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1. National Standards Committee 1 v Grey [2024] NZLCDT 36 (15 November 2024) [pdf, 193 KB]

   ...order to the interviewer in the course of the interview would only draw attention to the names having been used and thereby make the situation worse. Secondly, she submitted that she was not the lawyer for the interviewer and ought not to be held responsible for the interviewer’s actions. [36] Mr Collins submitted that Ms Grey’s obligations ought to extend to “…the obligation to refrain from, or withdraw from, participation in a media interview where there is reason for c...

2. [2025] NZIACDT 01 – ZJ v Liu (13 January 2025) [pdf, 158 KB]

   ...the associate a list of the payments owed to him, including $800 regarding the complainant. 3 [10] Immigration NZ approved the visa on 10 March 2023. It was valid for six months. It permitted the complainant to work in an extreme weather response and recovery role for any employer. Mr Liu copied the visa to the agent on the same day. [11] The complainant arrived in New Zealand on 21 March 2023. COMPLAINT [12] On 20 September 2023, the complainant made a complaint to the Au...

3. Richards v Rangi - Part Kai Iwi 5E2 and Lot 1, 3 and 5 DP 8968 (2025) 499 Aotea MB 139 (499 AOT 139) [pdf, 317 KB]

   ...Court proceedings were not received by whānau. The delay or lack of notification and even understanding by kaumātua prevented the submitters from fully understanding the implications of the proposed partition, be able to prepare a meaningful response, and meant that they were absent from hearings. (d) The block holds cultural, historical, and spiritual significance to the submitters’ whānau. It is a physical link to their tupuna and a crucial part of their whānau identity...

4. K Ltd v UD [2024] NZDT 568 (15 July 2024) [pdf, 248 KB]

   ...requires parties to a contract to mitigate their loss. 26. For completion I also note that XC raised that: a) KS should have checked the placement of the pool was still correct after UD hit it with the excavator. However UD had assumed the responsibility of back filling the pool in contracting for a DIY pool. K Ltd did not have an obligation to check if placement of the pool had been affected when the excavator hit it. I am satisfied KS had explained how to backfill the pool to UD...

5. Summary report on workshop feedback on ways to reduce cost compliance [pdf, 7.9 MB]

   ...would work for them. One franchisor said they would not set up a DBG for their real estate agent franchisees. Their reluctance reflects that franchisors do not have clients and have no visibility over the transactions. The franchisees hold the responsibility and liability relating for the AML/CFT obligations. Franchisors could support through regional training. 8 Barriers exist to using third part reliance to reduce compliance costs Participants are reluctant to use relianc...

6. [2024] NZEnvC 205 Rosemarke Investments Ltd v Auckland Council [pdf, 278 KB]

   ...charges that the Council claimed for the processing of Rosemarke’s application were reasonable. [24] Mr Littlejohn submitted that the withdrawal of the appeal before it was argued cannot be categorised as misconduct. Rather, Rosemarke acted responsibly in the face of Council’s submissions and legal advice provided to it, so as to avoid further attendances by the Council and the Court. Arguments were not advanced without substance [25] Rosemarke submitted it did not advance a...

7. Iosefa v New Zealand Law Society [2024] NZLCDT 26 (28 August 2024) [pdf, 119 KB]

   ...client’s funds in his trust account. He made false certificates to the Law Society to conceal his theft. He had used the money to pay tax debts and thereby avoid bankruptcy proceedings. His financial problems had mounted since 1995 when he assumed responsibility for a debt of $70,000 relating to his mother’s funeral. His home was the subject of a forced sale which left him with a shortfall to pay the mortgagee. [3] At sentencing, the Court of Appeal recognised4 “this compo...

8. Bevan-Smith v One New Zealand Group Ltd (Strike Out) [2024] NZHRRT 48 [pdf, 583 KB]

   ...at [11]–[14] and [16], and the authorities there cited. 3 Gwizo at [46] and the authorities there cited. 4 Gwizo at [49]. 5 Greer v Commissioner of Police [2024] NZHC 104 at [29]–[30] and authorities there cited. 4 GCSB. One NZ’s response was to neither confirm nor deny whether it held that information. [15] Dr Bevan-Smith considers he was subject to investigation by the intelligence services and that One NZ does hold personal information about him, including a Type 1 in...

9. 202412 LTIB Topic Consultation Document [pdf, 318 KB]

   ...includes: • what the topic is and why it matters, • how we will create the Briefings, • a short overview of courts and justice services, • how you can share your feedback. Our Role Ministry of Justice The Ministry of Justice is responsible for managing the justice and legal system. This system protects people's rights and freedoms, decides what actions are against the law and their punishments, and makes sure the rules for running the country are followed. The Min...

10. Wild v Ministry for Primary Industries (Strike Out) [2024] NZHRRT 12 [pdf, 239 KB]

    ...THE HUMAN RIGHTS REVIEW TRIBUNAL [2024] NZHRRT 12 I TE TARAIPIUNARA MANA TANGATA 2 [2] The Certificate of Investigation Ms Wild provided with her claim records that the Privacy Commissioner commenced an investigation into whether MPI’s response to her 22 March 2020 request breached IPP 6. However, the Certificate of Investigation does not record any investigation into the other IPPs that Ms Wild alleges have been breached. [3] MPI disputes that it has interfered with Ms Wi...