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1. LCRO 113/2020 SM v YL (7 May 2021) [pdf, 141 KB]

   ...2019, responding to Mr SM's complaint, Mr YL referred to a meeting he had with Mr SM on 7 February 2019, where amongst other things agreement was reached that legal fees and disbursements would be written-off for this transaction. 4 Response [17] When responding to Mr SM’s complaint and addressing the issue of compensation, Mr YL said that he rejected the suggestion that he caused any loss. [18] Mr YL further said that “Mr SM caused the issue with his title some 20 ye...

2. AFT v Tower Insurance Ltd [2022] CEIT-2022-0001 [pdf, 271 KB]

   ...defence available to it under the Limitation Act 2010? Determination of this question will be contextual and will depend on the conduct of the parties. [44] For example, further evidence may be needed to address the following: (a) What are the responsibilities of the insurer once a repair has been declared complete? Was Tower responsible for completing the final inspection to check that the repairs had been completed to the standard required by the policy, including compliance with...

3. Wellington Standards Committee 1 v Mr V [2023] NZLCDT 6 (21 March 2023) [pdf, 144 KB]

   ...considerably beyond a straight breach of the rules or “unprofessional conduct”, and into the level of negligence such as to bring the profession into disrepute. The rendering of an invoice, requires care and propriety from the person who has taken responsibility for the task and that was lacking in each instance. [29] Having reached that view, we do not consider that a finding of unsatisfactory conduct, as urged by counsel for Mr V, is a proper reflection of the level of failur...

4. Cycle-5-KMs-and-QAs-public-V1.0-Final.pdf [pdf, 246 KB]

   ...home, working from home and online shopping also impacted results. There were also some shifts in perceptions of crime and reporting behaviour which are explored in more depth in the Impact of COVID-19 report. Covid-19 has also impacted survey response rates. We usually sample 8,000 New Zealanders and achieve a response rate of 80 percent. In this latest survey we interviewed 5,326 New Zealanders and had a response rate of 71 percent. 9. Why do we need a Crime and Victims Survey...

5. Reti v Smith - Part Lot 7 Deposited Plan 3351 - Petane Marae (2024) 109 Tākitimu MB 1 (109 TKT 1) [pdf, 281 KB]

   ...Tākitimu MB 6 Are the trustees of Petane Marae entitled to receive payment for services and, if so, on what terms? [12] Each trustee received a payment from the trust funds to reimburse them for time and effort spent on trust matters in response to the effects of Cyclone Gabrielle. Rose Hiha, as chairperson, received $12,000. Mary Martin received $10,000. The remaining trustees, being Barbara Smith, Kanui Allana Hiha and Kuini Marewa Reti, received $3,000. The bank sta...

6. [2023] NZEmpC 209 Osborne v Callaghan Innovation [pdf, 239 KB]

   ...dealt with by the Authority in the determination. They were reserved for a future decision. [3] Callaghan Innovation has applied to strike out aspects of Mr Osborne’s latest statement of claim. To put that application, and Mr Osborne’s response to it, into context it is necessary to make brief comments about the litigation. The following review is taken from the Authority’s determination and undisputed facts referred to in the pleadings. [4] Mr Osborne worked for Ca...

7. 2025 NZPSPLA 040 pdf [pdf, 120 KB]

   ...not apply for a COA until September 2023. He stated in the application that he had not completed the required training. The Police objected to Mr Smith’s application as he had disqualifying convictions. [7] Mr Smith provided submissions in response to the objection and supporting documents including a reference from MSL. His application for a COA was then approved subject to Mr Smith filing his record of achievement to show he had completed the mandatory training. Mr Smith filed hi...

8. [2025] NZREADT 01 LQ v Registrar Substantive (9 January 2025) [pdf, 250 KB]

   ...submissions. Submissions [33] The Tribunal received from the complainant a “Request to appeal registrars decision” (undated) with the application, “Submissions for September 4th Teleconference” (undated), a summary of facts (undated) and a response (undated) to the Authority’s submissions. [34] The complainant repeats her version of the incident in detail. She contends that the licensee’s action in forcing her way into the house was illegal. Her actions were di...

9. [2025] NZEmpC 106 Burgess v Tutton Sienko and Hill Partnership [pdf, 200 KB]

   ...belief that he did not have any assets of any significance and thought that he qualified for New Zealand Superannuation. She did not know if he is working or had any other source of income. [12] The application is opposed. Mr Burgess’ response can be summarised as follows: (a) The application is incomplete and informal. (b) There was no evidence he will be unable to pay. (c) The other cases he was involved in are irrelevant. (d) While not resiling from opposing...

10. [2025] NZIACDT 15 – ZJ v Liu (26 February 2025) [pdf, 216 KB]

    ...situation where the complainant had no genuine offer of employment. The gravity of the breaches of the Code can be considered moderately serious. [10] It is accepted all breaches stem from one primary wrong, but the consistent breach of core responsibilities and the ramification of enabling fraud may indicate a moderate penalty. [11] The Registrar notes that while Mr Liu did not deny any head of complaint, his new practice of requiring written authorisation where agents represent...