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1. [2023] NZIACDT 22 - OT v Ramos (27 June 2023) [pdf, 150 KB]

   ...instructed on about 18 August 2022. 1 OT v Ramos [2023] NZIACDT 13. 3 [10] On 19 August 2022, Ms Ramos refunded the fee of $4,460. Decision of the Tribunal [11] It was found by the Tribunal that Ms Ramos had: (1) Failed to exercise due care in ensuring the residence application was lodged as instructed, in breach of cl 1 of the Code. (2) Failed to provide a new or amended written agreement for seeking Ministerial intervention, in breach of cl 18(a). (3) Failed to conf...

2. Justice Statistics data tables - notes and trends December 2019 [pdf, 183 KB]

   ...Family Court applications In 2019, there were 61,957 substantive applications filed in the Family Court. The number of applications increased 2% from 2018. The largest number of applications were ‘guardianship’ cases, which relate to the Care of Children Act 2004 (excluding Hague) (30%; 18,463 applications), followed by applications for care or protection under the Oranga Tamariki Act 1989 (17%; 10,606 applications) (Figure 7). Figure 7: Guardianship cases had the highes...

3. [2025] NZLCDT 12 Auckland Standards Committee 4 v O'Boyle (10 March 2025) [pdf, 203 KB]

   ...decision should give adequate reasons for determinations. The decision we deliver to the parties intends to do so. However, for the copy available to the public, we have chosen to redact many portions, whether sentences or paragraphs. We do so to protect the privacy of Ms O’Boyle and members of her family in respect of evidence, and our comments and findings, that go beyond what should be shared publicly. In some of the resultant gaps, we offer an indicative note; in others it i...

4. Graeme James Lawrence - Evidence in Chief [pdf, 3.4 MB]

   ...benefits of a prohibited activity rule • Opportunity cost for harvesting species in discrete locations2 G Little overlap between fishing effort and ecologically significant marine sites.3 • Efficiency of providing whole of community benefit in protection of known sites and this benefit is greater than cost to individual fishers. • Effective in achieving protection, will assist in achieving enhancement and restoration. b. Rebuttal Evidence (14 September 2016) in respect to...

5. Vucich & Anor v CAC306 & Ors [2015] NZREADT 40 [pdf, 204 KB]

   ...the highest level of unsatisfactory conduct, almost bordering on reckless and wilful. He was fined $3,000 and censured. In its 7 August 2014 decision the Committee stated in general: “In the Committee’s view the licensees were intentionally protecting their own interests and had an obligation to advise both the complainant and the purchasers to seek advice and should not have remained silent. In doing so, they have breached Rule 6.3 of the Rules.” [9] That Rule provides that...

6. Incitement-of-Hatred-Hate-Crime-and-Discrimination_FINAL.pdf [pdf, 559 KB]

   ...Comments 1. Next steps to address incitement of hatred, hate crime, and discrimination Cabinet Paper Ministry of Justice 14 November 2022 Some information has been withheld in accordance with the following section of the OIA: 9(2)(h) to protect the confidentiality of legal professional privilege 9(2)(f)(iv) to protect the confidentiality of advice tendered by Ministers and officials 2. Next steps to address incitement of hatred, hate crime, and discrimination Cabinet Minute...

7. Hartley v Balemi [pdf, 401 KB]

   ...found to be necessary. This summary, which follows the headings and work items shown in Mr Ewen’s schedule, is; Preliminary & general Scaffold 16,000 Tarpaulins 9,000 Rubbish & general P & G 12,000 Protection 5,000 Design, consents & supervision 20,000 62,000 Retaining wall Check & repair waterproofing 1,300 Plumbing & tiling work 5,000 Replace strapping & linings 2,200 8,500 Decking...

8. Director of Proceedings v Nelson [2013] NZHRRT 38 [pdf, 275 KB]

   ...overview [133] DISCUSSION BURDEN OF PROOF AND STANDARD OF PROOF [135] ASSESSMENT OF THE EVIDENCE [143] Conflicts – overview [145] Conflicts – assessment [147] Conflicts – findings [152] THE CODE OF RIGHTS AND ALTERNATIVE HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS [158] Capacity in which treatment given [164] THE REQUIRED STANDARD OF CARE [170] Preliminary [170] Identifying the standard [171] Whether other approaches helpful [176] Six general principles of health care [178] THE BRE...

9. BORA Exclusive Economic Zone and Continental Shelf (Environmental Effects) Bill [pdf, 174 KB]

   ...economic zone or continental shelf where those activities may have effects on the environment and on existing interests. 4. The Bill gives effect to New Zealand’s obligations under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea to manage and protect the natural resources of the EEZ. The Bill aims to achieve a balance between economic development and the protection of the environment and existing interests. It also includes a general duty for adverse effects to be avoided, remedi...

10. Prasad v Devi [2014] NZIACDT 88 (15 September 2014) [pdf, 182 KB]

    ...adviser wholly failed to engage with Immigration New Zealand’s concerns when they raised issues around the apparent inconsistencies between the applications lodged by her and that which had previously been lodged by the complainant. Her conduct lacked care, diligence and professionalism. She breached clause 1 of the Code of Conduct. [3] The second ground of complaint the Tribunal upheld was a breach of clause 1.1(c) of the Code of Conduct. That clause required the adviser to “take re...