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1. Auckland Standards Committee 2 v Dangen [2019] NZLCDT 22 [pdf, 502 KB]

   ...outside her normal area of practice. At the hearing before us she conceded not only had she not thoroughly read the affidavits but that in fact had really not read them at all. [47] In a rushed environment, that is precisely the time that the responsibility to read, question and understand the powers and responsibilities that she was undertaking is the greatest. The rushed nature of the signing of affidavits is not a good reason for failing to uphold her duties as an officer of th...

2. Justice Matters - issue 13 - December 2018 [pdf, 2.2 MB]

   ...pace. Legislation designed to focus on earlier intervention to prevent future violence, has passed unanimously through Parliament. The Bill names the Ministry – and other government agencies - as ‘family violence agencies’ with specific responsibilities in the system. Cabinet has also agreed to establish a joint venture of chief executives to provide a single point of accountability for the whole-of-government response to family violence and sexual violence. From left: David...

3. Auckland Standards Committee v Stirling [2010] NZLCDT 4 [pdf, 224 KB]

   ...partner in a small practice in Auckland. The firm had for a number of years represented a developer client (CTDL) in respect of a very large subdivision being developed in various stages, out of Auckland. One partner in the firm had been entirely responsible for this client with the assistance of a qualified legal executive who effectively had the day to day running and management of the files relating to sales of properties in the subdivision. Some hundreds of agreements were in...

4. A new adoption system for Aotearoa New Zealand Discussion document [pdf, 1.8 MB]

   ...The system would place importance on the voices of the children who are affected by adoption decisions and make sure they have support to navigate such a significant time in their lives. It would also clearly set out the rights, powers, duties, and responsibilities of birth parents and adoptive parents. Adoptive parents would have a legal status to support a permanent and enduring parent-child relationship, while the adopted person’s legal and whakapapa connections to birth family a...

5. Interpreter Services Quality Framework [pdf, 1 MB]

   ...Ministry-funded interpreters are also available for participants accessing court-directed services (such as Restorative Justice or Family Dispute Resolution) through justice sector providers contracted to the Ministry11. Oranga Tamariki are responsible for managing and funding the use of appropriately qualified interpreters for Family Group Conferences and other communications with children and young people. This includes when a Family Group Conference is court-directed.12 Unde...

6. Zhong v Auckland Council [2011] NZWHT Auckland 32 [pdf, 264 KB]

   ...skill. At the start of these proceedings there were difficulties serving Ms Li. When she was served she complied with orders for discovery and applied for removal. Page | 6 After her removal application was declined she did not file any response to the claim or appear to give evidence at the hearing, despite a witness summons being issued. [11] The claim against Stanley Chen is that as the designer of the dwelling he failed to provide sufficient detail in his plans...

7. Birkenhead v Holywell LCRO 05 / 2010 (18 August 2010) [pdf, 95 KB]

   ...copies of emails she had sent to the Practitioner which showed dates of 15, 16, 17, 18 and 21 January 2008. Much of this appeared to be providing more information rather than giving instructions although the 21 January email contained a proposed response to the former partners‟ lawyer, apparently drafted by the Applicant‟s new partner, J. J sent an email to the Practitioner on 14 February expressing concerns that none of the Applicant‟s emails had been acknowledged and that...

8. BORA Building Amendment Bill [pdf, 216 KB]

   ...Defence and Emergency Management (‘CDEM’) official. Alternatively, if an emergency has arisen but no state of emergency or transition period is in force, all or part of the affected area can be designated by a territorial authority or the Minister responsible for the Act. Designations expire after three years, but may be terminated earlier or extended for up to a further three years. 9. While a designation is in force, the relevant CDEM official, a territorial authority or the Mini...

9. [2020] NZEmpC 181 Evans v JNJ Management Ltd [pdf, 207 KB]

   ...2018. Mr Evans’s duties and responsibilities included securing the premises and personnel by patrolling the property; monitoring surveillance equipment; inspecting buildings, equipment and access points; and permitting entry. They also included responsibility for controlling the budgets for security operations and monitoring expenses, and for recruiting, training and supervising security officers and guards. [10] His employment was subject to a trial period for 90 days, during...

10. Hakiwai - Owhaoko C1, C2, C4, C5, and C7 (2016) 52 Takitimu MB 130 (52 TKT 130) [pdf, 192 KB]

    ...mailto:cara@langleytwigg.co.nz 52 Tākitimu MB 131 Introduction [1] Three applications are currently before the Court concerning the Owhaoko C Trust. [2] First, Ngapuoterangi Te Whaiti, chairman of the trust, seeks the appointment of Sheryle Allen and Mona Stewart as responsible trustees pursuant to s 239 of Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993. It is also said that a current trustee, Tania Huata-Kupa had tendered her resignation as a trustee. The application refers to a hui of owne...