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1. [2015] NZEmpC 36 Yan v Commissioner of Inland Revenue [pdf, 280 KB]

   ...and also clearly highlighted those areas requiring further improvement. Mr Yan was given an opportunity to discuss matters with Mr Oomen at the meeting and was provided with a further opportunity following the meeting to provide any additional response. Mr Oomen made it clear that he would not be reaching any final conclusions until he had considered Mr Yan’s feedback. The timeframe for any feedback was by Friday 25 March. Mr Oomen reiterated that the issues were serious...

2. Auckland Standards Committee 1 v Hart [2012] NZLCDT 20 [pdf, 455 KB]

   ...include maintenance of public confidence in the provision of Legal Services, protection of consumers of Legal Services and recognition of the status of the legal profession. To achieve those purposes the Act provides for what is described as “a more responsive regulatory regime in relation to lawyers and conveyancers”. The provisions of Part 7 of the Act dealing with complaints and discipline are central in Part 7 to achieving the purposes of the Act. I consider that legal practiti...

3. [2019] NZEmpC 178 Johnston v The Fletcher Construction Co Ltd [pdf, 340 KB]

   ...just described. While he knew the purpose of the meeting was to talk about the issues he had raised over the job offer, advance notice that a choice was to be offered was not given to him. [18] The meeting was short. Mr Johnston’s response was to take time to think about what he had been offered, but he expressed disappointment about not being dismissed for redundancy and paid compensation. Eventually, he responded to the choices offered to him when his lawyer wrote to...

4. JM v DTM [2011] NZIACDT 9 (23 March 2011) [pdf, 69 KB]

   ...lawfully provide immigration advice, as defined in section 7 of the Immigration Advisers Licensing Act 2007 (“the Act”). [2.2] The Adviser failed to establish and regulate the professional relationship with the Complainant. It was primarily his responsibility, as the other licensed immigration adviser was only engaged initially, whereas the Adviser had ongoing responsibility. [2.3] There was a failure to provide proper terms of engagement in accordance with the Code. The Complain...

5. Rudd - Horowhenua 11 Part Reservation Trust (2017) 372 Aotea MB 171 (372 AOT 171) [pdf, 209 KB]

   ...had not made out grounds for the Court to intervene. With respect to possible conflicts of interest I adjourned the application and directed the trustees to provide additional information. Having reviewed the information filed, and Mr Rudd’s response I can now bring this matter to conclusion. [2] I directed trustees to respond to the following questions; 2 (a) Have any of the trustees previously held, or now hold, positions as officers or employees, or contractors under the L...

6. Flutey - Papatupu 2A No 2 (2017) 363 Aotea MB 258 (363 AOT 258) [pdf, 264 KB]

   ...would either issue further procedural directions or deal with the apportioning of the proceeds on the papers. [4] Ms Allen confirmed on 23 November 2016 that there were no further submissions or evidence to file on behalf of the applicant. No response was been received from Mr Parker. Issue [5] The issue for determination is should the Court make an order for the remaining 4.27 per cent of the net proceeds as claimed by the applicant? Submissions for the Estate of Jim Huirua Sull...

7. Mikaere v Smallman - Mangatawa No8A (2021) 213 Waikato Maniapoto MB 277 (213 WMN 277) [pdf, 210 KB]

   ...Trustees must act in the best interests of the beneficiaries and discharge their general obligations as set out in s 223 of Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 (the Act), and the trust order. Section 223 of the Act provides: 223 General functions of responsible trustees Every person who is appointed as a responsible trustee of a trust constituted under this Part shall be responsible for— (a) carrying out the terms of the trust: (b) the proper administration and management of t...

8. Central Standards Committee 3 v Bong [2023] NZLCDT 24 (8 June 2023) [pdf, 130 KB]

   ...(ii), Lawyers and Conveyancers Act 2006 (the LCA). 2 Section 241(c), LCA. 3 She had a GST number and gave a bank account for the business in her name. 3 Evidence available [5] Mr Bong did not appear at the hearing. He filed a formal response to the charge, but no supporting affidavit. However, the Standards Committee evidence contained statements from Mr Bong and his law firm partner, made earlier in the complaints process. [6] Evidence from the complainant was...

9. OIA-111267.pdf [pdf, 1.6 MB]

   ...depends on the level of the qualification (e.g. undergraduate vs postgraduate), provide the range. • This information will be contained in individual & collective employment agreements, HR policy, or learning & development policy. In response to your request, please see the document table below which details the material being released. I have also provided further information regarding your request: As the Ministry does not have a study leave policy, attached is the St...

10. LCRO 18/2023 DS v GX (30 May 2024) [pdf, 135 KB]

    ...mental health had suffered as a consequence of the difficulties Ms GX’s delay had caused. [8] By way of outcome, Ms DS sought compensation in the sum of $437,000. [9] Ms GX responded to Ms DS’s review application on 22 March 2023. [10] Her response provided an overview of how she considered the relationship between her and Ms DS had evolved. [11] Ms GX submitted that: 3 (a) she accepted that in taking some initial steps, she was assuming responsibility for Ms DS’s...