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1. CBA v LKJ Ltd [2014] NZHRRT 13 [pdf, 205 KB]

   ...in her hand. On being arrested she pleaded guilty to possession of a knife, wilful ill-treatment of animals and trespass. She was required to come up for sentence if called upon within nine months. [17] The flatmate applied for and was granted a protection order against the plaintiff. The plaintiff has been convicted for breaching that order on three occasions between 2004 and 2006. She was also convicted of failing to stop for red and blue flashing lights, resisting arrest and assau...

2. [2023] NZIACDT 18 - XX v Xu (1 June 2023) [pdf, 132 KB]

   ...SUBMISSIONS From the Registrar [10] In her submissions (3 May 2023), Ms Issar of the Registrar’s office describes Ms Xu’s misconduct as service failures in delivering the fundamental duties of an adviser. She showed a lack of diligence and due care, was tardy and failed to provide relevant information. The number of breaches illustrates repeated failure to adhere to the professional standards and is relatively serious. It was not without consequence for the clients. It con...

3. [2021] NZIACDT 23 - CL v Khetarpal (24 September 2021) [pdf, 228 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. [30] 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 proceedings for various occupations is not to punish...

4. Justice Matters - issue 03 - June 2016 [pdf, 1.5 MB]

   ...a better experience of the justice system; we highlight how restorative justice and iwi panels are making a difference for our customers; and Justice Minister Amy Adams begins a regular column for us. In this issue, she discusses a new approach to protecting vulnerable New Zealanders. Contact us at info@justice.govt.nz or call 0800 268 787 JUNE 2016 • ISSUE 3 justice.govt.nz http://www.justice.govt.nz/ https://twitter.com/justicenzgovt http://www.justice.govt.nz/ https://www.linkedin.c...

5. Bennett - Estate of Ronald Clifford Bennett (2017) 156 Waiariki MB 250 (156 WAR 250) [pdf, 241 KB]

   ...MB 223 (49 WMN 223); Stock v Morris – Wainui 2D2B (2012) 41 Taitokerau MB 121 (41 TTK 121); Anderson – Te Raupo (2015) 99 Taitokerau MB 206 (99 TTK 206). 156 Waiariki MB 258 Centre and then later at the Omori Store, and lastly as a Care Giver until I went onto Superannuation. [27] Janet has also filed bank statements and other supporting documents showing the contribution she has made towards repayment of the loan. [28] As such, I find that Ronald and Janet owned the h...

6. Ali v Wang [2015] NZIACDT 50 (13 May 2015) [pdf, 208 KB]

   ...provide immigration services; he should have provided the services himself. [5.2] Accordingly, Mr Wang unprofessionally allowed Mr Martin, who could not lawfully perform the work, to engage in the instructions. [5.3] Mr Wang acted with a lack of care, diligence and, as the instructions were not under his control and Mr Martin dealt with the work. [5.4] Allowing Mr Martin access to Mr Wang’s client both involved a breach of the Act, and an unprofessional disregard for the risks clien...

7. Regulatory Systems Amendment Bill [pdf, 218 KB]

   ...to make decisions on bail in cases involving family violence offences. Reduce the risk of negatively impacting victim safety by ensuring they are family violence bail decisions are made by sufficiently experienced judicial officers. 2. Care of Children Act 2004 Allow Family Court Associates to make orders by consent without having to convene a settlement conference. This amendment also changes the Family Court Act 1980. Improve court timeliness by freeing up Fami...

8. Manuel v Waitakere City Council [pdf, 70 KB]

   ...& Ors [2006] 7 NZCPR 88 explains the standard requirements to be exercised by a territorial body, such as the Waitakere City Council. It was held in that case that the Council was liable for breaching its duty to exercise reasonable skill and care to ensure that the building work complied with the Building Code. [45] The Council had argued that it should not be responsible for the damage because it was not the general practice for local councils to check for seals during t...

9. Broome v Auckland Council [2017] NZWHT Auckland 1 [pdf, 328 KB]

   .......................................................................... 8 The source of the leaks .............................................................................. 9 The failure to return the LAM up the planter walls .................................... 12 Lack of protection to the membrane edge ................................................ 15 No coving at the junction of the concrete slab and the planter walls ......... 18 Prior notice to the Council ....................

10. Shankar v Ahuja [2015] NZIACDT 36 (31 March 2015) [pdf, 188 KB]

    ...did so without giving proper advice and taking informed instructions on the matter, and Immigration New Zealand rejected the request. [2.9] The complainant could not work and suffered hardship while she successfully appealed to the Immigration and Protection Tribunal. [3] Mr Ahuja says the complainant’s account is untrue. He says he did receive instructions, but before he could lodge the application, the complainant removed papers from his office and took over the instructions. She l...