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1. Kaufusi v Tangilanu [2014] NZIACDT 70 (19 June 2014) [pdf, 90 KB]

   ...grounds of complaint: [4.1] The adviser breached the Licensed Immigration Advisers Act 2007 (the Act), in that: [4.1.1] She was negligent (section 44(2)(a) of the Act); [4.1.2] While performing professional services she breached her duties of care, diligence, respect and professionalism under the Licensed Immigration Advisers Code of Conduct 2010 (the Code), (clause 1.1(a)); [4.1.3] Breached her duties in relation to written agreements (clauses 1.5(a), (b), (d) and 8(b) of the Code)...

2. LCRO 206/2018 JA v CL (22 July 2020) [pdf, 168 KB]

   ...client…”.4 It noted that Ms BS herself had not made any complaints about Ms CL’s conduct. [9] It said: “…the existence of a duty to a non-client is very much an exception” and that, “these principles are recognised in the client care rules”.5 [10] The Committee continued:5 For that reason, under most circumstances it is not conceivable that a lawyer could owe a duty of care to a third party on the opposing side of a dispute, as this would have clear potential to...

3. Welfare guardians

   ...appoint a welfare guardian for them. For the court to do this, it must mean the court believes a welfare guardian is the only way to make sure the right decisions are made for the person. What a welfare guardian does How a welfare guardian supports and protects the welfare and best interest of the person they’re acting for. What a welfare guardian does Apply for a welfare guardian People can apply for a Welfare Guardian Order for themselves or someone else. For the court to appoint a welfar...

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4. BORA Manukau City Council (Control of Street Prostitution) Bill [pdf, 417 KB]

   ...section is triggered at the point of detention, and a statutory requirement to provide information while arrested or detained raises a prima facie issue of inconsistency under this section. 22. The Canadian Supreme Court has outlined the high degree of protection that the law affords to the right to refrain from making a statement when arrested or detained. In R v Hebert,[14] McLachlin J (as she then was) said: The purpose of [the right] is two-fold: to preserve the rights of the detain...

5. LCRO 33/2016 GW v AX (27 June 2018) [pdf, 292 KB]

   ...liquidation). The Official Assignee had argued that lawyers should just stand in line like any other unsecured creditor, and to privilege them was “archaic”. Thomas J noted that the original justification for the lien was that if lawyers were not so protected, they would not assist “needy people” who were in danger of insolvency. He saw the justification as more broadly based, founded on the rights of access to the courts and to legal representation. The increasing cost of lit...

6. Waitangi Tribunal Vol 3 Kāhui Maunga Report [pdf, 13 MB]

   t e K ā h u i M a u n g a Downloaded from www.waitangitribunal.govt.nz Downloaded from www.waitangitribunal.govt.nz Downloaded from www.waitangitribunal.govt.nz Downloaded from www.waitangitribunal.govt.nz t e K ā h u i M a u n g a The National Park District Inquiry Report Volume 3 Waitangi Tribunal Report 2013 Wai 1130 Downloaded from www.waitangitribunal.govt.nz Downloaded from www.waitangitribunal.govt.nz National Library of New Zealand Catalo

7. Directory of Official Information 2019 S-U [pdf, 1.5 MB]

   ...economic well-being of New Zealand. The NZSIS undertakes designated functions relevant to New Zealand's security. These include: • Collecting, analysing, and reporting on intelligence relevant to New Zealand's security; • Providing protective security services including advice about personnel security, information security, physical security and national security risks; and • Co-operating with the Government Communications Security Bureau, New Zealand Defence Force...

8. [2018] NZEmpC 140 ITE v ALA [pdf, 297 KB]

   ...order is one that must be approached in a careful and principled fashion; and the relevant principles must be considered on a case by case basis. [61] I begin my consideration of this issue by describing those principles. [62] With regard to the protection of confidential information, the correct approach as to how public interest factors should be assessed was confirmed in the speech of Lord Goff in Attorney-General v Guardian Newspapers Ltd (No 2):8 … [A]lthough the basis o...

9. [2025] NZIACDT 23 – JY v Wen (25 March 2025) [pdf, 216 KB]

   ...immigration advice, and to enhance the reputation of New Zealand as a migration destination, by providing for the regulation of persons who give immigration advice. [26] The focus of professional disciplinary proceedings is not punishment, but the protection of the public:3 …It is well established that professional disciplinary proceedings are civil and not criminal in nature. That is because the purpose of statutory disciplinary 3 Z v Dental Complaints Assessment Committee [200...

10. LA - Part 2 - Areas of Law Family [pdf, 710 KB]

    ...Pre-proceedings settlements Other Areas of Law Family PART 2 AREAS OF LAW – FAMILY – MOJ0052.2-MARCH14 PAGE 2 / 6 Family Court matters Current Year Previous Year 20–– 20–– 20–– Types of Family Court cases Adoption Act 1955 Care of Children Act 2004 Children, Young Persons and their Families Act 1989 Domestic Violence Act 1995 Family Proceedings Act 1980 Protection of Personal and Property Rights Act 1988 Property (Relationships) Act 1976 Family Protection Act...