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1. National Standards Committee 1 v Hill [2025] NZLCDT 15 (19 March 2025) [pdf, 75 KB]

   ...Conveyancers Act 2006 (LCA), namely that “he has been convicted of an offence punishable by imprisonment and the conviction reflects on his fitness to practise, or tends to bring his profession into disrepute”. [2] Responsibly, Mr Hill has filed a response to charge in which he accepts that both limbs of this charge are made out, namely that he is no longer fit to practise as a lawyer, and that the nature of his offending tends to bring the profession into disrepute. [3] Mr...

2. OIA-121901.pdf [pdf, 1.5 MB]

   ...procedure. Specifically, you requested: A copy of the complaints process, and other than being send to a website, I’m not sure that I received your formal process either, could I have that please? Your request has been referred to the Ministry for response and is being managed in accordance with the Official Information Act 1982 (the Act). Your request has been interpreted to be for the Ministry’s guidance to staff on how to manage an external complaint related to Courts and...

3. OIA-122016.pdf [pdf, 905 KB]

   ...possible, court security will also trial a separate priority queue for Police and lawyers, although the space available at courthouse entrances make it likely only a few of the larger courts will be able to accommodate this. Please note that this response, with your personal details removed, may be published on the Ministry's website at: Official Information Act responses l New Zealand Ministry of Justice If you are not satisfied with this response, you have the right to make a c...

4. [2018] NZEnvC 179 Panuku Development Auckland Limited v Auckland Council [pdf, 11 MB]

   ...submitted with the application. Panuku also provided a set of conditions it proposed be imposed (Document 7), subsequently amended and refined many times as the case progressed. [22] In addition to the application documents, the council received responses from Panuku to its several subsequent requests under s 92 RMA. [23] The council lodged a comprehensive and helpful report under s 87F RMA on 22 June 2018. Attached to it were detailed peer-reviewed expert reports on marine ecology,...

5. Changes to legal aid criminal fees schedules review - responses & final decisions [pdf, 1.3 MB]

   ...Services Commissioner Justice Centre | 19 Aitken Street | DX SX10125 | Wellington T 04 918 8800 | F 04 918 8820 lsc@justice.govt.nz www.legalservicescommissioner.govt.nz Criminal Legal Aid: Changes to Fees Schedules – Review Responses and Final Decisions 2 Although all reasonable steps have been taken to ensure the accuracy of the information contained in this document, the Ministry of Justice disclaims any and all responsibil...

6. Far North District Council - Okahu 3B2B2 (2015) 97 Taitokerau MB 234 (97 TTK 234) [pdf, 396 KB]

   ...of $7,500.00 plus GST on 1 August 2014 and 1 February 2015. The lease does not separate the rental in relation to each of the six blocks – that is also a matter the ahu whenua trust will need to address. In addition, the land owners remain responsible for payment of rates and insurance on any buildings on the land. The Grbich family have paid the two rental instalments due in the first term of the lease. [12] The beekeeping agreement relates to the Okahu 4B, 4C1 and 4C2 block...

7. Strengthening the family justice system - Word version [docx, 1.2 MB]

   ...to the family justice system in 2014 – known as ‘the 2014 reforms’ – were meant to shift the emphasis away from in-court to out-of-court processes. The 2014 reform goals were to have a modern and accessible family justice system that: · was responsive to children and vulnerable people · encouraged individual responsibility, where appropriate · was efficient and effective. The 2014 reforms changed the services and processes available to help people agree on the care and contact arra...

8. Strengthening the family justice system - PDF version [pdf, 2 MB]

   ...family justice system in 2014 – known as ‘the 2014 reforms’ – were meant to shift the emphasis away from in-court to out-of-court processes. The 2014 reform goals were to have a modern and accessible family justice system that: • was responsive to children and vulnerable people • encouraged individual responsibility, where appropriate • was efficient and effective. The 2014 reforms changed the services and processes available to help people agree on the care and co...

9. LCRO 149/2020 WM v VE and DP (14 December 2021) [pdf, 361 KB]

   ...acted for the company, the firm could not act for a prospective purchaser, including a shareholder. He said the firm’s role would be confined to advising the company about protecting its interests concerning the proposed restructure. [12] In response on 14 October 2019, Dr WM’s lawyer demanded the firm “forthwith cease acting” for the company. He said Dr WM intended laying a complaint with the Law Society. [13] On 16 October 2019, Mr VE and Mr DP referred the company to...

10. Options for resolving remaining Canterbury earthquakes insurance disputes [pdf, 371 KB]

    ...had been received in relation to 167,677 dwellings. 98% of these dwelling claims are settled. The table below sets out the number of remaining claims: Type of claim Number remaining Over-cap1 dwelling claims (with private insurers and Southern Response2) 2,741 as at 30 September 2017 Under-cap dwelling claims (EQC) 297 claims in litigation as at 30 November 2017, the balance of claims have settled Land claims (EQC) These relate to land damage such as increased vulnerability...