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1. Sandy v Khan LCRO 181 / 2009 (25 December 2009) [pdf, 106 KB]

   ...were or what the applicable rules were. The Standards Committee is a tribunal of effectively summary jurisdiction and has an obligation to dispose of matters expeditiously; however, in this case it appears that the Committee failed to properly and carefully consider the complaint, its surrounding circumstances, and the applicable rules. [5] Ms Sandy seeks a review of that decision. A hearing of this matter was conducted on 1 December 2009 at which Mr Khan, Mr Sandy, and her son Mr...

2. M D Cottle Family Trust & Anor v CAC 20002 & Anor [2014] NZREADT 91 [pdf, 74 KB]

   ...2013 decision of Complaints Assessment Committee 20002 found Mr Tim Barnett (“the licensee”) guilty of unsatisfactory conduct under the Real Estate Agents Act 2008 (“the Act”) and the Real Estate Agents Act (Professional Conduct and Client Care) Rules 2009 (“the Rules”). M D Cottle Family Trust and McBride Street Cars Ltd (“the complainants”) appeal against that decision and the penalty orders (imposed in a later decision of the Committee as referred to below) and seek a...

3. LCRO 46/2016 Richard Zhao v Yu Sun and Li Wang (7 May 2020) [pdf, 133 KB]

   ...Committee then referred to Mr Zhao’s obligations to his clients: “In providing regulated services to a client, a lawyer must always act competently and in a timely manner consistent with the terms of the retainer and the duty to take reasonable care.”3 “In acting for a client, a lawyer must, within the bounds of the law and these rules, protect and promote the interests of the client to the exclusion of the interests of third parties.”4 “The Standards Committee was not con...

4. LCRO 58/2021 EW v YL (29 October 2021) [pdf, 187 KB]

   ...her daughter had forged her signature; and (g) she has suffered considerable stress and anxiety and her health has been adversely affected; and (h) she had incurred considerable financial loss as a consequence of Mr YL failing in his duty of care. [11] Mr YL provided response to the complaint on 28 August 2020. 3 [12] He submitted that: (a) Mrs EW had not advised him of her health problems at the meeting held in late October 2017; and (b) Mrs EW’s daughter had not be...

5. NZLS v Gilbert [2012] NZLCDT 24 [pdf, 222 KB]

   ...Basis of Application [8] The application by Mr Gilbert was made on the ground that it would be an abuse of process to allow the charges to proceed, and listed matters under six heads claimed to support that ground: (a) that the principal protective purpose of disciplinary proceedings cannot be achieved; (b) that delay has caused unfairness; 6 (c) the inability of evidence to meet the necessary standard of proof; (d) that fair trial is not possible on...

6. Cooper v Wellington City Council [pdf, 237 KB]

   ...Service (“WHRS”) under the Weathertight Homes Resolution Services Act 2002 (the Act) in respect of their property at 18 Crawford Green, Miramar, Wellington. 1.2 An assessor’s report dated 22 December 2004 was provided by Don Frame of House Care Ltd (“Assessor’s report”) pursuant to s10 of the WHRS Act. 1.3 The claim was accepted pursuant to s7 of the WHRS Act. 1.4 The Claimant on 29 March 2005 made application pursuant to s26 of the Act for the matter to be refer...

7. Government seeking feedback on options for creating a new adoption system

   ...we need to change our adoption law? Aotearoa New Zealand's Adoption Act no longer meets the needs of our society or reflects modern adoption best practice. This reform presents an opportunity to create a new system that provides strong safeguards for protecting the rights, best interests and welfare of children. It will also allow us to ensure we uphold our international human rights obligations. We need to change our adoption laws to make sure our tamariki are at the heart. The public’s thou...

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8. Tatana v Matthews - General Land Lot A DP 83617 (2023) 471 Aotea MB 209 (471 AOT 209) [pdf, 233 KB]

   ...[7] Following Matu Tatana’s passing and more recently, there appears to have been a breakdown in relationships within the Tatana whānau. For example, disputes between whānau members have been before the Family Court, involving restraining and protection orders. Disputes have arisen about who is entitled to live on Hautonga Reserve. [8] On 18 January 2021, Ada Tatana filed an application to redefine the purpose of Hautonga Reserve. At that time, her son and caregiver, Dougl...

9. Auckland Standards Committee v Khan [2014] NZLCDT 15 [pdf, 149 KB]

   ...and an order subsequently being made that Mr Raheman not be employed by any legal firm in future. [7] Thus it is quite clear that the practitioner was let down by his employee. [8] The Tribunal considers that it is axiomatic that extreme care has to be taken in completing any Solicitor’s Certificate. As Mr McCoubrey submitted, this is in a special category of documents which are reserved to be the province of legal practitioners. Furthermore, lending organisations rely o...

10. Family-Court-Associates-position-description-and-appointments-information [pdf, 615 KB]

    ...2023. Sections 7A to 7K (inclusive) of the Family Court Act 1980 provide the legislative framework to establish the role. Included are sections prescribing the appointment process and criteria for appointment, the term of appointment and immunity protections for a Family Court Associate. A Family Court Associate will fulfil a vitally important role in the hierarchy of decision-making in the Family Court. A Family Court Associate will be empowered to take on some of a Family Court judge’...