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1. [2021] NZEnvC 174 City Rail Link Limited [pdf, 664 KB]

   ...addressed and whether the Requiring Authority considers that any other steps to resolve the complaint are required. Condition 11W The Requiring Authority shall utilise the existing CRL mana whenua forum for the purpose of undertaking kaitiakitanga responsibilities associated with the Works, including monitoring, assisting with discovery procedures, and providing mātauranga Māori input. The mana whenua forum may provide written advice to the Requiring Authority in relation to any...

2. [2023] NZEmpC 30 Goldie v Chief Executive of the Department of Corrections [pdf, 219 KB]

   ...not to have looked after Ms Goldie’s interests, if only by informing her in a timely manner that the advocate was no longer in a position to act. The Court has previously noted that representatives in employment law matters have a considerable responsibility to the people or businesses they represent. If representatives find they cannot properly represent their clients, they should advise their clients of the true state of affairs and help them find assistance elsewhere.19 [4...

3. Auckland Standards Committee 3 v Anderson [2022] NZLCDT 25 (22 July 2022) [pdf, 238 KB]

   ...an extraordinary background which ought to have been given more weight. 14 [66] Despite her arguments having been successful, Ms Anderson does not seek costs against the Standards Committee, which speaks highly of her ability to take responsibility for her error. [67] We found Charge 2 to have been misconceived, and this alone ought to lead to a discount in costs, but counsel for the Standards Committee has made no concession in this regard. The Tribunal’s costs were ce...

4. LCRO 140/2021 TQ v RI (8 August 2022) [pdf, 185 KB]

   ...the determination of his complaints about Mr RI. Background [2] Mr RI commenced acting for Mr TQ in 2010 and appeared for him in the District Court in August 2014.1 [3] The facts giving rise to the proceedings are described by Mr RI in his response to Mr TQ’s complaints.2 2. I (and [Law Firm A]) acted for Mr TQ in proceedings concerning a dispute over what has been described as a “rare and collectable” 19XX [Car A]. The 1 [Company A Ltd], [Company B Ltd] v TQ CIV 2...

5. Director of Proceedings v Radius Residential Care Ltd [2022] NZHRRT 29 [pdf, 615 KB]

   ...to the complainant, in accordance with the recommendations of the HDC. BREACH OF THE CODE 48. Right 4(1) of the Code states: “Every consumer has the right to have services provide with reasonable care and skill”. 49. The defendant has a responsibility to operate its facilities in a manner that provides its residents with services of an appropriate standard. The New Zealand Health and Disability Sector Standards also require that rest homes ensure the operation of their serv...

6. [2022] NZEmpC 87 H v Employment Relations Authority [pdf, 264 KB]

   ...counsel, Mr Hood.10 Instead that sum was directed to be paid to the Crown.11 [11] Against that background H has applied to judicially review the Authority proceedings referred to earlier. RPW has applied to strike out H’s proceeding and in response H has sought judgment by default. Both of those applications are to be heard on 23 May 2022. 7 Employment Relations Act 2000, s 149(3)(b). 8 RPW v H (No 6) [2019] NZERA 121 (Member Larmer). 9 RPW v H [2019] NZERA 367 (Member...

7. Director of Proceedings v Health New Zealand [2024] NZHRRT 37 [pdf, 710 KB]

   ...weeks’ gestation. 47. The Consensus Statement also outlines how [redacted] screening should be organised at DHBs: “An effective [redacted] screening service requires each NICU to have a unit specific screening protocol with clear defined responsibilities for each of the medical personnel involved. It is suggested that each NICU should have a [redacted] nurse coordinator, or neonatal associate clinical nurse manager (ACNM) responsible for [redacted] screening. A reco...

8. [2023] NZIACDT 25 – ED v Dai - Sanctions (25 September 2023) [pdf, 136 KB]

   ...unlicensed people communicate with his clients directly, but then excuses himself where the unlicensed person becomes uncontrollable (as he says FN was) leading to immigration advice being given “out of scope”. He does not appreciate that he is responsible for what unlicensed persons do in his name. If he engages them, he must control them. Mr Dai also blames the complainant for the lack of direct communication, since she did not provide an email address and insisted on documen...

9. LCDT Annual Report 2023 [pdf, 471 KB]

   ...in respect of non- practitioner employees working in a legal or conveyancing practice. As can be seen, the Act has a more consumer-oriented approach than its predecessor, the Law Practitioners Act 1982. It also seeks to put in place a “more responsive regulatory regime”. This latter aspect is reinforced as part of s 231 “responsibilities of chairperson” where subsection (1)(a) refers to the “orderly and expeditious discharge of the functions of the Disciplinary Tribuna...

10. LCRO 135/2024 FA v TK and GY (25 March 2025) [pdf, 184 KB]

    ...that your recent communication deviates from the terms set out in the Sealed Order and contradicts both your previous advice dated …, and the principle of fairness and consistency. [18] The firm’s reply to this email is not in the materials. In response to it, the applicant emailed again, quoting cl 2(d) of the Order and stating: I question why this has not been followed. It is obvious my sisters and I are bound by section 2(d) and the situation as set out, is non-negotiable givin...