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1. LCRO 176/2016+193/2016 RQ and TS v VU [pdf, 220 KB]

   ...no details of her will despite the fact that he had himself applied for probate of Mrs XW’s will on 16 July 2015 and, if so, whether Mr VU breached his professional obligations under the Lawyers and Conveyancers Act (Lawyers: Conduct and Client Care) Rules 2008 [the Rules] or any other enactment; • Whether Mr VU failed to respond to the complainants’ email of 2 September 2015 requesting clarification as to the nature and extent of his involvement with Mrs XW’s estate and, if so,...

2. AB v FT LCRO 008/2015 (30 June 2016) [pdf, 98 KB]

   ...charge out rate of $300 per hour was less than he would normally charge, and certainly less than someone with his experience and seniority would charge. [42] Mr FT notes rule 9.1 of the the Lawyers and Conveyancers Act (Lawyers: Conduct and Client Care) Rules 2008 (the rules), which sets out the factors to be taken into account when determining a reasonable fee. He submits that the fees charged by him were entirely in accordance with the rule 9.1 criteria. He submits that:25 Looking a...

3. [2011] NZCA 14 CA405/2010 Idea Services Ltd v Dickson [pdf, 161 KB]

   ...disbursements. We certify for second counsel. REASONS OF THE COURT (Given by Chambers J) Sleepovers [1] Idea Services Ltd, the appellant, employs Phillip Dickson, the respondent, as a community service worker. Mr Dickson in this role provides care and support for people with disabilities who live in community homes. He is sometimes required to do what the parties call ―sleepovers‖. On sleepovers, Mr Dickson is required to be at the community home overnight so that he...

4. LCRO 251+250/2016 MJY and VYW v WLB, WLB v MJY and VYW (21 September 2018) [pdf, 281 KB]

   ...The Lawyer’s Complaints Service set out Mr MJY and Mrs VYW’s complaints in a Notice of Hearing5 in the following manner: (a) Whether Mr WLB breached any or all of rr 9 and 9.1 of the Lawyers and Conveyancers Act (Lawyers: Conduct and Client Care) Rules 2008 (RCCC) by: (i) charging fees that were unfair and unreasonable; and (ii) incorrectly charging fees in relation to R JY’s personal affairs to the JY Family Trust. (b) Whether Mr WLB breached r 9.6 of the RCCC by failing...

5. Whaanga - Anewa (2012) 22 Tairawhiti MB 167 (22 TRW 167) [pdf, 238 KB]

   ...Act are not simply restricted to the development of land for farming or even income earning purposes and that the provisions of the Act must also contemplate occupation, development and utilisation of land for the purposes of recognising and or protecting an area of historical, scenic and cultural interest [and] use and the reservation of the land and when I say the land, 80% of the land as a Māori reservation, confirms that and I have also Sir attached the orders declaring the lan...

6. Justice Sector Outlook March 2016 revised [pdf, 820 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...

7. Justice Sector Outlook June 2016 [pdf, 1004 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...

8. NZCVS topical report Cycle 1 (2018) - Important findings [pdf, 1.3 MB]

   .............................................................................................. 22 Disclaimer 1. This report contains only information about people aged 15 years and above. The survey does not cover children younger than 15 years of age. 2. While all care and diligence has been taken in processing, analysing, and extracting data and information for this publication, the Ministry of Justice gives no warranty that it is error free and will not be liable for any loss or...

9. LCRO 250+251/2016 MJY and VYW v WLB, WLB v MJY and VYW (21 September 2018) [pdf, 281 KB]

   ...The Lawyer’s Complaints Service set out Mr MJY and Mrs VYW’s complaints in a Notice of Hearing5 in the following manner: (a) Whether Mr WLB breached any or all of rr 9 and 9.1 of the Lawyers and Conveyancers Act (Lawyers: Conduct and Client Care) Rules 2008 (RCCC) by: (i) charging fees that were unfair and unreasonable; and (ii) incorrectly charging fees in relation to R JY’s personal affairs to the JY Family Trust. (b) Whether Mr WLB breached r 9.6 of the RCCC by failing...

10. Tait v Kruger - Tauarau Block (2021) 252 Waiariki MB 180 (252 WAR 180) [pdf, 303 KB]

    ...respondents do not dispute that they have no confidence in the trust structure and the trust chairperson, which is widely known. However, they seek to remain as trustees now that it has been made clear that the role of the marae trustees is to care for the marae lands and buildings and that the trust does not govern the hapū, the hapū governs themselves. They also seek an adjournment of the application for six months to allow them time to develop further legal submissions and to t...