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1. [2024] NZIACDT 06 ZR v Kim (23 January 2024) [pdf, 240 KB]

   ...complaints procedure, which he requested be forwarded to the complainant. Mr Kim sent Ms Z an “explanation of main information of the client agreement”, an “explanation of the summary of the licensed immigration adviser’s professional responsibilities” and his “internal complaint procedures”. He asked for the complainant’s email address. A later text from him on the same day explains the purpose of the standards and how to make a complaint to him and the Authority...

2. OIA-Adoption Law Reform [pdf, 1019 KB]

   ...accordance with section 9(1) of the Act, the Ministry has considered the public interest in making available the information being withheld and determined that it does not outweigh the need to withhold the information at this time. Please note that this response, with your personal details removed, may be published on the Ministry website at: justice.govt.nz/about/official-information-act-requests/oia-responses S9(2)(a) S9(2)(a) S9(2)(a) If you are not satisfied with this respo...

3. Henton v CAC 20003 & Ors [2014] NZREADT 2 [pdf, 159 KB]

   ...detailed e-mail to Barfoot’s in which he also requested solutions from Barfoot’s, including the recovery of extra costs by reduced commission or other means. [14] On 12 January 2012, Mr Henton contacted Mr Barfoot directly, having received no response to his e-mail of 2 January 2012. Mr Barfoot later e-mailed Mr Henton, referring to the earlier phone call, and advising that Mr House would deal with Mr Henton’s concerns on his return from vacation. Mr Barfoot also confirmed that t...

4. GA & BD v X SC LCRO 186/2013 (5 May 2014) [pdf, 154 KB]

   ...hearing was held at [area] on 4 April 2014. The practitioners were represented by Mr Z QC, and Mr A provided written submissions on behalf of the Standards Committee. [2] At the review hearing Mr BD acknowledged he was the partner who was largely responsible for the administration of the nominee company, with Mr GA’s role being limited to his involvement as the solicitor acting in the administration of the estate of the complainant’s mother (who had funds invested with the nomi...

5. IAA v Sparks [2013] NZIACDT 5 (07 February 2013) [pdf, 170 KB]

   ...some of the requirements of the Act and the Code; however that was the result of him misunderstanding his obligations. The Tribunal has not found the allegations of intentional deception or wilful impropriety to be made out. The Complaint and the Response The complaint [10] The complaint concerns Mr OBC’s application for a New Zealand work permit. He is a national of the Philippines and was located there. [11] He approached an organisation based in the Philippines named Greenfi...

6. RI v Hart LCRO 158 / 2011 (13 July 2012) [pdf, 160 KB]

   ...Standards Committee determined to take no further action in respect of the complaint. It’s reasons for making this determination are discussed in the body of this decision. [3] RI has applied for a review of that determination. Mr Hart’s responses to the review application [4] Mr Hart was advised of the application for review by letter dated 18 July 2011 2 and invited to comment by 2 August 2011. No response was received from him and, on 18 August, the Case Manag...

7. SW on behalf of COMPANY 1 v RG, OL and HJ LCRO 130/2014 (3 November 2016) [pdf, 105 KB]

   ...conveyancing services. That evidence would also likely address the issue as to whether the lawyers elected to progress the proceedings in the wrong jurisdiction. [33] This is not a reflection of a disinclination on the part of this Office to assume its responsibility to address all aspects of a review application, but rather to recognise that this particular complaint is somewhat unusual in that another jurisdiction is also seized with the responsibility of making a determination conce...

8. [2013] NZEmpC 235 Young v Bay Of Plenty DHB [pdf, 181 KB]

   ...by Mr Young of a further amended statement of problem (unjustified dismissal) in the Authority on 13 December 2010. The first reference to his protected disclosures being the reason for his dismissal is in this document. [27] The Board’s response to that grievance was to file an application with the Authority on 20 December 2010 to strike out the grievance purportedly filed a week earlier. The grounds for strike-out included that Mr Young’s grievance relating to the justifi...

9. E102 Nicola Broadbent - Planning - RE - Council [pdf, 882 KB]

   ...Ngāti Tamaoho Trust, Ngāti Tamaterā, Ngāti Te Ata Claims Support Whanau, Te Ākitai Waiohua Waka Taua Incorporated, Te Patukirikiri Iwi Trust in opposition to the proposal (Mana Whenua in opposition). 1.5. I also provide a brief update in response to the amended proposed conditions circulated by the Applicant on 24 August 2018 (24 August Conditions) and memorandum dated the same date, in response to the Court’s Minute of 20 August 2018. 2. QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPER...

10. LCRO 233/2014 IB v KZ (27 June 2018) [pdf, 204 KB]

    ...authorities. [14] Mr IB’s review application focused on the Committee’s finding that Mr IB’s conduct in indicating an intention to “destroy” Ms X, when Ms X presented her evidence in court, was unsatisfactory and requiring of a disciplinary response. [15] I need not address the issues pertaining to complaint that Mr IB had encouraged his client to post disparaging comments. Mr JM advised that he did not intend to oppose the Committee’s decision to take no action on that...