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1. [2017] NZEnvC 116 The Architectural Centre v Wellington City Council [pdf, 1.2 MB]

   BEFORE THE ENVIRONMENT COURT IN THE MATTER BETWEEN AND AND Court: Environment Judge C J Thompson Environment Commissioner J R Mills Decision No: [2017] NZEnvC 116 of an appeal under clauses 14 and 29(6) of Schedule 1 to the Resource Management Act 1991 THE ARCHITECTURAL CENTRE (ENV-2016-WLG-000024) Appellant WELLINGTON CITY COUNCIL Respondent VICTORIA UNIVERSITY OF WELLINGTON Requestor Deputy Environment Commissioner D Kernohan Hearing: at Wellington 12 - 14

2. Otago Standards Committee v Claver [2019] NZLCDT 8 [pdf, 343 KB]

   ...practitioner was struck off following a raft of client failures which were somewhat similar to the present matter. Ms Clarkson had been found guilty of four previous disciplinary breaches and, in contrast to the practitioner did not cooperate with the investigative and disciplinary process in the manner that Mr Claver has. Thus a rehabilitative approach was not open in her case. [34] We were also referred to the decision in Wellington Standards Committee 2 v Morahan6 but that deci...

3. Auckland Standards Committee 2 v Holland [2022] NZLCDT 9 (3 March 2022) [pdf, 216 KB]

   ...observe her fiduciary duties. Did Ms Holland fail to maintain adequate records? [47] In 2018, Ms Holland was found guilty of misconduct by wilfully or recklessly disregarding her obligations to comply with a formal s 147 notice in relation to investigation of this matter. On that charge she was censured and suspended from practising for four months. We are satisfied and have been careful to ensure that the current charge does not duplicate the previous charge and findings. We not...

4. [2021] NZACC 14 - Folland v ACC (12 January 2021) [pdf, 241 KB]

   ...is sufficient to set it aside. Issue Three: Whether the VIMA is flawed [72] The Vocational Independence Medical Assessment Complex (VIMA) was undertaken by Dr Yarnall who reported on 8 December 2017. Dr Yarnall provided a history of injury, investigations and treatment which he obtained from Mr Folland. He noted Mr Folland commented there were no complications with the knee surgery performed in 2014. [73] In terms of the history, he reported that: After the surgery he...

5. LCRO 38/2024 & 39/2024 SM v CV and CV v SM (13 August 2025) [pdf, 275 KB]

   ...civil jurisdiction of the District Court. Anonymised publication [136] Ms SM’s success in challenging the developer’s use of the sunset clause deserves to have as much publicity as can be generated, particularly in light of the fact that a private member’s bill was recently tabled in Parliament, with a property law expert being quoted as saying ‘better protection against unscrupulous operators is needed’. [137] Pursuant to s 206(4)57 of the Lawyers and Conveyancers Act,...

6. 2018 archive

   ...aid is available for review proceedings under this Act. These applications will be managed as a non fixed fee grant. Funding should be sought on the application form or through an amendment to grant. If financial information is not available, further investigation will not be sought. Proof of income is not required. If the customer does not have the capacity to sign the application a signature is not required. We are currently looking at options as to how these cases can be allocated to provide...

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7. National Standards Committee v Young [2017] NZLCDT 41 [pdf, 315 KB]

   ...for liability purposes), we note that the allegations were repeated in Mr Young’s evidence and submissions before the Tribunal. Issues for Determination 1. In respect of each of the Charges 1 to 4, was the lawyer acting in a professional or private capacity? Should s 7(1)(a) or s 7(1)(b) apply? 2. If, in respect of any of the charges, s 7(1)(b) applies, does the conduct reach the threshold of finding the lawyer not a fit and proper person to practise as a lawyer? 9...

8. Otago Standards Committee v Saunderson-Warner [2013] NZLCDT 15 [pdf, 231 KB]

   ...further justification for termination of the retainer between her firm and the complainant. [10] We record that the practitioner continued to act for Mr S. This was initially intended to be on a legal aid basis but in fact ultimately was a private retainer, in which the practitioner successfully conducted an appeal. This was clearly a more involved and lengthy brief that the retainer between the firm and the complainant. [11] Finally, we note that the mistaken date (19 November...

9. [2017] NZEnvC 088 Save Wanaka Lakefront Reserve Inc v Queenstown District Council [pdf, 12 MB]

   BEFORE THE ENVIRONMENT COURT IN THE MATTER AND BETWEEN AND AND Decision No. [2017] NZEnvC 88 of the Resource Management Act 1991 of an appeal pursuant to s 120 of the Act SAVE WANAKA LAKEFRONT RESERVE INCORPORATED (ENV-2016-CHC-54) Appellant QUEENSTOWN LAKES DISTRICT COUNCIL Respondent WANAKA WATERSPORTS FACILITY TRUST Applicant Court: Environment Judge J J M Hassan Environment Commissioner W R Howie Environment Commissioner K A Edmonds Hearing: at Wanaka

10. [2017] NZEnvC 088 Save Wanaka Lakefront Reserve Inc v Queenstown District Council [pdf, 12 MB]

    BEFORE THE ENVIRONMENT COURT IN THE MATTER AND BETWEEN AND AND Decision No. [2017] NZEnvC 88 of the Resource Management Act 1991 of an appeal pursuant to s 120 of the Act SAVE WANAKA LAKEFRONT RESERVE INCORPORATED (ENV-2016-CHC-54) Appellant QUEENSTOWN LAKES DISTRICT COUNCIL Respondent WANAKA WATERSPORTS FACILITY TRUST Applicant Court: Environment Judge J J M Hassan Environment Commissioner W R Howie Environment Commissioner K A Edmonds Hearing: at Wanaka