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1. LCRO 44/2017 JJ v IO, UZ, [Law Firm A] [pdf, 233 KB]

   ...it was those, rather than issues of personal welfare, that were covered by the EPA.10 (b) In any event, and had its existence affected Ms UZ and [Law Firm A]’s obligations, the fact MJ had brought with her Ms XZ of [Organisation A] and her job description could well have served to allay any concern about AJ’s welfare being in any way in a state of jeopardy that might go unattended. (c) Had Ms UZ contacted Ms JJ who, with LJ was by 2010 no longer a client of [Law Firm A], s...

2. LCRO 89/2017 FZ v LS [pdf, 229 KB]

   ...convey his client’s unwillingness, in the obvious light of its view that Mr FZ had no claim, to deal with him further. Mr LS was duty bound to implement his client’s instructions. He cannot be criticised for doing that; for simply doing his job. [56] The lawyer’s position in relation to a client and third parties is captured by r 6 of the Rules: In acting for a client, a lawyer must, within the bounds of the law and these rules, protect and promote the interests of the clien...

3. Love v Trustees of the George Love Whānau Trust - George Love Whānau Trust (2017) 45 Te Waipounamu MB 142 (45 TWP 142) [pdf, 228 KB]

   ...see her father’s trust split as it was his intention that the interests stay together. She also stated her support for her brothers and sisters who are the current trustees and submitted they should be given an opportunity to get on with the job. [22] The Court also received a large number of emails from other interested parties, namely beneficiaries of the George Love Whānau Trust both for and against the application. By and large these submissions repeated the positions taken b...

4. Churton v Trustees of Mangaporou Trust - Kauaeroa (2002) 122 Aotea MB 182 (122 AOT 182) [pdf, 542 KB]

   ...the trust. In response Mr Haami stated that he would like the outgoing trustees to resolve the issues with Mr Churton. He also stated that his other position had nothing to do with this position and he considered that the trustees could do the job themselves without outside help. (ii) Maraea Taiwhati - Mr T. Churton stated that her close association with Jerusalem created a conflict for her and she may wish to cover up things which have gone on in the past. Maraea was not presen...

5. WQ v Emberson [2019] NZIACDT 28 (8 May 2019) [pdf, 186 KB]

   ...sympathy for the complainant who was badly affected by the changes to New Zealand’s immigration policy which were made without notice. According to her, he continued to have options as he could still qualify for New Zealand if he obtained a job offer, or alternatively he could apply to go to Australia. [27] The Authority was advised that she was initially receiving so many phone calls from the complainant that she asked him to communicate by email. She had three meetings wit...

6. [2018] NZEmpC 74 Pitman v Advanced Personnel Services Ltd [pdf, 288 KB]

   ...consequently, that he has caused damage to Advanced Personnel. All that is in issue is the extent of that damage. Speculation 31 See also the discussion in Peter Reynolds Mechanical Ltd t/a The Italian Job Service Centre v Denyer [2016] NZCA 464, [2017] 2 NZLR 451 at [41]-[42]. 32 Insolvency Act 2006, s 64. about what steps the Official Assignee may take, if Mr Pitman is bankrupted, is insufficient to establish that the ch...

7. Burns v Argon Construction Ltd [pdf, 42 KB]

   ...that after this date no further payment was made to Argon and the plans were returned to Mr Cleary. The evidence of Mr Dye is unchallenged. [23] Mr Cleary, in his affidavit dated 20 May 2008 confirms that “Argon practically completed the job on or about May 1997….Eventually Argon walked off the site refusing to attend to significant remedial works”. [24] The claimants therefore have no cause of action against Argon for any remedial work or renovations carried ou...

8. Justice Matters - issue 14 - April 2019 [pdf, 4.5 MB]

   ...their experiences in the justice system. “It was an honour to be part of the events at Waitangi,” says Andrew. “The Te Arawhiti team [the new Office for Māori Crown Relations], which was responsible for planning the occasion, did a great job and I’m grateful to Racheal McGarvey for helping me navigate while we were there. “It was fantastic seeing the work the Hāpaitia team were doing, along with members of the advisory group Te Uepū. Together, with our people in the Waita...

9. The Joint Venture e-Newsletter - August 2020 [pdf, 750 KB]

   ...Chief Executives to work in partnership with Māori on an integrated response to family violence and sexual violence, which includes developing a National Strategy and Action Plan to eliminate family violence and sexual violence. It’s a big job that demanded and will keep demanding from us a sustained, integrated response, with all parts of the system working together towards a shared outcome: ending family violence and sexual violence. ITR has made a significant contribution t...

10. FINAL CE Gifts Benefits Expenses Disclosure Workbook 1 July 2019 to 30 June 2020 [xlsx, 2.7 MB]

    Guidance for agencies Chief Executive Expense Disclosures: A Guide for Agency Staff The following is a summary from "Chief Executive Expense Disclosures: A Guide for Agency Staff": http://www.ssc.govt.nz/assets/Legacy/resources/Chief-Executive-Expense-Disclosure-Guide.pdf Please read that in full first. In the following worksheets, cells shaded light green require input. All other cells are locked to prevent change. Purpose The purpose of regular public disclosure of Chief Execu