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1. Bahramitash v CAC 402 & Ritesh [2016] NZREADT 40 [pdf, 176 KB]

   ...Mead’s file note [15] The file note (at page 79 of the Bundle of Documents) is dated 29 April 2015, and records a telephone call by Ms Mead to the vendors. Ms Mead states that she mentioned dates and events to the vendors, and records their responses. Ms Mead also states that she read out portions of the appellant’s response to the complaint, and records the vendors’ response. The recorded comments relate to the appellant’s dealings with the vendors, and their response to...

2. Government Response to Law Commission report on the Review of the Privacy Act 1993 [pdf, 84 KB]

   Government Response to Law Commission report on Review of the Privacy Act 1993 Presented to the House of Representatives 2 Government response to Law Commission report on Review of the Privacy Act 1993 Introduction The Government has considered the Law Commission’s report Review of the Privacy Act 1993 (NZLC 123) presented to the House of Representatives on 2 August 2011 (...

3. QC v N Ltd [2024] NZDT 782 (24 September 2024) [pdf, 108 KB]

   ...Year, no action was taken to remedy the painting issues she had identified. 8. N Ltd’s position is that the painting defects could well have occurred in the five month period after it handed over the property to the Developer. This reflects the response recorded by Z in his email response to QC of 1 November, which was copied to NH. Despite this, I accept that Z then responded to QC that he would then ask his painter to have a look. NH chose not to call Z as a witness, nor did he pro...

4. Youth Court - The Youth Courts of New Zealand in 10 years time [pdf, 635 KB]

   ...families. Insightful advice as to cultural factors involved in the offending, or necessary as part of any subsequent intervention package, is being provided. 34 This gives the court a deeper pool of information that it can use to craft appropriate responses to the young person and his or her family. It also helps the Judge and kaumātua (elders) in the Rangatahi Courts to draw connections to the young person’s family in a “strengths-based” manner. Often, elders can inform...

5. Addressing-Stalking-in-NZ_Final-pack.pdf [pdf, 1.7 MB]

   ...contribute to meeting the policy objectives of improving public confidence in the criminal response to stalking and responding effectively to stalking. However, the available evidence, while limited, suggests that a law change alone may not improve justice responses to stalking. Responsibility for implementation predominantly sits with Justice, New Zealand Police and Department of Corrections. There is a risk that a lack of funding for specialised training, support services or public in...

6. Ali v Wang [2015] NZIACDT 50 (13 May 2015) [pdf, 208 KB]

   ...full when he left. [8.2] The work his client paid for was not performed either lawfully or satisfactorily, and that inevitably led to a failed application. [8.3] He ought to have attended to returning documents and refunding fees, having accepted responsibility for the client relationship. The Parties’ Positions on Sanctions The Authority [9] The Authority did not make any submissions on sanctions. The Complainant [10] The complainant did not make any submissions on sanctions....

7. RV v ZL LCRO 85/2012 (23 May 2016) [pdf, 70 KB]

   ...when conducting its “hearings”. 23 [35] In the present instance, Mr RV raised new issues in his final submissions. Natural justice demanded that Mr ZL should have an opportunity to respond to those new issues. Having considered Mr ZL’s response the Committee came to the view that no further response was required from Mr RV. I have reviewed Mr ZL’s response and there is nothing fundamental or contentious that demanded to be put before Mr RV. The Committee exercised the powe...

8. McGeorge v Standing [2012] NZIACDT 48 (30 August 2012) [pdf, 124 KB]

   ...Accordingly, he should have been in a position to present a fully documented record of the professional engagement which is subject to the complaint. [52] The Code has the force of law (section 37–39 and 44 of the Act). [53] It was implausible any responsible liquidator would impede Mr Standing from obtaining a copy of his client record to respond to a complaint, given the legal duties on Mr Standing. [54] Mr Standing had produced no evidence he attempted to produce the record. [...

9. KR v WH LCRO 141 / 2010 (14 May 2012) [pdf, 128 KB]

   ...[5] The detail of the attendances which took place on the file is recorded in the section of this decision headed “The delay”. However, the facts giving rise to one aspect of this complaint are that ADR sent three further faxes seeking a response from WH and the draft agreement to which she did not reply. [6] The main point of disagreement between KR and his former partner was that KR considered the balances of the mortgage and flexi account should be taken as at 31 October...

10. Maori Trustee Gisborne - Whangara A7B (2008) 180 Gisborne MB 199 (180 GIS 199) [pdf, 385 KB]

    ...RESERVED JUDGMENT OF JUDGE C L FOX ON INTERLOCUTORY MATTERS Introduction [I] This interim judgment concerns numerous requests from Mr Carl Hawkins for infonnation concerning the administration of this trust by the Maori Trustee who is the responsible trustee. Conversely, the Maori Trustee has queried whether the Maori Land Court has jurisdiction to require the Office to respond to these requests for infonnation when there is no application for review of trust or removal of truste...