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1. Ward v Maccol Developments Ltd [pdf, 194 KB]

   ...E2 and B2 of the regulations made under the Building Act 1991. [36] The Owners also claim against the First respondent, Maccol in tort. The Owners say at law, Maccol owed them as immediate (and subsequent) purchasers, a non-delegable duty of care as the developer of their property to ensure that proper care and skill was exercised in the construction of the dwellinghouse on the development property. [37] The Owners claim that Maccol breached the duty of care by failing to ex...

2. AQ v UD LCRO 188/2013 (10 August 2013) [pdf, 206 KB]

   ...further action in relation to her complaint against Mr UD. Mr UD was counsel for Mrs AQ in a High Court appeal hearing. Background [2] Mrs AQ and Mr B are the parents of C. They were involved in Family Court proceedings in relation to C’s care. The pivotal issue was whether or not Mr B had sexually abused his daughter or whether for any other reason he was not a suitable person to have the unsupervised care of his daughter during weekends. The Family Court found that M...

3. Finau v Tangilanu [2014] NZIACDT 50 (15 April 2014) [pdf, 110 KB]

   ...Code of Conduct in relation to ceasing her services, in that she: [4.1.1] Did not take reasonable steps to ensure her clients’ interests were represented when she could not continue as their representative; in doing so she breached her duties of care, diligence, respect and professionalism under the Code of Conduct (clause 1.1(c)); and [4.1.2] Failed to confirm in writing when work ceased part way through an immigration process (clause 3(b) of the Code of Conduct). [5] In outline,...

4. Naera v Fenwick - Whakapoungakau 24 block (2010) 15 Waiariki MB 279 (15 WAR 279) [pdf, 379 KB]

   ...owners. Such minimalist engagement is caused, in part, by the lack of appropriate systems within the current Māori land tenure system that should include a robust owner address identification and maintenance process. [57] In summary, having carefully reviewed the trust order, it is difficult to discern, in the absence of authority, how the position can be any different to that expressed by Judge Savage in 1999. My conclusion is that the Appellate Court authorities confirm that vot...

5. Youth Court - 10 myths & misunderstandings about family group conferences (FGCs) [pdf, 165 KB]

   ...Group Conference (FGC)” Reality This is far from the case. In most cases, the Police will not even consider charging the young person and bringing them to court, and so an FGC will not be held (unless there are other reasons to do so eg care and protection). Around 70% of cases will be resolved without an FGC occurring: 26% will result in warnings from the Police, and 43% will result in the Police using what is called “alternative action” - which is a formal, community-base...

6. JQ v QM LCRO 97 / 2011 (28 August 2012) [pdf, 84 KB]

   ...intimidating or inappropriate. It was claimed that the Practitioner was ringing in his personal capacity as a defendant, not in his professional capacity as a lawyer. Counsel submitted that in these circumstances the Lawyers: Conduct and Client Care Rules 2008 (“the Rules”) did not apply. [7] In the course of the Standards Committee enquiry the Practitioner was asked to specifically address whether or not the test of misconduct set out in section 7(1)(b)(ii) applied to him. T...

7. Harvey v CAC 10063 & Kelsall [2012] NZREADT 21 [pdf, 114 KB]

   ...journalist having telephoned the appellant, as the listing real estate agent, to ascertain whether there had been developments towards the sale of the property since the auction. [8] It is clear to us that the appellant, who gave evidence and was carefully cross- examined before us, has been proud of his record up till now of no complaints being made against him as a real estate agent for over 12 years. He is a highly successful agent selling about 45 to 50 houses per annum.

8. Penzance v Runcorn LCRO 170 / 2009 (10 February 2010) [pdf, 69 KB]

   ...the nature of the relationship with Mr Penzance and various intimate details. [9] At the hearing Mr Penzance referred to the applicable legislation and professional rules. In particular he referred to r 8.7 of the Rules of Conduct and Client Care which prohibit the use of confidential information. The rule states: 8.7 A lawyer must not use information that is confidential to a client (including a former client) for the benefit of any other person or of the lawyer. 8.7.1 A lawyer...

9. Justice Matters - issue 01 - December 2015 [pdf, 2.8 MB]

   ...proving effective, with the Manukau Customer Service Centre assessed as the best in the country in a customer survey. Witness technology Witnesses can give evidence from another room via state-of-the-art video link to the courtroom. The witness is protected from direct contact with the defendant. PAGE 4 JUSTICEMATTERS Triple boost for victim support Victims’ information services • Victims Code • Chief Victims Advisor A number of recent initiatives highlight the Ministry o...

10. Khan v Khetarpal [2016] NZIACDT 6 (22 January 2016) [pdf, 239 KB]

    ...interest against Ms Khetarpal’s interests (A v Professional Conduct Committee at [82]). [45] When dealing with integrity issues there is never any certainty that, short of exclusion from a profession, a person will not reoffend. This Tribunal must carefully weigh the circumstances. It is appropriate to place an element of considered trust in a practitioner who has shown the capacity and willingness to rehabilitate. [46] Dishonesty points to the need to remove a practitioner from a pr...