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1. LCRO 55/2024 EFH and KFH v SP and NR (15 October 2024) [pdf, 239 KB]

   ...is desirable in the public interest that this decision be published in a form that does not directly identify the parties or others involved in the matter and otherwise in accordance with the LCRO Publication Guidelines. 23 [119] The NZLS is permitted to provide a copy of this decision to the first committee. DATED this 15TH day of October 2024 _________________________ FR Goldsmith Legal Complaints Review Officer In accordance with s 213 of Act, copies of this decision...

2. Thomas v Ministry of Social Development [2024] NZHRRT 63 [pdf, 356 KB]

   ...following remedies: (a) a declaration that the action of the defendant is an interference with the privacy of an individual: (b) an order restraining the defendant from continuing or repeating the interference, or from engaging in, or causing or permitting others to engage in, conduct of the same kind as that constituting the interference, or conduct of any similar kind specified in the order: (c) damages in accordance with section 88: (d) an order that the defendant perform any...

3. Phase 2 AML/CFT Reforms - Exposure draft amendment Bill - Information Paper [pdf, 446 KB]

   ...purposes, which constrains the flow of information and excludes, for instance, information that’s relevant to AML/CFT supervision or other regulatory management, but not a crime ▪ There’s uncertainty in the regime about what information is permitted to be shared, leading to risk aversion. Information sharing provisions would be extended to allow information to be shared to all agencies and relevant bodies with an interest in the AML/CFT regime. To ensure future flexibility, but...

4. Cheng v Corrections [2025] NZHRRT 7 [pdf, 332 KB]

   ...following remedies: (a) a declaration that the action of the defendant is an interference with the privacy of an individual: (b) an order restraining the defendant from continuing or repeating the interference, or from engaging in, or causing or permitting others to engage 32 Van Wey Lovatt v Health New Zealand – Te Whatu ora [2024] NZHC 2538. 33 Mr Cheng’s unsworn brief of evidence in reply at [32]-[33]. 13 in, conduct of the same kind as that constituting the interfer...

5. LCRO 15/2023 and LCRO 21/2023 OE v CN (13 February 2025) [pdf, 266 KB]

   ...[86] In conducting this review therefore, I have taken a somewhat broader view of Mr CN’s duties to Mr OE rather than focusing on the specific rules leading to the findings of unsatisfactory conduct pursuant to s 12(c) only of the Act. [87] This permits, therefore, an overall consideration of the progress, or lack thereof, achieved by Mr CN. Discussion [88] It must be emphasised that the conduct, which is the subject of this review, is Mr CN’s conduct since resolution of the f...

6. [2025] NZEmpC 76 Vegepod NZ Ltd v Lowe [pdf, 291 KB]

   ...also had access to those figures. He attached an updated balance sheet reflecting the October results. [49] The Lowe’s lawyer responded to Mr O’Brien’s email on 26 November. He pointed out that as a director of Vegepod NZ Ltd Mrs Lowe was permitted to approve her own leave for a period of five days; that regardless of which Act was referred to in the request for information, Wrigley8 had made it clear that it was the employer’s obligation to make all relevant information a...

7. LCRO 8/2024 HC v QG and VO (28 February 2025) [pdf, 239 KB]

   ...recognise the status of the legal profession;6 (d) to do so in a framework within which complaints may be processed and resolved expeditiously;7 (e) to conduct the review with as little formality and technicality, and as much expedition, as is permitted by the requirements of the Act, a proper consideration of the review and the rules of natural justice.8 [50] The nature and scope of a review have been discussed by the High Court, which said of the process of review under the Act...

8. MLC - 150 years of the Māori Land Court [pdf, 11 MB]

   ...essentially sell to the government, on the government’s terms, or not at all. In the 1880s, there were two major regional pre-emptions, the King Country and the Rotorua region, where private land-purchasing in the entire region was banned, and the only permitted purchaser was the State. In 1894, this was taken to the next logical step by s 117 of the 1894 Act, which provided that ‘it shall not be lawful for any person other than a person acting for or on behalf of the Crown’ to...

9. OIA-101731.pdf [pdf, 12 MB]

   ...liaise with Lega l Aid when needed t o ensure assignments are made promptly. 24. Legal aid applications submitted electronically must be copied to the PQ~ uty lawyer supervisor when they are submitted, subject to 22 above. 25. Duty lawyers are not permitted to ask a person if they can be that person's preferred lawyer. Similarly, they are not permitted to nominate or recommend any other lawyer (or fi rm/ chambers) as the preferred lawyer. 26. If a defendant specifically requests...

10. AML/CFT Statutory Review - summary of submissions [pdf, 1.2 MB]

    ...costs and administrative burden.244 Dentons Kensington Swan and NZLS generally noted that lawyers already go through a robust licensing process and are subject to high levels of ethical and conduct obligations. 141. Some submitters supported targeted licencing for reporting entities that are high-risk, such as VASPs and TCSPs, or entities that are not registered on the FSPR.245 Some submitters thought that this would improve the willingness of others to bank high-risk sectors.246 Easy Cr...