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1. ENVC Hearing 6Oct14 s274 evidence chief Janet Moore [pdf, 391 KB]

   ...preserved. The same applies to Objective 2 and policies 13 and 15 in the New Zealand Coastal Policy Statement.13 9 The RMA, Section 6(d) provides for ‘the maintenance and enhancement of public access to and along the coastal marine area as a matter of national importance’.14 In Thomas v Marlborough District Council the court stated that any development that prevented free public access to the coastal marine area ‘amounts to an alienation of that public space and must be balance...

2. Brichris Holdings Limited v Irmac Builders Limited (in liquidation) [2012] NZWHT Auckland 7 [pdf, 105 KB]

   ...above, I conclude Mr Neilson has discharged the heavy evidential burden that Mr Irwin‘s actions or omissions meet the threshold for the allegation of bad faith. The threshold for assessing substantial merit [36] In Trustees Executors13 Justice France held that: In policy terms, whilst one must be wary of establishing disincentives to the use of the important Resolution Service, one must also be wary of exposing other participants to unnecessary costs. The Act itself...

3. BORA Social Assistance (Living Alone Payments) Amendment Bill [pdf, 355 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 omis...

4. BORA Income Tax Bill [pdf, 399 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...

5. Wiezoreck v McHugh [2013] NZIACDT 49 (9 August 2013) [pdf, 128 KB]

   ...claim, including causation, quantum and the other principles that regulate entitlement. [61] Mr Wiezoreck is entitled to have all the fees he paid refunded. He was not treated honestly when he agreed to pay the fees, and it would be repugnant to justice to permit Ms McHugh to retain any of the fees procured in that way by a professional he was entitled to trust. Total fees of €3,050 were paid, and €800 refunded. The fees were paid in instalments, a conversion date of February 2010 is...

6. 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....

7. 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....

8. 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...

9. 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...

10. 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...