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1. ENVC Hearing 6Oct14 DM Piritahi Maikara Ropata [pdf, 165 KB]

   ...times I would ask the same questions, Nani would always answer with patience and love. 21. I taught for several years in the primary school sector however this changed when my son got into serious trouble. I feel my grandfather felt partially responsible, that he let me down. From then onwards he would give his full attention to me at the drop of a hat. I would ring and say let’s go North and we would without any hesitation. 22. By this time it was 2004. I had just come off t...

2. Recorded Music NZ Limited v Telecom NZ 6806 [2014] NZCOP 4 [pdf, 111 KB]

   ...notice and the warning notice refer to the same sound recording, Reflektor by Arcade Fire. The enforcement notice pertains to the alleged file sharing of the song Gangsta by Schoolboy Q. [14] Neither the Applicant nor the Tribunal has received a response of any kind (including any formal “challenge” under s 122G) from the Respondent. [15] The Applicant filed an application pursuant to s122J of the Act with the Tribunal on 18 July 2014 claiming a total sum of $1043.42 as follows...

3. Brooks v CAC 20002 & Anor [2013] NZREADT 112 [pdf, 138 KB]

   ...neighbouring building, they would have achieved a much higher profit as covered below. Background Before the Committee [7] The appellant and his wife purchased 151C Clovelly Road, Bucklands Beach in March 2011. The licensee was the listing agent responsible for selling the property on behalf of the vendor. Some time following settlement of the sale and purchase agreement, the appellant discovered that a proposed new two level home would be built very close to the appellant’s west...

4. [2014] NZEmpC 227 O’Hagan v Waitomo Adventures Ltd [pdf, 129 KB]

   ...Month (“EOM”) figures at the material time. 7. The judgment was therefore obtained by fraud: Particulars a) In the Employment Relations Authority the [Defendant’s] director gave evidence that: “The Reservations Manager has total responsibility for the cash that is placed into the safe each night and balancing the cash. From time to time I have accessed the reservations computer. I should point out that the Office Manager/Reservations Manager does not have her own...

5. Waimana 1C1A2B2 Trust v Tuna – Waimana No 1C No1A No2B No2 (2013) 76 Waiariki MB 19 (76 WAR 19) [pdf, 159 KB]

   ...of Māori freehold land. Background [2] The Waimana 1C1A2B2 Ahu Whenua Trust (‘the Trust’) was established in 1977.1 It administers a block of Māori freehold land consisting of 66.4304 hectares. Currently there are 29 owners. [3] The responsible trustees listed on the title are Brian Hori, Don Wharepouri Titoko, Kiwi Titoko, Margaret Ruru, Riaka Hiākita (deceased) and Wharenui Tuna, with Hapimana Hori as an advisory trustee.2 [4] The initial application sought a replace...

6. Canterbury District Law Society Complaints Committee 2 v Iosefa [2009] NZLCDT 5 [pdf, 65 KB]

   ...monies stolen had not occurred despite requests from his client for payment. [24] At the hearing of the charge before us, we became troubled by these circumstances and we raised our concerns with the practitioner’s counsel. [25] Mr Eaton’s response was that we should see the practitioner’s conduct in not making the disclosure to the hearing in 2005 as understandable and typical of ordinary frailties of human behaviour and that therefore we should not put too much weight on thi...

7. EA v WSC2 LCRO 11 / 2011 (24 June 2011) [pdf, 124 KB]

   ...in the District Court, [North Island]. Matters were put on hold pending completion of Court proceedings. As the Court proceedings have now concluded, the Committee considers it appropriate that its investigation progress. Please provide a response to the matters raised in the letter to you dated 2 December 2008 (copy attached). Your response is requested by 23 September 2010. [7] On 23 September 2010, the Applicant wrote to the Complaints Service and raised a preliminary poin...

8. CA v DO LCRO 68 / 2012 (26 September 2013) [pdf, 98 KB]

   ...indication on the Standards Committee file that ZZ’s report of 4 October was provided to the parties. [51] Following its meeting on 1 June 2011, the Committee determined to inquire into the complaint and it issued a Notice of Hearing seeking responses by 7 July 2011. Neither CA nor the Complainant responded and the date for responses was extended to 1 August 2011. [52] CA’s response was to forward a copy of an affidavit sworn by the neighbour/friend of DP that sought CA’s...

9. Geldenhuys v C Yap [2013] NZIACDT 42 (15 July 2013) [pdf, 141 KB]

   ...inevitably follows from a professional person failing to meet their obligations to a client. [69] In this case I am satisfied that Ms Yap’s conduct does justify an award of general damages, but it will be modest. Ms Yap has persistently resisted taking responsibility for refunding fees, and effectively put Ms Geldenhuys to the greatest difficulty possible in addressing Ms Yap’s misconduct. Ms Geldenhuys has understandably found this to be a difficult and demanding process, which has...

10. Audit summary report FINAL [pdf, 608 KB]

    ...appropriately according to their individual needs and characteristics. By skilfully representing vulnerable people, lawyers add value to the justice system. . . . [the lawyer] was consistently professional in her dealings with her clients. Her response to her clients showed the quality of her care and commitment to her clients. High-quality practice was typified by excellent interactions with other justice system users, including meeting the needs of Courts and Police. Communication qu...