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1. [2025] NZIACDT 09 – ZZ v Wen (10 February 2025) [pdf, 247 KB]

   ...it, uphold it but take no further action or uphold it and impose one or more sanctions.4 [24] The sanctions that may be imposed by the Tribunal are set out in the Act.5 The focus of professional disciplinary proceedings is not punishment but the protection of the public.6 1 Immigration Advisers Licensing Act 2007, s 45(2) and (3). 2 Section 49(3) and (4). 3 Sparks v Immigration Advisers Complaints and Disciplinary Tribunal [2017] NZHC 376 at [93]. 4 Immigration Advisers Licensin...

2. Characteristics-of-children-and-young-people-who-offend_v1.0.pdf [pdf, 446 KB]

   ...main areas of focus for reducing serious and persistent youth offending. It is important to note that risk factors do not operate in isolation and no single factor is responsible for explaining why a child or young person offends. Along with protective factors that mitigate youth offending, the causal mechanisms involved, and evidence from successful past interventions, the risk factors that contribute to youth offending are one of the main components that provide a solid foundati...

3. Estate of Moloney v Accident Compensation Corporation [2024] NZACC 203 [pdf, 191 KB]

   ...artemesia. Dr Shelton recorded that Ms Moloney contemplated travelling to Zurich for assisted dying. However, he advised against it as she was too ill for travelling. [25] On 28 December 2020, Mrs Maloney was referred by Dr Shelton to palliative care for symptom management. [26] On 7 January 2021, an MRI scan was reported by Dr Kallarackel to show marked progression of the hepatic metastatic disease, and that both lobes of the liver were now infiltrated: Marked hepatomegaly. Pseu...

4. Justice Sector Outlook March 2016 [pdf, 682 KB]

   ...historic Waitangi Tribunal claims remain to be completed; as these come to an end, contemporary claims will rise, but these are expected to be less costly. • Family Court Proceedings Reform Act 2013. The Act introduced Family Dispute Resolutions for care of children cases in the Family Court. The aim is to resolve parenting matters outside of court; the result, since the Act was implemented in March 2014, is a 19% reduction in the number of Care of Children Act applications. This has r...

5. Justice Sector Outlook June 2016 [pdf, 889 KB]

   ...historic Waitangi Tribunal claims remain to be completed; as these come to an end, contemporary claims will rise, but these are expected to be less costly. • Family Court Proceedings Reform Act 2013. The Act introduced Family Dispute Resolutions for care of children cases in the Family Court. The aim is to resolve parenting matters outside of court; the result, since the Act was implemented in March 2014, is a 19% reduction in the number of Care of Children Act applications. This has r...

6. YCAP - youth offending teams guide [pdf, 14 MB]

   ...than if you are working alone. You can: • make a positive difference to youth: YOT members can break down ‘silos’ and tap into the combined knowledge, energy, innovation and problem-solving ability of other people in the community who care about youth justice. You can use that energy to inspire real and long-lasting positive change • use resources effectively: as a group, you can identify how to best use funding and other resources, and you will have more chance of inf...

7. Xu v The Real Estate Agents Authority (CAC 412) and Lim and Lynch [2018] NZREADT 63 [pdf, 293 KB]

   ...his complaint to the Agency in a proper manner. Appeal issues [11] As Mr Mortimer submitted for the Authority, the underlying principles as to licensees’ conduct (set out in the Real Estate Agents Act (Professional Conduct and Client Care) Rules 2012 (“the Rules”)) are clear, and were not contentious. A licensee must exercise skill, care, competence, and diligence (r 5.1), must act in good faith and deal fairly with all parties engaged in a transaction (r 6.2), and must...

8. HM v Accident Compensation Corporation (Personal Injury) [2024] NZACC 004 [pdf, 199 KB]

   ...how often this happens – is this an ordinary or relatively rare outcome of taking this medication? Benzodiazepines are known to be associated with an increase in suicidal ideation. While this is not common, it happens often enough in one’s career to need to be aware of it. This is borne out by the literature, with the New Zealand Health Department Medsafe data sheet describing suicidal issues as a potential adverse effect. This is seen in situations where benzodiazepines are a...

9. [2024] NZIACDT 07 – MM v Ma (30 January 2024) [pdf, 203 KB]

   ...January 2024. She does not seek an oral hearing. ASSESSMENT [32] The following provisions of the Code are relevant: General 1. A licensed immigration adviser must be honest, professional, diligent and respectful and conduct themselves with due care and in a timely manner. Client Care 2. A licensed immigration adviser must: … c. facilitate the provision of interpreters and translators as appropriate … Conflicts of interest 5. Where a licensed immigration adviser i...

10. [2016] NZEmpC 50 NZ Nurses Org & Anor v Waikato District Health Board [pdf, 249 KB]

    ...and (from August 1990) had worked as a nurse on a casual basis at Tauranga Hospital and as a practice nurse for a GP in Tauranga. She began training as a midwife in February 1992 and completed the training by December 1993. 1996-1997 Birthcare Huntly (as a midwife). 1997-2012 Waikato District Health Board (as a caseload midwife and then as a CMM). [10] Ms Panettiere resigned from her position with the WDHB in a letter dated 16 November 2012. It is not necessary for me to p...