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1. Kaupapa Maori Resolution Pathways [pdf, 792 KB]

   ...Māori who are victims of crime. This includes more targeted investment in promising kaupapa Māori restorative and alternative resolution pathways to better understand and improve existing alternative pathways for Māori. Kaupapa Māori-based responses and approaches have been recognised to fill the present gap in culturally appropriate support systems and alternatives for Māori. Research conducted over the last twenty years has also demonstrated "the necessity and efficacy&qu...

2. Egden v CAC20005 & Ors [2015] NZREADT 80 [pdf, 148 KB]

   ...requirement that all agency work was to be conducted by a properly licensed 2 Mr Egden has interim name suppression. 6 salesperson. Mr Clancy submitted that Mr Egden clearly failed to discharge responsibility and therefore, notwithstanding the fact that he appears not to have been there in person (or perhaps because of it), he is liable for a breach of s 50. Mr Hall in reply submitted that as Ms Hackett was not a licensed salesper...

3. APB Ltd v VW LCRO 133 / 2010 (3 August 2011) [pdf, 126 KB]

   ...„conduct unbecoming‟ (which could relate to conduct both in the capacity as a lawyer, and also as a private citizen) is the less strict standard of whether the conduct is acceptable according to the standards of "competent, ethical, and responsible practitioners" (B v Medical Council [2005] 3 NZLR 810 per Elias J at p 811). I have considered the Practitioner‟s conduct in terms of this standard. Considerations [20] For reasons that will become clear, this decision...

4. Powell Holdings Limited v Greening [2013] NZWHT Auckland 27 [pdf, 92 KB]

   ...Is the developer, Mr Greening liable for the defects? d) Did the Hutt City Council breach its duty of care to the claimants in granting building consent, carrying out inspections and issuing a code compliance certificate? e) Were the claimants responsible for any of their loss? 3 WHAT ARE THE DEFECTS? (A) Cantilevered floors joists penetrating cladding [6] The assessor noted that the floor joists to the bedroom deck were inadequately sealed where they p...

5. CO v IBU [2011] NZIACDT 4 (14 February 2011) [pdf, 85 KB]

   ...an email of 3 2 June 2009 advised he had decided not to proceed with that course, it appears largely due to the filing fees for lodging the application, and potentially an appeal. [10] The Adviser, through her counsel, had provided a response to the complaint, and the material supporting it. Her position was said to be correct, for reasons that are discussed later in this decision. [11] The parties were notified the Tribunal considered it was necessary to evaluate the merit...

6. BI v YP & Ors LCRO 115 / 2010 (4 April 2011) [pdf, 97 KB]

   ...reinvestigated and that the Standards Committee decision be modified so “as to reflect the share of professional obligations and responsibilities of [the Practitioners and the firm]”, or alternatively to adjust the fees based on “the allocation of responsibility [of costs] on the basis of the factual findings of the Standards Committee as they stand.” Her view was that it was the responsibility of the lawyers to communicate clearly and effectively and that the Standards Commi...

7. Duncan Webb "Unsatisfactory Conduct" (September 2008) [pdf, 98 KB]

   ...may have no reflection on the professionalism of the practitioner overall. Any failure by a lawyer whether of competence or professionalism is less than satisfactory. Where the failure is an isolated oversight, slip, or negligence the regulatory response is likely to be similarly modest with the focus being on redress or compensation for the client in the event that loss has been caused. A disciplinary response of any magnitude is unlikely. However the spectrum of seriousness of u...

8. Frequently asked questions Victims trust and confidence in the criminal justice system [pdf, 217 KB]

   ...established cross agency Victims Leadership Group of senior managers. The group will strengthen agencies work for victims with improved communication, co-ordination, and co-commissioning of work of mutual interest • NZ Police’s Integrated Safety Response pilots in Canterbury and Waikato, which focus on improving and increasing support for people affected by family violence • Ara Poutama Aotearoa’s Victims Information Notification app (ViNA), which provides an option to make...

9. Amendment to Grant Forms and High Cost Criminal Cases - Submissions and decisions [pdf, 715 KB]

   ...1 Introduction The purpose of legal aid is to promote access to justice by providing legal services to people of insufficient means in an effective and efficient manner. To support the efficiency of service delivery and the responsible administration of public funds, the Legal Services Commissioner sets a maximum grant. To increase the maximum grant requires an application to amend the grant. Similarly, the high cost cases policy is intended to ensure that the su...

10. LCRO 144/2018 BG v NH (26 May 2020) [pdf, 140 KB]

    ...time totally misrepresented Mr BG and above all not adhered to your obligations as set out in the Rules of Conduct and Client Care for Lawyers. [10] Mr NH communicated with Mr EM. He did not accept any of the complaints raised. [11] Mr EM’s response1 included the following statement / comment: Mr BG has stated that he had paid you approximately $1,500 in total. This amount of refund can be accepted only if you accept the mistakes highlighted and issue a letter in this regard i.e...