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1. McLaren v Standing [2012] NZIACDT 78 (28 September 2012) [pdf, 99 KB]

   ...placed in Mr Standing as a licensed professional. [11] In some cases Mr Standing’s attitude to his clients was manifest in bullying and aggressive behaviour. For example, when faced with a client who sought legal advice about his misconduct, his response was to place blame on his client, and threaten her. [12] In no case has Mr Standing exhibited any indication of accepting responsibility, remorse, or endeavoured to make amends. 3 [13] The amounts of money solicited...

2. IJ v BLV [2014] NZIACDT 38 (25 March 2014) [pdf, 153 KB]

   ...employment, and wanted a refund. [51] The adviser explained the employer withdrew support, so the application could not proceed. He did not understand he should refund fees in the circumstances. I am satisfied that is correct. Unless the adviser was responsible for the employment difficulties, or failed to prepare a proper application, he was not responsible for the complainant’s application not proceeding. [52] I am satisfied the adviser did not have an obligation to refund fees. Me...

3. Chung and Lok v Yap [2014] NZIACDT 66 (30 May 2014) [pdf, 149 KB]

   ...adviser acted unprofessionally. [10.2.3] The adviser sought information from Immigration New Zealand two months after he was engaged, the information was necessary earlier. That reflected a lack of care, diligence and professionalism. The Adviser’s Response [11] The adviser responded to the statement of complaint with a statement of reply. [12] In essence, the adviser’s response to the complaint is: [12.1] He was engaged in the initial advice regarding possible visas and pricin...

4. Horsfall v The Māori Reservation Trustees - Repongaere 4G (Part) (2003) 157 Gisborne MB 43 (157 Gis 43 [pdf, 2.3 MB]

   ...that the Rongopai Marae Committee was once responsible for the general administration of the marae. In addition, the Marae Committee was also making decisions concerning activities on or use of the marae. According to law, both these areas are the responsibility of the reservation trustees and it is inconsistent with the Maori Reservation Regulations 1994 for any other body to be delegated responsibility for dealing with these activities. Minute Book: 157 GIS 44 The trustees must kee...

5. Oneroa v Kerehoma - Okahukura 8M 2C 2A 2A (2019) 401 Aotea MB 35 (401 AOT 35) [pdf, 330 KB]

   ...individual or body to be a trustee of any trust constituted under this Part unless it is satisfied that the proposed appointee consents to the appointment. (4) Subject to subsection (5), the court may appoint any such individual or body as a responsible trustee, or an advisory trustee, or a custodian trustee. (5) For every trust constituted under this Part the court shall appoint 1 or more responsible trustees, and may appoint 1 or more advisory trustees and 1 or [16] There is n...

6. Wai 2180 Taihape inquiry newsletter June 2016 [pdf, 1006 KB]

   ...written papers for the Journal of the Polynesian Society and the New Zealand Journal of History and was a member of the team responsible for producing the Dictionary of New Zealand Biography and Ngā Tangata Taumata Rau. Dr Ballara had particular responsibility for the Māori side to this project. Dr Monty Soutar (Ngāti Porou, Ngāti Awa) is a guardian of the Alexander Turnbull Library and a member of the National Archives Council. He has significant experience in historical rese...

7. [2020] NZEmpC 227 Wills v Farmlands Co-Operative Society Ltd [pdf, 232 KB]

   ...inference was invited to be drawn that any delay in taking action would be brief, while the documents were prepared and signed. [14] As already described, Mr Mason sent Ms Wills an email on 25 January and she responded two days later. Her response included an important question: Also if I take a case will your fees be added to any settlement that I hopefully will receive. [15] The next event in this chronology was on 30 January 2018 when Ms Wills spoke to Pitt & Moore...

8. [2020] NZEnvC 217 Trojan Holdings Limited v Queenstown Lakes District Council [pdf, 472 KB]

   ...sufficient evidential basis including in terms of the requirements of s32 for a benefits/costs evaluation of this preferred option over other options. While the independent commissioners were highly experienced, that did not excuse QLDC from its responsibility to ensure its evidence was briefed according to the Code. QLDC's case was significantly based on urban design opinion from Mr Church that we found largely conclusory in nature insofar as Link 5 is concerned. That evidence...

9. LCRO 14/2021 PR and [Law Firm A] v [Area] Standards Committee [X] (30 August 2021) [pdf, 143 KB]

   ...decision have been changed Introduction [1] Mr PR has applied for a review of a decision by the [Area] Standards Committee [x]. Background [2] Mr PR is the sole director of the incorporated law firm [Law Firm A]. [3] In that capacity, he had responsibility for supervising the firm’s trust account. [4] In October 2019, whilst in the process of undertaking a routine review of another firm’s trust account, a New Zealand Law Society inspector identified correspondence on a con...

10. OIA-94525.pdf [pdf, 8.2 MB]

    ...release. For example, Te Kawa Mataaho Public Service Commission (PSC) provides advice and assistance to improve how agencies implement the OIA. This programme includes reporting on compliance with the OIA and an emphasis on the proactive release of OIA responses and official information more generally. 3. Despite the focus on practice improvements, there have been continued calls by the media, academics and civil society representatives for reform of the OIA. This has consistently been a...