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1. LCRO 98/2018 and 201/2018 HK v CN (22 May 2019) [pdf, 238 KB]

   ...developer’s lawyer requested that Mr CN agree to the purchase agreement being cancelled.7 (2) Supervision [35] Having observed that Mr HK was recorded as Mr CN’s lawyer in the purchase agreement, the Committee stated that although Ms EH was “responsible for the day-to- day dealing” on the matter, Mr HK, as the firm’s director, had "particular supervisory obligations pursuant to [r] 11.3” of the Lawyers and Conveyancers Act (Lawyers: Conduct and Client Care) Rules 2...

2. Olsen v Vercoe - Matata Parish Lot 6A (2015) 116 Waiariki MB 63 (116 WAR 63) [pdf, 260 KB]

   ...applicants Judgment: Judgment: 30 June 2014 20 March 2015 RESERVED JUDGMENT OF JUDGE C T COXHEAD 116 Waiariki MB 64 Introduction [1] Mr Anthony Olsen and Mr Robert Gardiner were appointed responsible trustees of the Matatā Parish Lot 6A Trust in 2011. In 2013 they were approached by the Whakatane District Council (“WDC”) about leasing the land for the purposes of a proposed waste water treatment system. They have...

3. SK and RM v GJ LCRO 36/2015 (14 December 2016) [pdf, 252 KB]

   ...that Mrs [GJ] never became entitled to the residue of his estate. Although the payment of $53,900 to Mrs GJ was the result of human error, the Standards Committee was of the view that it was nonetheless unfortunate and that it was ultimately the responsibility of Messrs [SK] and [RM] as the [Law firm] partners responsible for supervising Mrs [HY]’s work. The Standards Committee noted the possibility that such occurrences might erode public confidence in lawyers. Members of the publi...

4. TH v CY LCRO 32/2014 (14 October 2016) [pdf, 94 KB]

   ...On 17 April 2013, Mr CY wrote to the TH’s lawyer. He enclosed with that correspondence an invoice his clients had received from a plumbing company for costs incurred for the installation of the log burner. Mr CY notes that: The invoice is the responsibility of your client who had agreed to meet the costs of the new log burner, its installation and a code compliance certificate from the [Area] District Council. He confirms that the sum of $2,200 had been retained on settlement to ...

5. LCRO 152/2017 CS v GB (22 May 2018) [pdf, 248 KB]

   ...for it”. [34] He says he informed Ms PH that before he met with Mr CS he needed to see the RPA “which needed to indemnify” [Mr GB] and include “the reasons behind the transfer”. He says because he did not prepare the RPA he was not responsible for the error in the agreement concerning Mr CS’s name. Protect confidence [35] He said he uplifted the RPA from Ms PH in the complex. Because a page was missing Ms PH “called after” him. He said he “discussed nothi...

6. LCRO 64/2018 IG v PC (1 August 2018) [pdf, 283 KB]

   ...possibility of resolving the complaint by an alternative resolution process. [35] Mr PC indicated a willingness to attend mediation; Mr IR did not. [36] The complaint was then referred to a different Standards Committee for determination. Mr IR’s responses [37] Mr IR provided several responses to Mr PC’s complaint. [38] In his email to the Complaints Service dated 9 May 2017, Mr IR said that “it was clearly understood by all parties ([Mr PC and Mr E]) that I will not be li...

7. LCRO 34/2018 GR v [Area] Standards Committee [X] [pdf, 199 KB]

   ...purchasers’ solicitors wrote to Mr GR at 1.47 pm that day: … As advised we made inquiries with [Company A] re easement. [Company A] advised that they were not aware of the easement arrangements. We have some concerns regarding the division of responsibilities of [Company A]. Given [Company A]’ response and our concerns we require evidence that [Company A] has consented to the easements in the terms as drafted. [17] That drew this response from Mr GR: … I have evidence of...

8. [2021] NZEmpC 177 Allison v Ceres New Zealand LLC [pdf, 267 KB]

   ...performance. The proposal was for future welding work to be provided by a contractor “as required” rather by a full-time employee. Mr Allison was advised that, subject to redeployment opportunities within the business, he might face dismissal. His response to the proposal was sought. [6] A few days later, on 28 September 2018, the response came from Phil Butler Employment Law (PBEL), an employment advocate company Mr Allison instructed to act for him. PBEL emphatically rejec...

9. Waata v Namana - Hurunuiorangi X3 (2023) 102 Tākitimu MB 263 (103 TKT 263) [pdf, 322 KB]

   ...terminated the tenancy and served her with an eviction notice, and issues then arose over the timely and complete handover of records held by Ms Reiri. 3. Ms Reiri responded to Ms Kawana’s memorandum on 22 December 2021. She provided a detailed response to the various matters of fact and included a number of relevant documents and a number of letters and references in support of her skills, character and suitability to be appointed a trustee. The documents were sent to me...

10. OIA-110237.pdf [pdf, 3.4 MB]

    ...publication of the terms and conditions for the senior courts and the Employment Court on 30 April enables us to release more S9(2)(a) S9(2)(a) S9(2)(a) information than would previously have been the case, and we needed further time to prepare the response. Thank you for your patience as we have prepared this response and please accept my apologies for the delay. Judicial information and the OIA In response to our letter of 2 May, you asked us to clarify the basis for refu...