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1. VM v ND & HB LCRO 249/2012 (30 November 2015) [pdf, 329 KB]

   ...[12] The Committee reached the following findings:1 a. [Mr ND] Failed to provide adequate and timely client care information to Mr VM at the outset of the retainer… b. [Mr ND] Failed to keep Mr VM [adequately] informed of the progress of the matter… c. [Mr ND] Failed to obtain and follow Mr VM’s informed instructions on significant decisions in respect of the conduct of the litigation… d. [Mr ND] Failed to provide advice to Mr VM in writing, which (together with his wider co...

2. O’Hagan v New Zealand Police (Discovery) [2017] NZHRRT 51 [pdf, 297 KB]

   ...subjected me to, including their correspondence to the IPCA about their handling of this. In particular the disputed account of Hamish Blackburn, the officer that took responsibility for my complaint against the police, and his involvement in this matter. Including any requests for correction of information in regards to the information handed to the IPCA. • Statement made to police in June or July 2006 Re assault by [my ex-wife], as well as a call out to police a few days later when...

3. BORA Local Electoral (Māori Representation) Amendment Bill [pdf, 274 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 omission...

4. Maritime Powers Bill [pdf, 151 KB]

   ...is consistent with international law. 5. New Zealand has established maritime powers in an ad hoc manner that apply to maritime terrorism and drugs trafficking. The Bill would set up a law enforcement regime that applies irrespective of subject matter, and replace the current, dispersed provisions with powers structured under one Act. 6. The Bill provides powers to “enforcement officers” who are defined as constables, Customs officers, members of the armed forces, Department of Con...

5. LCRO 184/2021 PW v QM (21 March 2023) [pdf, 184 KB]

   ...instructions from any client or prospective client for services within the reserved areas of work that are within the lawyer’s fields of practice. … 4.1.1 The following are not good cause to refuse to accept instructions: … (c) the merits of the matter upon which the lawyer is consulted. … [55] Ms QM was instructed by Company A Ltd to pursue recovery of the levy set by Company A Ltd. Her duty was to her client. Decision [56] For the reasons discussed above, and pu...

6. Wood v Accident Compensation Corporation (Vocational independence) [2025] NZACC 48 (24 March 2025) [pdf, 168 KB]

   ...injury is not included in the VIMA, it cannot be considered in any reassessment under section 109(2)(b) of the Act. The Corporation’s demand for a new section 109 assessment is prejudicial and undermines the principles of fairness and natural justice, and the purpose of Act as contained in section 3. The Court should overturn the Corporation’s decision and reinstate his entitlement to rehabilitation and weekly compensation. [39] This Court acknowledges Mr Wood’s submissions....

7. [2009] NZEmpC AC 31/09 Ora Ltd v Kirkley [pdf, 80 KB]

   ...very unusual, and went straight into Mr Wild’s office. Later that day Mr Cullen told Mrs Kirkley that Mr Wild was being given the option of resigning or being fired. Mr Cullen said he was grateful to Mr Lacey and Mrs Kirkley for bringing these matters to their attention and “for saving the company for them”. [16] Mrs Kirkley and Mr Lacey’s positions were then disestablished and reorganised as part of a new management structure. Mrs Kirkley was given a new position descri...

8. LCRO 190/2020 JG v VK (23 March 2021) [pdf, 260 KB]

   ...(a) Ms VK had failed to apply promptly and urgently for an urgent border alert under the Care of Children Act 2004; and (b) prior to her meeting with Ms VK she had made it clear that she wanted an application to be made for a border alert as a matter of urgency; and (c) Ms VK had delayed in forwarding the request to Interpol; and (d) as a consequence, her former husband had been able to remove both children from New Zealand; (e) on receipt of the email requesting a border alert to...

9. LCRO 177/2021 FA v LL (14 March 2022) [pdf, 238 KB]

   ...Government departments. At that time she was working from home. [9] Mr EH instructed Ms LL to act for him in connection with relationship property and care of children issues. [10] Ms FA instructed another firm of solicitors to act in those matters. [11] Ms FA became concerned that Mr EH may have seen and copied confidential documents in connection with her employment, when he went to the family home in her absence. [12] Ms FA informed her employer about her concerns. [13] On...

10. Shaw - Tauwhao Te Ngare (2005) 81 Tauranga MB 8 (81 T 8) [pdf, 3.7 MB]

    Minute Book: 81 T 8 In the Maori Land Court of New Zealand Waikato Maniapoto District DECISION Introduction Files: A20030006815 A20040002194 IN THE MATTER an application by Donald Shaw under Section 18(1)(a) of Te Ture Whenua Maori Act 1993 with regard to the Tauwhao Te Ngare Block Donald Shaw is a trustee of the D and M Shaw Family Trust, which owns Lot 1 Deposited Plan South Auckland 82146 comprising 6.5125 hectares and described in Certificate of Title SA64D/511 (lith