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1. Saini v Dua [2016] NZIACDT 61 (26 September 2016) [pdf, 167 KB]

   ...of the difficulties to the complainant. [6] The Tribunal must evaluate Mr Dua’s professional responsibilities relating to the pending visa expiry, and merits of the second request after the visa expired. The Tribunal has found that Mr Dua’s responses to those matters did not involve any matters justifying an adverse disciplinary finding. [7] Accordingly, the Tribunal has upheld the complaint only on the grounds Mr Dua admitted, that is documenting his changed instructions and ha...

2. LCRO 24/2019 UC v SO (30 September 2020) [pdf, 156 KB]

   ...determination: 2 Standards Committee determination (21 December 2018). 3 This was confirmed by Mr UC at the review hearing. It is important to note this confirmation, as Mr UC must therefore assume responsibility for the events that occurred. 4 In his response to the complaint Mr UC says that Mr SO met with Ms PT about two weeks prior to the date Mr SO was due to provide his statement to the police. Ms PT’s notes taken at that meetin...

3. Sidhu v Tan [2016] NZIACDT 62 (29 September 2016) [pdf, 159 KB]

   ...and it failed. However, he contends that the relevant immigration instruction allowed a different method of remitting funds. Accordingly, he contends his professional service delivery was appropriate, and Immigration New Zealand was in error in its response. [4] The Tribunal’s task is to evaluate the circumstances relating to the apparent failure to complete the client engagement process, and Mr Tan’s response to the potentially irregular remittance of funds. [5] The Tribunal u...

4. COVID-19 Justice Sector Survey - Report 8 for the period 2 to 8 June 2020 [pdf, 760 KB]

   ...are at the 95% level. 2 Key messages Overall The results of this eighth pulse survey are consistent, by and large, with the previous surveys. From Tuesday 26/05 an updated questionnaire was in use reflecting changes in the COVID-19 response level. This limits comparability for some questions. Two new sections, “Ability to access justice services” and “Jury trials” were added starting in report #7. Notable findings from this survey are: • The pattern of lonel...

5. LCRO 8/2019 GM v NK (25 June 2019) [pdf, 234 KB]

   ...negotiations have been unsuccessful. [21] Ms GM’s complaint sought an acknowledgment from the law firm that the 2006 transaction should not have proceeded without ensuring a right of way to the units. She sought legal costs and compensation for loss. Responses [22] Mr NK, a partner in [law firm], responded to Ms GM’s complaint on 2 October 2018. He said: (a) Mr VR acted for Ms GM in 2006. He has since left the law firm; (b) Ms GM was aware of the right of way issue when s...

6. LCRO 10/2016 CT v WN (31 October 2018) [pdf, 255 KB]

   ...Naysmith. 21. Mr WN communicated these hurdles clearly to Mrs CT in his advice to her and specifically discussed with her the facts in Naysmith to ascertain whether any similar statement had been made to her. Mr WN’s file notes record that Mrs CT’s response was always to the effect that ACC staff had repeatedly said to her that they could not help. 22. Mr WN was also careful to advise Mrs CT that, in the absence of such statements, the claim faced difficulties. She instructed him...

7. LCRO 227/2020 & LCRO 34/2021 PA v NL and UL (22 February 2022) [pdf, 209 KB]

   ...passed documentation relating to her former husband’s dealings for registration to Mr UL. • “Underhandedly” registering the Relationship Property Consent Order when no Authority & Instruction (A&I) had been signed. Mr L’s responses [4] Neither Mr NL nor Mr UL responded to the complaints.6 The Standards Committee determinations Complaint 20775/6 [5] The Committee determined that Mr NL was not in breach of rr 13.5.1 and 13.5.3 by acting for Mr PA and “in...

8. Beattie v Official Assignee (Costs) [2021] NZHRRT 40 [pdf, 174 KB]

   ...recognised the prospect of a costs award may discourage some individuals from seeking redress from the Tribunal, a balance is required. Hearing time before the Tribunal is a limited resource. Litigants ought to advance their claims in a restrained and responsible manner so as not to burden the opposing party with unnecessary cost. The wider public interest can in appropriate circumstances be reflected in an adverse cost award. 8 Conclusions [33] None of the four matters ref...

9. [2022] NZEnvC 258 Southland District Council v Chartres [pdf, 279 KB]

   ...sum of $300,000. 2 B: Under s285 of the RMA order A may be enforced in the District Court at Christchurch. REASONS Introduction [1] This proceeding relates to an application by Southland District Council (‘the Council’) against a response to a period of intensive land development on the farming property known as Te Anau Station (‘the Station’), alleging that the land development was unlawful. Background [2] The application for enforcement orders was lodged w...

10. OIA-101250.pdf [pdf, 233 KB]

    ...requested is deemed to be held by the Minister of Justice, Hon Kiri Allan under section 2(2)(d) of the Act. Given the separation between the Minister and the Independent Electoral Review panel, your request was transferred to the Ministry of Justice for response under section 14 of the Act. I can confirm that the first round of public engagement has been completed, with the second round due to begin in May 2023. In the first engagement round, the Independent Electoral Review panel recei...