence Flag MAKING FAMILY VIOLENCE VISIBLE The Bill directs that an offence charged, or conviction entered, is specified as a family violence offence....

9. Canterbury Westland Standards Committee v Woulfe [2017] NZLCDT 5 [pdf, 122 KB]

   ...that basis the hearing proceeded as a penalty hearing only. [3] Counsel prepared an agreed statement of facts, however such did not fully accord with its description in that it contains phrases such as “the complainant alleges” and “the former practitioner says …”. [4] Thus, Mr Woulfe, who appeared by Skype connection because he now lives in Rarotonga, was sworn and answered questions from both counsel and members of the Tribunal. Submissions were then heard from counse...

10. The Trustees of Part Rotomaha Parekarangi 8 Reservation v Cochrane - Part Rotomahana Pakrekarangi 8 Reservation (2020) 247 Waiariki MB 34 (247 WAR 34) [pdf, 184 KB]

    ...If further time is needed, then counsel should advise the case manager. [23] The orders for discovery as sought by Mr Harvey in paragraph 73 (f) of his memorandum dated 7 September are granted. Counsel are directed to provide the documents as requested in accordance with the timeframes requested. [24] Mr Fisher is directed to respond to Mr Harvey’s 7 September 2020 memorandum urgently. Failing any satisfactory response, the order as set out in paragraph 73 (g) of Mr Harvey’s m...