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1. Mansfield v Southwell LCRO 199 / 2010 (8 September 2010) [pdf, 133 KB]

   ...of conflict of interest and perverting the course of justice. [2] After filing the complaints the Applicant and the Practitioner agreed to participate in mediation but this proved unsuccessful and the Standards Committee resolved to conduct an investigation pursuant to section 152(2) of the Lawyers and Conveyancers Act (the Act), and in respect of all 8 complaints. At the conclusion of its investigation the Committee determined to take no further action. 2 Reasons for re...

2. AZ v ZT LCRO 100/2013 (6 May 2014) [pdf, 173 KB]

   ...caution before substituting her own judgement for that of the Committee, without good reason. That has been an important consideration in deciding how best to conclude this review. Scope of Review [8] The LCRO has broad powers to conduct her own investigations, including the power to exercise for that purpose all the powers of a Standards Committee or an investigator, and seek and receive evidence. The statutory power of review is much broader than an appeal and gives the LCRO d...

3. KY v DZ LCRO 174/2015 (25 October 2016) [pdf, 76 KB]

   ...Review Officers is not appropriately equated with a general appeal. The obligations and powers of the Review Officer as described in the Act create a very particular statutory process. The Review Officer has broad powers to conduct his or her own investigations including the power to exercise for that purpose all the powers of a Standards Committee or an investigator and seek and receive evidence. These powers extend to “any review” … … the power of review is much broader...

4. Ratima v Smith - Te Haroto 2B2B (2018) 70 Takitimu MB 88 (70 TKT 88) [pdf, 500 KB]

   ...which in turn is a fiduciary duty. A breach of the latter constitutes equitable fraud, which is a clear exemption to any limitation restrictions. Counsel contended that it is incorrect to suggest a claim of fraud has not been made, given that the investigation was ordered by the Court and the formers trustees have been on notice of the claim. [15] Counsel argued that the Court should take notice of the amounts received by Mrs Kahukiwa-Smith because there is no evidence they are reim...

5. LCRO 32/2024 MP v LG (21 January 2025) [pdf, 207 KB]

   ...Review Officers is not appropriately equated with a general appeal. The obligations and powers of the Review Officer as described in the Act create a very particular statutory process. The Review Officer has broad powers to conduct his or her own investigations including the power to exercise for that purpose all the powers of a Standards Committee or an investigator and seek and receive evidence. These powers extend to “any review” … … the power of review is much broader th...

6. Arms-Act-rewrite-discussion-document.pdf [pdf, 1.5 MB]

   ...firearms to be accessed for legitimate purposes while providing a barrier to use by those who don’t have a legitimate purpose. Selling products under a standard licence A standard licence enables the licence holder to sell firearms and ammunition privately to another licence holder without any record keeping obligations beyond the Firearms Registry. Different rules apply to individuals and employees who wish to be dealers. The operation of the Firearms Registry is out of scope...

7. Mercury NZ Ltd v Cairns - Pouakani River Bed (2022) 277 Waiariki MB 174 (277 WAR 174) [pdf, 417 KB]

   ...filum aquae (to the middle line of the river) presumption and, if so, whether this breached legally enforceable obligations to Pouakani hapū. Chief Justice Elias, in her decision, noted that the status of the riverbed is undetermined and may be investigated by the Māori Land Court to establish whether it continues as unextinguished customary land. [8] The Pouakani applicants filed their current application, together with a statement of claim, in the Māori Land Court on 19 December...

8. Common Bundle Volume 5 [pdf, 14 MB]

   18 March 2020 Regional Plan: Water for Otago Proposed Plan Change 7 (Water Permits) CB1363 ii Proposed Plan Change 7 (Water Permits) to the Regional Plan: Water for Otago 18 March 2020 CB1364 Proposed Plan Change 7 (Water Permits) to the Regional Plan: Water for Otago 18 March 2020 iii Introduction The Otago Regional Council has prepared Proposed Plan Change 7 to

9. Butler v Accident Compensation Corporation (Personal Injury, Causation) [2023] NZACC 165 [pdf, 540 KB]

   IN THE DISTRICT COURT AT WELLINGTON I TE KŌTI-Ā-ROHE KI TE WHANGANUI-A-TARA [2023] NZACC 165 ACR 64/19 ACR 61/18 UNDER THE ACCIDENT COMPENSATION ACT 2001 IN THE MATTER OF AN APPEAL UNDER SECTION 149 OF THE ACT BETWEEN MARTIN BUTLER Appellant AND ACCIDENT COMPENSATION CORPORATION Respondent Hearing: 16 March 2023 Heard at: Wellington Appearances: Mr M Butler, appellant in person S M Kinsler and M L Clarke-Parker for r

10. Willowridge Developments Ltd & Remarkables Park Ltd - Quinn McEntyre - EIC - 25 February 2022 [pdf, 446 KB]

    ...professional career, I have practiced as an Environmental Consultant for eight years, specialising in construction environmental management. I have also worked for eight years in various Resource Management Planning roles in both the public and private sectors in Otago including two years as Resource Consents Manager at Queenstown Lakes District Council (“QLDC”). [4] Over the past 2.5 years, I have prepared Environmental Management Plans (“EMP”) and Erosion and Sediment C...