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1. LCRO 151/2016 and 157/2016 NS v TD and TD v NS (27 September 2018) [pdf, 325 KB]

   ...weight and worth as to not require any challenge or response. The fact that Ms P had been a client of his (in an earlier application by her for a protection order against Mr L), was of no moment. [29] Mr NS raised other Family Court procedural matters but, as the central point is whether by continuing to act for Mr L when Ms P’s Facebook material was offered against him he became conflicted, those other matters may be put aside. Mr TD’s response [30] In his response dated 22...

2. LCRO 181/2017 FW and KP v BG (31 October 2019) [pdf, 173 KB]

   ...played by [Architecture Firm A], on 23 June 2015 Mr FW and Ms KP gave written notice of termination to [Architecture Firm A] of its appointment as architect. [7] Mr FW and Mr KP were referred, by their lawyer, to the firm for legal advice on both matters. On 1 July 2015 they met with Mr HM, and Ms AZ, both lawyers employed by the firm, and supervised by Mr BG. Mr HM provided a letter of advice to them on 10 July 2015 which I refer to in some detail in my later analysis. [8] By 2...

3. LCRO 100/2021 QT v Righteous Law Ltd (21 June 2022) [pdf, 252 KB]

   ...the course of conducting this review, it became apparent that Righteous Law is an incorporated law firm, Righteous Law Limited. Although Ms PS was named as Ms QT’s lawyer on the Agreement for sale and purchase referred to in this decision, the matter was allocated to KG and his team.2 Much of the work on Ms QT’s file was carried out by Mr KG and his team. Another director of the firm, Mr LD, signed the certificate to [Bank A] New Zealand Limited ([Bank A]). Consequently, Ms PS...

4. LCRO 107/2023 NC v PJ (30 November 2023) [pdf, 209 KB]

   ...annotated with his recollection of entries expressed as “inaudible” in the Court transcript and his interpretation of the context and implications of what was actually said. [6] The Court transcript records that the teleconference traversed four matters, which I express broadly as: (a) the applicant’s criticisms of the Judge; (b) the applicant’s request for the adjournment; (c) the applicant’s criticisms of the respondent; (d) the respondent’s criticisms of the appli...

5. Tane - Hauturu East 8 (2015) 104 Waikato Maniapoto MB 95 (104 WMN 95) [pdf, 8.9 MB]

   104 Waikato Maniapoto MB 95 IN THE MĀORI LAND COURT OF NEW ZEALAND WAIKATO MANIAPOTO DISTRICT A20060002649 UNDER Sections 17, 215, 242 and 351, Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 IN THE MATTER OF Hauturu East 8 NORMAN TANE Applicant A20060002691 UNDER Sections 237 and 238, Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 IN THE MATTER OF Hauturu East 8 ADRIAN MARTIN Applicant A20060026843 UNDER Section 231, T...

6. [2021] NZREADT 35 - Brady (7 July 2021) [pdf, 287 KB]

   BEFORE THE REAL ESTATE AGENTS DISCIPLINARY TRIBUNAL [2021] NZREADT 35 READT 028/2020 IN THE MATTER OF a charge laid under s 91 of the Real Estate Agents Act 2008 BROUGHT BY COMPLAINTS ASSESSMENT COMMITTEE 1905 AGAINST DARREN BRADY Defendant On the papers Tribunal: Hon P J Andrews, Chairperson Ms C Sandelin, Member Ms F Mathieson, Member Submissions received from: Mr S Waalkens, on behalf of the Committ...

7. Trustees of the Rowallan Block XIII Secs 1 and 5 Ahu Whenua Trusts v Orbell - Rowallan Block XIII Secs 1 and 5 Ahu Whenua Trusts (2015) 28 Te Waipounamu MB 37 (28 TWP 37) [pdf, 358 KB]

   ...not oppose granting him modest allowance for services as a trustee. It is also accepted that he is entitled to receive his out of pocket expenses of $46,317.00. [11] Should the Court find Mr Orbell has acted in breach of trust in any of these matters and is personally liable, he says he has acted honestly and reasonably and seeks relief pursuant to s 73 of the Trustee Act. [12] Following discussion with counsel at the commencement of the hearing on 21 October 2013, I replaced the...

8. Ngataki v Kumete - Parish of Karaka Lot 64D (2016) 121 Waikato Maniapoto MB 184 (121 WMN 184) [pdf, 383 KB]

   121 Waikato Maniapoto MB 184 IN THE MĀORI LAND COURT OF NEW ZEALAND WAIKATO MANIAPOTO DISTRICT A19990008028 A20030004701 A20030004702 UNDER Sections 24 and 315 of Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 IN THE MATTER OF PARISH OF KARAKA LOT 64D BLOCK (WHATAPAKA MARAE) AND PARISH OF KARAKA LOT 64A BLOCK (GENERAL LAND) BETWEEN TED NGATAKI AND RENA NGATAKI ON BEHALF OF THE TRUSTEES OF WHATAPAKA MARAE Applicants AND NGAHUIA KUMETE, SHARON...

9. BORA Wanganui District Council Prohibition of Gang Insignia Bill [pdf, 215 KB]

   ...Bill of Rights Act. The release of this advice should not be taken to indicate that the Attorney-General agrees with all aspects of it, nor does its release constitute a general waiver of legal professional privilege in respect of this or any other matter. Whilst care has been taken to ensure that this document is an accurate reproduction of the advice provided to the Attorney-General, neither the Ministry of Justice nor the Crown Law Office accepts any liability for any errors or omissio...

10. [2010] NZEmpC 152 Smith v Life To The Max Horowhenua Trust [pdf, 52 KB]

    ...regarding the factual background to the dispute which culminated in the Authority’s determination but, as noted, the plaintiff did succeed in establishing her three personal grievance claims against the defendant. The Authority’s findings on those matters stand unchallenged. No evidence was called on behalf of the defendant. I proceed to summarise the relevant evidence before the Court. [7] The defendant is a community-based charitable organisation operating in the...