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1. Vikashwarjeet v Devi [2014] NZIACDT 27 (17 March 2014) [pdf, 102 KB]

   ...licence, she did not tell them and arrange for continuing representation. [4] The adviser generally disputes the facts alleged in support of the complaint, and claims she delivered professional services properly. She says the complainants withheld information about the character issue, which was not her fault. [5] The Tribunal has accepted the account given by the complainants and upheld the complaint. The complaint [6] The material allegations in the complaint were set out in the St...

2. TI(G)M v Hanning [2020] NZIACDT 1 (9 January 2020) [pdf, 138 KB]

   ...any further information by 21 November 2017. Ms Hanning was advised in an email to her on the same day that, if the complainant did not meet the requirements for the South Island Contribution visa, a change to the Essential Skills visa could be requested. An application to change the visa would not be considered unless it was made before the deadline set. [23] The complainant sent a text to Ms Hanning on 17 November 2017 advising he had sent his “statement” to her. He also...

3. LCRO 68/2019 NI v RC and OD (28 February 2020) [pdf, 175 KB]

   ...has a number 0509. [65] Following the review hearing, the lawyers were asked to provide a copy of invoice number 0509 dated [Date] 2018 and a copy of the firm’s timesheets or other records used to generate the invoices. This information was requested pursuant to s 207 of the Lawyers and Conveyancers Act 2006. [66] Mr OD provided a copy of the invoice but advised he did not know how the invoice was rendered. It is noted that the invoice is addressed to Miss NI’s email account...

4. [2021] NZACC 76 - Herbst v ACC (20 May 2021) [pdf, 220 KB]

   ...proposed unreasonable delay in issuing an entitlement decision. This review relates to a proposed delay in issuing various entitlement decisions. Following discussion, the parties agreed that ACC would proceed to issue entitlement decisions as requested, within a two month period. That has settled this dispute by agreement. Appellant’s notice of appeal in respect of ACR 139/18 [6] In the appellant’s notice of appeal dated 13 April 2018, she appealed against the following...

5. [2022] NZACC 34 – Smith v ACC (10 March 2022) [pdf, 269 KB]

   ...cover under the Accident Compensation Act 1972 (“the 1972 Act”). [4] On 2 April 1992, the Corporation terminated Mr Smith’s earnings-related compensation with effect from 29 March 1992, because Mr Smith had failed to keep the Corporation informed of his earnings. [5] Mr Smith’s review of this decision was unsuccessful, as was his appeal to the Accident Compensation Appeal Authority.1 Judge Middleton identified the issue with reference to section 59(1) of the Accident Com...

6. Audit-and-monitoring-policy [pdf, 376 KB]

   ...Legal professional privilege Information contained in the provider’s files is legally privileged, however section 109 of the Act provides that legal privilege does not prevent, limit or affect the provider producing a file, record or document requested during audit. Information that is subject to legal professional privilege and produced for the purposes of an audit or investigation must not be used in: • any proceedings against the client; or • any way that is detrimental to...

7. [2025] NZREADT 06 - UX v REAA (19 February 2025) [pdf, 292 KB]

   ...for all offers to be with MH by 2 pm on the following day, 15 November. The complainant duly presented an offer of $3.1M (subject to conditions) before the deadline. Both offers were sent by MH to the vendors. On 16 November, in response to a request that the complainant be able to present a second tender, MH advised the buyer’s agent that the vendors had accepted the tender from the listing agent’s purchaser, which was $100,000 more. Complaint to Agency [12] On 14 Februa...

8. [2024] NZEmpC 181 Ford v Henry Brown and Co Ltd [pdf, 233 KB]

   ...Mr Ford disputes that he was asked why he had left his previous employment; rather, he said that the questions centred on his “fit” for a small, family owned company and that his conversations with Ms Muir, and later Mr Brown, were very informal and relaxed. [5] What is not disputed is the fact that Mr Ford was asked to provide the names of some referees, which he did. One of the referees had worked with Mr Ford at his previous place of work. The referee had been a colleague...

9. [2015] NZSSAA 016, 16 March [pdf, 28 KB]

   ...granted New Zealand Superannuation including Living Alone Payment from 1 December 2005. [3] At the end of 2007, the Ministry sought to review the appellant’s receipt of Living Alone Payment. He was asked to complete and return an annual review form. The form was not returned and Living Alone Payment was suspended on 29 December 2007 and subsequently cancelled on 9 January 2008. This resulted in a reduction in the payments paid to the appellant. Correspondence regarding this matte...

10. LA - Part 2 - Areas of Law Mental Health [pdf, 538 KB]

    ...competence Case examples Case examples demonstrate your experience and competence for each area or category. Case examples can be from mental health cases that you have either observed or conducted. Please complete the Mental Health Case Examples Form. • You must provide at least three examples of mental health cases that you have either observed or conducted . • all examples must be from within the last five years. Mental Health – Case example form You will need to complete...