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1. [2024] NZEnvC 161 Eden Epsom Residential Society Incorporated v Auckland Council [pdf, 7.2 MB]

   Eden Epsom Residential Protection Society Incorporated v Auckland Council IN THE ENVIRONMENT COURT AT AUCKLAND I TE KŌTI TAIAO O AOTEAROA KI TAMAKI MAKAURAU Decision [2024] NZEnvC 161 IN THE MATTER OF an appeal under clause 14(1) of Schedule 1 of the Resource Management Act 1991 against a decision on Private Plan Change 21 to the Auckland Unitary Plan BETWEEN EDEN-EPSOM RESIDENTIAL PROTECTION SOCIETY INCORPORATED (ENV-2020-AKL-079) Appellant AND AUCKLAND COUNCIL Resp...

2. LCRO 109/2023 W and F JM v EB and MK [pdf, 221 KB]

   ...progressed so far through the legal system in an attempt to stop the sale of our [property]. [15] Their complaint is that the actions of the respondents constituted a breach of r 2.3 of the Lawyers and Conveyancers Act (Lawyers: Conduct and Client Care) Rules 2008 (the Rules), which provides that: A lawyer must use legal processes only for proper purposes. A lawyer must not use, or knowingly assist in using, the law or legal processes for the purpose of 3 causing unnecessary...

3. Interim regulatory impact statement - jury trial timeliness [pdf, 2.3 MB]

   ...Statement | 12 has noted10 that up to a point, efficiency gains will benefit justice and the quality of justice. Therefore, the assessment of how jury trials are currently operating and what can be done to improving timeliness in the system, is a careful balance between protecting fair trial rights, and ensuring timely justice for defendants, victims, and reducing pressure on the court system itself. Population implications 27. Initiatives that are aimed at improving timeliness...

4. COVID-19 (Vaccinations) Legislation Bill [pdf, 247 KB]

   ...Bill with the Bill of Rights Act Section 11 – Right to refuse medical treatment 13. Section 11 of the Bill of Rights Act affirms that everyone has the right to refuse to undergo medical treatment. The right to refuse to undergo medical treatment protects the concept of personal autonomy and bodily integrity, specifically the idea that individuals have the right to determine for themselves what they do or do not do to their own body, free from restraint or coercion.7 (b) supporting...

5. LCRO 193/2017 AA v BB and CC (29 November 2019) [pdf, 153 KB]

   ...and Ms CC as: (a) threats and torts with no legal right or authority to be in possession of private, confidential privileged communications with an entity they had never represented; and (b) knowingly and wittingly breaking the complainant’s protected disclosure status and confidentiality; and (c) committing perjury; and (d) coercing witnesses; and 4 (e) knowingly assisting in the preparation of false and perjured submissions. [16] Mr AA attached to his review applicatio...

6. Berry v Rondel LCRO 130 / 2011 (2 February 2012) [pdf, 170 KB]

   ...gave rise to a conflict of interest whereby Mr Rondel should have declined to act for Ms Berry 2) Mr Rondel did not obtain Ms Berry’s informed consent in terms of Rule 6.1.1 of the Lawyers and Conveyancers Act (Lawyers: Conduct and Client Care) Rules 2008. 3) Mr Rondel did not provide Ms Berry with the information required to be provided by him pursuant to Rules 3.4 and 3.5. 4) Mr Rondel did not advise Ms Berry as to the terms of the Agreements or seek her instructions to var...

7. AN v TC LCRO 381/2013 (4 August 2015) [pdf, 88 KB]

   ...you have run out of time. I still need time to check and approve the section 21A Agreement, and on the basis of earlier documentation you have provided for other clients, I could not imagine that it would have been drafted appropriately or fairly, protecting both parties’ interests in these circumstances. I suggest that you forward me the draft and I will check it over on my return and get back to you ASAP in the week commencing 8 July next. [4] Mr TC’s response was: Your...

8. Evaluation of Family Mediation pilot [pdf, 205 KB]

   ...between the mediator, parties, lawyer for child, children (by agreement), third parties (also by agreement), followed by a report to the court. Family mediation tried to assist parties to develop their own solutions in relation to their children’s care; to resolve disputes faster; and to provide for the participation of children in the decision-making process. This study was undertaken to enable the Ministry of Justice to identify any implementation issues, assess the costs of the pilot, an...

9. Grants-Handbook-v4.81.pdf [pdf, 1.2 MB]

   ...7(1)(a) - (d) or (f) - (o) of the Act • hearings before the District Court, Family Court, High Court, Court of Appeal or Supreme Court • an application in a Youth Court under Part 7 of the Oranga Tamariki Act 1989, (child or young person in care of the chief executive of a social or cultural service agency) or for the review of a determination or order made by a Youth Court in proceedings of that type • a claim to be heard by the Waitangi Tribunal • a claim to be heard before t...

10. Grants Handbook v4.85.pdf [pdf, 1.2 MB]

    ...7(1)(a) - (d) or (f) - (o) of the Act • hearings before the District Court, Family Court, High Court, Court of Appeal or Supreme Court • an application in a Youth Court under Part 7 of the Oranga Tamariki Act 1989, (child or young person in care of the chief executive of a social or cultural service agency) or for the review of a determination or order made by a Youth Court in proceedings of that type • a claim to be heard by the Waitangi Tribunal • a claim to be heard before t...