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1. Elvin - Lot 154D2B2B1 Parish of Te Puna (2007) 90 Tauranga MB 53 (90 T 53) [pdf, 2.5 MB]

   ...gave evidence that she had spoken with her siblings and that they are all of the same mind. They have their own properties elsewhere, and they do not wish to take on the further financial burden that this property would represent. While they would care for their mother if she needed help none of the children felt able to cope with the ongoing rates, insurance and maintenance associated with the propeliy once their parents were dead. COLIN LESTER ELVIN MLC TAU A20070001578 [10 August...

2. [2021] NZREADT 54 – Complaints Assessment Committee 2106 v Mathers (6 December 2021) [pdf, 257 KB]

   ...her conduct would be regarded as disgraceful. In the alternative, the defendant was charged with misconduct under s 73(c)(iii), in that she wilfully or recklessly contravened r 6.3 of the Real Estate Agents Act (Professional Conduct and Client Care) Rules 2012 (the rules). Rule 6.3 requires an agent not to engage in conduct likely to bring the industry into disrepute. [6] The charges were filed in the Tribunal on 30 June 2021. [7] Ms Mather filed a response on 9 July 2021. [8] O...

3. Williams v Accident Compensation Corporation [2017] NZHRRT 26 [pdf, 174 KB]

   ...frustrated that the decision made by ACC had not been based on information which was accurate and up to date. He felt ACC staff had abused their statutory power and had treated him with contempt. He felt alienated from a system which was supposed to protect his right to compensation for work-related injury. [23.7] The significant stress and anxiety, loss of dignity and humiliation were a direct consequence of the termination of the weekly compensation payments. Had there been no br...

4. LCDT - 2018 annual report [pdf, 572 KB]

   ...Disciplinary Tribunal”. The purposes of the Act are set out in s 3 as follows: “3 Purposes (1) The purposes of this Act are— (a) to maintain public confidence in the provision of legal services and conveyancing services: (b) to protect the consumers of legal services and conveyancing services: (c) to recognise the status of the legal profession and to establish the new profession of conveyancing practitioner. (2) To achieve those purposes, this Act, among ot...

5. [2022] NZACC 012 - LB v Accident Compensation Corporation (Mental Injury) [pdf, 233 KB]

   ...sexual abuse. The Corporation sought further information from the appellant’s GP, but, because that information was not forthcoming, the claim was declined on 2 June 2010. [5] On 27 April 2011, the Corporation received GP notes from a Health Care centre as well as a medical certificate from Dr Nathan Joseph, GP, requesting an impairment assessment. [6] On 5 May 2011, the Corporation issued a decision declining the lump sum/independence allowance application on the basis that it...

6. [2022] NZEnvC 264 Willowridge Developments Limited v Queenstown Lakes District Council [pdf, 2.2 MB]

   ...manner that: 29.2.2 PART 5 TRANSPORT 29 a. is safe and efficient for all transport modes and users, including those with restricted mobility, and particularly in relation to facilities such as hospitals, educational facilities, and day care facilities; b. is compatible with the classification of the road by: (i) ensuring that accesses and new intersections are appropriately located and designed and do not discourage walking and cycling or result in unsafe conditions fo...

7. Shi v REAA (reserved decision) [2013] NZREADT 2 [pdf, 62 KB]

   ...the judgment of the Court is made in the interests of the community, having regard for the profession. [16] This principle is equally applicable to licensing decisions under the Act. The purpose of the consumer-focussed Act is to: “promote and protect the interests of consumers in respect of transactions that relate to real estate and to promote public confidence in the performance of real estate agency work.” (refer s.3 of the Act). [17] For consumers, real estate transaction...

8. Nottingham v Accident Compensation Corporation (Social Rehabilitation) [2022] NZACC 212 [pdf, 214 KB]

   ...description. [6] On 23 March 2017, Ms Angela Jones, Occupational Therapist, completed an Integration Assessment Report, and noted, inter alia: Dermot reports that he is now able to stand independently in the shower and complete his own personal cares. Dermot has been provided with a shower commode as due to access issue with the shower at home ACC had funded him being able to access showers at a local rest home. Dermot found this to be difficult as he needs to work around other...

9. LQ v VN LCRO 43 / 2011 (3 May 2012) [pdf, 107 KB]

   ...his lawyer at all about the matter. She does not know what the content of those discussions were but objects in principle to any discussions taking place at all. [50] There is some basis for LQ’s objection. Rule 8 of the Conduct and Client Care Rules provides as follows: “A lawyer has a duty to protect and to hold in strict confidence all information concerning a client, the retainer, and the clients business and affairs acquired in a course of the professional relationship�...

10. 2024 NZPSPLA 023 pdf [pdf, 197 KB]

    ...would have expected that he gave it the relevant (little) weight it was due. The fact that he considered it does not mean it was determinative. [42] Ms JK also says that given she was a member of the employing committee, Mr DX owed her a duty of care as well as that which he owed to the specific committee members who contracted him. Mr DX was not employed by Ms JK and her argument that he owes her the same duty of care he owes his employer is nonsensical. He was employed to investig...