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1. LCRO 165/2019 RG v TQ (19 May 2021) [pdf, 200 KB]

   ...Attached to that correspondence was a notice of hearing, addressed solely to Mr RG, which identified the issues to be considered by the Committee as: (a) whether Mr RG breached r 3.8 of the Lawyers and Conveyancers Act (Lawyers: Conduct and Client Care) Rules 2008 by failing to ensure his practice had established and maintained appropriate procedures for handling of complaints by clients with a view to ensuring each complaint was dealt with promptly and fairly by the practice; and...

2. Brokenshaw - Te Kaha B6X2 (2003) 81 Ōpōtiki MB 18 (81 OPO 18) [pdf, 891 KB]

   ...Ottoway who resides in Australia, Glenis Dalgliesh who resides in London, England and Valerie Ottoway who resides at the property known at Te Kaha B6X2. This matter basically concerns the occupancy of Te Kaha B6X2 by Valerie Ottoway. It seems that she cared for her father during his last few years of life as he struggled and lost the fight against cancer. Caroline and her siblings, as the natural children of Raewyn Rakairoa Ottoway, now object to her being in occupancy. They say that s...

3. LCRO 141/2013 TM v DC (7 June 2017) [pdf, 220 KB]

   ...in connection with the proposed purchase of a business in [city] known as [Company] (the business). The business comprised [certain facilities]. [3] Mr DC had been recommended to Mr TM as having expertise in the sale and purchase of healthcare facilities. He also had personal experience in the ownership of associated facilities due to the fact that his family trust owned a one-half share in a [service facility] in [city]. 2 [4] Negotiations for the purchase of the busine...

4. [2020] NZIACDT 25 - RV v Aiolupotea (12 June 2020) [pdf, 164 KB]

   ...provide the client file to the Authority, in breach of cl 26(e); and (iv) failed to return documents to the complainant, in breach of cl 27(b). (3) negligent, or alternatively was unprofessional and did not conduct himself diligently and with due care in breach of cl 1 of the Code: (i) failed to inform the complainant about Immigration New Zealand’s letter of 8 March 2018; (ii) failed to respond to the letter of 8 March 2018; and (iii) failed to inform the complainant of the d...

5. LCRO 27/2018 DY v UQ [pdf, 142 KB]

   ...out of him. He ranted at me at which point I told him I was withdrawing. (emphasis added) [20] The Committee issued a notice of hearing on [date], describing the issues raised as including: (a) failed to act competently and with reasonable care in breach of Rule 3 of the Lawyers and Conveyancers Act (Lawyer: Conduct and Client Care) Rules 2008 (RPCC) and in particular failed to: (i) take adequate instructions in breach of Rules 7.1 and 13.3; (ii) follow instructions, in breach o...

6. LCRO 299/2013 DT v GB (23 May 2017) [pdf, 212 KB]

   ...without which the borrowing could not have proceeded. Mrs GB is correct. [18] The actions (or inactions) of a trustee are subject to the scrutiny and supervision of the High Court. In a number of decisions by this Office the LCRO has been careful to ensure that the complaints procedure provided for in the Lawyers and Conveyancers Act 2006 (the Act) is not used as a substitute for Court proceedings.15 For that reason, this decision does not address allegations made by Mrs GB that...

7. [2015] NZSSAA 009, 13 February [pdf, 66 KB]

   ...bedroom and her son the other. The third room was occupied by the appellant. [19] Mrs XXXX also gave evidence of the appellant ringing her and asking her not to speak to Work and Income about her situation. [20] Mrs XXXX gave her evidence in a careful and considered way. She clearly believed on the basis of her observations and interaction with Mr XXXX that he lived at the property with the appellant. [21] Other evidence included in the s 12K report included evidence of Mr X...

8. OIA-113748.pdf [pdf, 7 MB]

   ...they are publicly available. Some information has also been withheld under the following provisions of the Act: • section 9(2)(f)(iv), to maintain the confidentiality of advice tendered to Ministers and officials and • section 9(2)(g)(i), to protect the free and frank expression of opinions. In withholding information under section 9, the Ministry has considered the public interest and does not consider it outweighs withholding the information at this time. Please note that t...

9. RIS Regulatory Systems Justice Amendment Bill package [pdf, 1.1 MB]

   ...of these issues could cause ongoing inefficiencies, unwarranted costs and delays, and confusion around the intent of legislation. 4. Within these regulatory areas we have identified issues in the following Acts: Courts • Bail Act 2000 • Care of Children Act 2004 • Coroners Act 2006 • Courts Security Act 1999 • Criminal Disclosure Act 2008 • Criminal Procedure (Mentally Impaired Persons) Act 2003 • District Courts Act 2016 • Employment Relations Act 2000 • Jur...

10. The Impact of the Prostitution Reform Act on the Health and Safety Practices of Sex Workers Report [pdf, 819 KB]

    ...UNDERSTANDINGS OF SEX WORKERS’ HEALTH......................................................... 130 6.5 DISCUSSION ............................................................................................................................. 131 6.5.1 Health care services: .......................................................................................................... 131 6.5.2 Management practices.......................................................................................