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1. Elisara v Aasa [2014] NZIACDT 69 (19 June 2014) [pdf, 193 KB]

   ...did not intend to do so in an effective and diligent manner. [57] Despite the similarity of facts in the two cases, the allegation of dishonest and misleading behaviour in each complaint is different. Because of this, the requirements of natural justice, and some evidential differences, the Tribunal has determined the allegation of dishonest and misleading behaviour differently in the two complaints. Decision [58] The Tribunal upholds the complaint pursuant to section 50 of the Act....

2. BORA Search and Surveillance Powers Bill [pdf, 314 KB]

   ...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 omissions....

3. LCRO 194/2015+56/2016 TB v HN Ltd (12 June 2017) [pdf, 144 KB]

   ...generally expected to bear their own costs. The sound policy reason that supports that position is that lawyers should not benefit from the disciplinary process other than in very unusual circumstances. No such circumstances exist in the present matter. [54] The order that Mr TB pay HN compensation of $6,341 is reversed. Mr TB is ordered to pay $5,941 compensation to HN pursuant to s 156(1)(d) of the Act. Costs [55] Mr TB was ordered to pay $1,000 in costs to the NZLS in re...

4. Memorandum for Directions Conference [pdf, 461 KB]

   ...fee to pay when filing this form. More information If a Judge has directed you are to attend a Directions Conference, you may contact a lawyer and have them represent you if you wish. If you need any more information or help please visit the Family Justice website www.justice.govt.nz/family, visit your local Family Court or call 0800 2AGREE (0800 224 733). Please note: You must complete all parts of this form or it may not be accepted by the Court. PAGE 3Memorandum for Directions Confe...

5. LCRO 100/2020 FT v D and O CM (9 June 2020) [pdf, 177 KB]

   ...Review Officers is managed to be referred to as the Legal Complaints Review Office, the Lawyers and Conveyancers Act 2006 does not provide for the creation of a Legal Complaints Review Office. [18] Review Officers are appointed by the Minister of Justice, following consultation with the New Zealand Law Society.6 [19] Review Officers are appointed under a ministerial warrant. [20] A stated purpose of the Act is to provide for a more responsive regulatory regime in relation to law...

6. 2017 Decisions of public interest

   ...Perkins, 28 July 2017) LEAVE TO EXTEND TIME TO FILE STATEMENT OF DEFENCE – case law examined – relevant principles considered – close consideration of merits unwarranted due to administrative error – application granted. [2017] NZEmpC 88 AFT in the matter of an application for access to Court documents (Judgment by Judge M E Perkins, 19 July 2017) ACCESS TO COURT DOCUMENTS – application for access to Court file by applicant who is not a party to those proceedings – grounds for appli...

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7. Rahim v The Real Estate Agents Authority (CAC 416) and Dowdle, Stempa and Eves [2018] NZREADT 65 [pdf, 270 KB]

   BEFORE THE REAL ESTATE AGENTS DISCIPLINARY TRIBUNAL [2018] NZREADT 65 READT 023/18 IN THE MATTER OF An appeal under section 111 of the Real Estate Agents Act 2008 BETWEEN JENNA RAHIM Appellant AND THE REAL ESTATE AGENTS AUTHORITY (CAC 416) First Respondent AND KEITH DOWDLE, JOHN STEMPA, and MAXTON EVES Second Respondents Hearing: 3 October 2018, at Auckland Tribunal: Hon P J Andrews, Chairperson Ms C San...

8. LCRO 189/2020 ZK v XM (30 August 2021) [pdf, 168 KB]

   ...confirm that a legal aid form was sent to him (without note or covering letter) in late June or early July 2017. [10] Mr XM’s response to the complaint referenced other issues of concern raised by Mr ZK, but I have no need to reference those matters here. [11] Amongst the issues identified by the Standards Committee as the focus for its inquiry, was the question as to whether Mr XM had breached any of his obligations under the Lawyers and Conveyancers Act (Lawyers: Conduct and C...

9. ENV-2016-AKL-000198 G M Welsford Family Trust v Auckland Council [pdf, 12 MB]

   ...(c) requires the Panel to set out: the reasons for accepting or rejecting submissions and, for this purpose, may address the submissions by grouping them according to- (i) the provisions of the proposed plan to which they relate; or (ii) the matters to which they relate. This report covers all of the submissions in the Submission Points Pathways report (SPP) for this topic. The Panel has grouped all of the submissions in terms of (c) (i) and (ii) and, while individual submissions an...

10. Nikora v Trustees of Tuhoe - Te Uru Taumatua Trust (2021) 252 Waiariki MB 157 (252 WAR 157) [pdf, 342 KB]

    ...O AOTEAROA I TE ROHE O TE WAIARIKI In the Māori Land Court of New Zealand Waiariki District A20190007318 A20190007931 WĀHANGA Under Sections 19, 67, 237, 238 and 240, Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 MŌ TE TAKE In the matter of TŪHOE - TE URU TAUMATUA I WAENGA I A Between PAKI NIKORA ON BEHALF OF TE KAUNIHERA KAUMĀTUA O TŪHOE Te Kaitono Applicant ME And TRUSTEES OF TŪHOE – TE URU TAUMATUA AND TE KOMIITI O RUNGA Ngā...