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1. LCRO 57/2014 IW v PP [pdf, 279 KB]

   ...was instructed unanimously to pursue recovery of the excessive fees charged. [20] The New Zealand Law Society Lawyers Complaints Service (Complaints Service) acknowledged receipt of Mr PP’s complaint in its letter to him dated 24 January 2013. Response by Mr IW [21] Mr IW responded to the complaint on 21 February 2013. His position was that Mr S “(like all other firms) provided the clients with an estimate of the fees”. He argued that Mr PP had only ever asked for an “est...

2. [2017] NZEmpC 40 XYZ v ABC [pdf, 271 KB]

   ...particularly another employee, she needed to seek his prior approval. [18] The Chief Executive made it plain that while he had reached a preliminary view that suspension was appropriate, no final decision had been made. He invited the plaintiff’s response to the proposal and suggested a further meeting on 8 March 2017. [19] On 8 March 2017 the plaintiff advised the Chief Executive that she needed more time to prepare for the meeting. This was accommodated. [20] The pl...

3. Huia-Collective-CIA-FINAL-v2.docx.pdf [pdf, 8.3 MB]

   ...Whare Tapa Whā imbalance Earthworks ● Potential for impact on Papatūānuku, our connection with and impact on our whenua, ancestral lands, sites of cultural significance, wāhi tapu and with taonga. ● Potential for impact on our kaitiaki responsibilities for our whenua. ● Disturbance of kōiwi. Impact on Te Taha Tinana, Taha Wairua, Taha Hinengaro, Te Taiao Culverts, stream diversions, stream works, bridges ● Potential for impact on awa of cultural and spiritual signifi...

4. LCRO 8/2024 HC v QG and VO (28 February 2025) [pdf, 239 KB]

   ...respect of both complaints, they submitted that their allegations should be investigated and, subject to the outcome of that investigation, they questioned whether the applicant was a fit and proper person to hold a practising certificate. [25] In response to complaint 1, the applicant relevantly stated, in summary, that; (a) there was no evidence that he had done anything improper; (b) the first respondent, who was a partner of the firm at the time (in 2012), agreed that the shares wo...

5. ENVC Hearing 6Oct14 AC evidence chief John McKensey [pdf, 150 KB]

   ...or detract from my opinions. SCOPE OF EVIDENCE 8. This Statement of Evidence covers the following: (a) A summary of my evidence (Executive Summary); (b) An overview of the key points from my Report (Previous Report); (c) Response to issues raised in the Applicant's evidence (Response to Applicant's Evidence); (d) Comments on draft conditions and proposed mitigation (Conditions / Mitigation); and Page 4 31546587:629148 (e) Conclus...

6. Duty lawyer instructions for Waitakere District Court [pdf, 71 KB]

   ...lawyer service which is to ensure that a sufficient number of lawyers is available in each district court to assist, advise and represent unrepresented defendants charged with an offence. 3. The Duty Lawyer Service operational policy sets out the responsibilities of duty lawyers and broadly describes the administration of the service. These instructions detail the particular administrative arrangements for the duty lawyer service at the Waitakere district court. Application of gre...

7. The Proprietors of Potikirua Block Incorporation v Te Kani - Lot 1 Deposited Plan 8212 [2013] Chief Judge's MB 248 (2013 CJ 248) [pdf, 200 KB]

   ...(except the land the subject of the s 45 application, which is still in his name). [5] I issued orders on 22 March 2013, cancelling the injunction pursuant to l' 9.9 of the Maori Land Comi Rules 2011 and I directed the applicant to file a response to Mr Barber's costs memorandum (2013 Chief Judge's MB 157-158). [6] Counsel for the applicant (Mr Koning) filed submissions as to costs on 4 April 2013, and I directed Mr Barber to reply within 14 days. [7] Mr Koning subm...

8. BORA Births, Deaths, Marriages, and Relationships Registration Amendment Bill [pdf, 316 KB]

   ...a degree of generalisation, without regard for the particular abilities, maturity or other qualities of individuals within that age group. In these clauses, age is being used as a proxy measure of the maturity and capacity of an individual to act responsibly, which is necessary in this situation. 21. It is reasonable for Parliament to set an age limit reflecting its assessment of when most persons will have sufficient maturity to ensure responsible decisions are made in these particular...

9. LG v Hakaoro [2013] NZIACDT 32 (27 May 2013) [pdf, 94 KB]

   ...engaged in a series of unprofessional threats and misconduct. He also engaged in disparaging people due to their ethnicity. [3] The facts are fully set out in the decision upholding the complaint. The Parties’ Positions on Sanctions [4] In response to the decision Mr Hakaoro said he would appeal the decision, and criticised the Tribunal’s process. He did not make any submission on the appropriate sanctions. He also sought an order directing that the decision not be published unt...

10. IA v QZ and MA LCRO 205 / 2010 (18 June 2012) [pdf, 88 KB]

    ...Tribunal’s consent order. I consider it appropriate to reflect this in a small reduction of the monetary penalty imposed by the Standards Committee. [28] However, ultimately the judgment was for the Applicant to make. It was ultimately his responsibility to make the correct decision, and any uncertainty on his part ought to have been resolved on the side of caution. Acceding to the instruction of an employer is not sufficient to absolve a lawyer (or former lawyer) from his pr...