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1. CAC 20004 v Singh [2016] NZREADT 63 [pdf, 214 KB]

   ...2014, under s 73(a) of the Real Estate Agents Act 2008 (the Act). The Committee alleges that Mr Singh has engaged in conduct that would reasonably be regarded by agents of good standing, or reasonable members of the public, as disgraceful. A response denying the charge was filed by Mr Singh’s solicitors on 21 November 2014. The hearing [2] Mr Singh originally faced two charges of disgraceful conduct. One charge was withdrawn by leave on 6 August 2015. On 16 May 2016, by con...

2. LCRO 186/2015 TL RH LTD & TL HOLDINGS LTD v QG (6 July 2018) [pdf, 118 KB]

   ...Committee decided further action was not necessary or appropriate pursuant to s 138(2) of the Lawyers and Conveyancers Act 2006 (the Act) in relation to the complaint. 4 Application for review [14] TL applied for a review. It wants Mr QG to take responsibility for his conduct and a decision from this Office that “properly deals with the issues” TL has raised. TL set out a detailed chronology of events that it considers relevant and contends that as Mr QG had failed to ca...

3. Deputy Registrar - Mohaka A4B (2021) 102 Tairawhiti MB 177 (102 TRW 177) [pdf, 268 KB]

   ...Judgment of Judge L R Harvey Hei kōrero tīmatanga Introduction [1] This application was filed by the Deputy Registrar for the appointment of owner elected trustees. Following a protracted hearing, the late Jim Gray was appointed sole responsible trustee in 2011. He was replaced by Clinton Hemana in 2014. [2] A general meeting of owners was held in Napier on 7 December 2020 where the owners present agreed to elect new trustees. Sam Gemmell, Claude Gemmell, Arthur Gemmel...

4. LCRO 253/2013 DN v TW (8 August 2017) [pdf, 145 KB]

   ...$45,032.47 for both barristers, were reasonable in the circumstances and consistent with the estimates given. Ms TW says the s 13 argument was sustainable but not the strongest ground. She sent a copy of the written advice she had provided in response to Mr DN’s queries, and other documents, correspondence and file notes. She says Ms DN had not paid $8,634.40 of her fees. 4 Ms DN’s reply [17] Ms DN provided a lengthy and detailed response disagreeing with much of what M...

5. LCRO 46/2017 DL v SC (18 May 2017) [pdf, 138 KB]

   ...the file. He could and should have been more forceful in excluding Mr MP. He could and should have cooperated immediately and fully with the Committee’s inquiry. Instead, Mr DL knew Mr MP was not completely divested of all his professional responsibilities in relation to Ms UV’s matter, then did not tell the Committee what he knew. [40] After carefully considering all of the material available on review, including Mr DL’s evidence and Mr GA’s submissions at the review h...

6. LCRO 128/2015 GBA v HCB (29 June 2017) [pdf, 197 KB]

   ...“admission of guilt” but a “professional courtesy”. (h) Since then he has implemented “better processes and … polices that will ensure that [he is] available to attend to matters in relation to property settlement[s]”. Mr HCB’s response [9] Mr HCB was invited to comment on Mr GBA’s review application. He submits that: (a) Lawyers who practice conveyancing must honour their undertakings “without delay”. (b) A meeting with a client is not a sufficient...

7. Judicial Appointments Protocol 2019 [pdf, 164 KB]

   ...3 JUDICIAL APPOINTMENTS PROTOCOL 2019.DOC The High Court The High Court consists of the Chief Justice and up to 55 other Judges. (This number includes the Judges of the Court of Appeal and Supreme Court). The Chief High Court Judge is responsible for the conduct of the High Court’s business. Former High Court Judges may be appointed as Acting Judges if necessary to cover vacancies or periods of absence on the part of any Judge. There are up to nine Associate Judges who can...

8. Amaru v Dickson - Puketapu 3C7B1 (2019) 399 Aotea MB 202 (399 AOT 202) [pdf, 263 KB]

   ...consent form. A trustee meeting was held on 27 October 218 and was filed to the Court on 15 November 2018. Of the eight trustees, five attended the meeting and three filed apologies. An election of officers was not held, however, the duties of responsible trustees was discussed as well as trustee training. Also discussed was the tupuna’s will and plans to hold a meeting of beneficiaries. [5] The issue now remaining is whether Mrs Dickinson should be removed as a trustee. Backg...

9. Taueki - Horowhenua 11 (Lake) (2018) 386 Aotea MB 142 (386 AOT 142) [pdf, 256 KB]

   ...supporting him, they refuse to attend Court unless their safety can be “guaranteed”. [5] This interim decision canvasses some of the key issues of the applications currently before the Court in a preliminary way without the benefit of substantive responses from the trustees. It should therefore be read in the context of those limitations while providing directions on the future conduct of the proceedings. Procedural history [6] Mr Taueki filed his application on 12 June 2018....

10. ENV-2016-CHC-000047 Blueskin Energy Limited v Dunedin City Council - Application - Appendix B6 [pdf, 1.3 MB]

    ......................................................................................................................................................... 4 Key Comments ....................................................................................................................................... 4 Exit Survey Responses ............................................................................................................. 6 A&P Show - 13th April 2013 .............................