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1. [2022] NZEmpC 87 H v Employment Relations Authority [pdf, 264 KB]

   ...and liquidation proceedings in relation to H and C. [14] The application is opposed by RPW. [15] H’s application relied on alleged breaches of the Lawyers and Conveyancers Act, the Lawyers and Conveyancers Act (Lawyers: Conduct and Client Care) Rules 2008, r 1.20 of the High Court Rules 2016, the Evidence Act 2006, and the Crimes Act 1961. The reliance on the last two statutes was not explained in the application, or H’s submissions, and they do not need to be considered an...

2. Legal Complaints Review Officer v Hong [2013] NZLCDT 9 [pdf, 224 KB]

   ...to be poor advice and to save them from unnecessary cost. He considered that it would act to test Mr Deliu’s confidence in continuing the Ma proceedings. Mr Hong said that he likened it to a contingency fee, and that it had the advantage of protecting (as he saw it) Mr and Mrs Ma and testing Mr Deliu. We agree that the proposal was unusual and on its face is unprofessional, but the matter was raised for consideration by the Complaints Service in the context of a complaint/c...

3. Suresh v Elizabeth [2019] NZIACDT 30 (10 May 2019) [pdf, 197 KB]

   ...submit the expression of interest to Immigration New Zealand on or before 28 September 2016 while he was eligible for automatic selection, thereby providing services negligently, or services which were not professional, diligent, and done with due care and in a timely manner, in breach of cl 1. (3) Allowed unlicensed individuals to provide immigration advice in breach of the Act and also in breach of cl 2(e) and 3(c). (4) Failed to have a refund policy, in breach of cl 19(k)....

4. Ward v Maccol Developments Ltd [pdf, 194 KB]

   ...E2 and B2 of the regulations made under the Building Act 1991. [36] The Owners also claim against the First respondent, Maccol in tort. The Owners say at law, Maccol owed them as immediate (and subsequent) purchasers, a non-delegable duty of care as the developer of their property to ensure that proper care and skill was exercised in the construction of the dwellinghouse on the development property. [37] The Owners claim that Maccol breached the duty of care by failing to ex...

5. Turner v Itchyfoot Pty Ltd [2021] NZHRRT 27 [pdf, 198 KB]

   ...defendant DATE OF HEARING: Heard on the papers DATE OF DECISION: 9 June 2021 DECISION OF TRIBUNAL1 BACKGROUND [1] Mr Turner is a home owner. He had an overseas trip planned in mid-2017 and wanted a house sitter to take care of his house and his dog while he was away. 1 [This decision is to be cited as Turner v Itchyfoot Pty Ltd [2021] NZHRRT 27.] IN THE HUMAN RIGHTS REVIEW TRIBUNAL [2021] NZHRRT 27 I TE TARAIPIUNARA MANA TANGATA 2 [2] Itchyfoot...

6. OIA-117594.pdf [pdf, 3.6 MB]

   ...IO N AC T 19 82 Stab-Resistant Body Armour - BAS September 2020 Document 1 RE LE AS ED U ND ER T HE O FF IC IA L IN FO RM AT IO N AC T 19 82 What we will cover • Health and Safety at Work Act • Daily Operating • Protection Levels and Vulnerable Areas • Tips • Disengagement Tactics Document 1 RE LE AS ED U ND ER T HE O FF IC IA L IN FO RM AT IO N AC T 19 82 Key Message “Nothing Changes” Document 1 RE LE AS ED U ND ER T...

7. OQ v QM & ors [2024] NZDT 539 (22 July 2024) [pdf, 166 KB]

   ...the respondent’s part. 13. An occupier is entitled, without giving notice, to cut back to the boundary the overhanging branches or encroaching roots of a neighbour’s trees. 14. The only proviso legally, is that it be done with reasonable care. 15. Whereas that may be relatively straight forward with respect to branches of a tree, it is hard to imagine that cutting roots back, will cause anything other than harm. 16. However, putting aside the uncertain possibility that a...

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9. BORA Secondhand Dealers and Pawnbrokers Bill [pdf, 18 KB]

   ...of Rights Act 1990 Our Ref: ATT114/1197 (1) 1. We have considered the above Bill ("the Bill") for consistency with the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990 ("BORA") and have concluded that the Bill is consistent with the rights protected by that Act. In reaching that conclusion, two issues of prima facie inconsistency arose in respect of the Bill that we wish to draw to your attention. Age restrictions (s 19(1) BORA) 2. First, there were two provisions that raised...

10. BORA Kaikoura (Te Tai ō Marokura) Marine Management Bill [pdf, 277 KB]

    ...conclusion, we have taken into account that: a)The offences are of a regulatory nature designed to better protect the coastal and marine environment in the Kaikoura region. The offences address potential significant harm to natural resources and protected marine wildlife. b)Statutory defences are available to the defendant 4. The defendant is in a better position to satisfy the court that the possession of certain marine and aquatic life in excess of the daily limit was not taken in b...