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1. BORA Environment Canterbury (Transitional Governance Arrangements) Bill [pdf, 287 KB]

   ...ensuring that an additional decision-making process is avoided where a decision has already been made. 16. We consider that the Bill’s processes for determining WCO applications made before transition day are procedurally fair and offer adequate protection of the right to natural justice. Appeal rights in respect of water conservation orders 17. The 2010 Act removed the jurisdiction of the Environment Court to consider appeals from decisions in respect of water conservation orders i...

2. BORA Inquiries Bill [pdf, 305 KB]

   ...to be consistent with the Bill of Rights Act. Summary of the Bill The Bill provides for three forms of inquiry: “Royal commissions”, “public inquiries” and “government inquiries.” The different forms would enjoy similar powers and protections but differ in their manner of appointment and reporting. The Bill aims to reform and modernise the legal framework relating to inquiries so inquiries are more flexible, effective and efficient. The Bill sets out the powers of an...

3. WC VB UA v WC VB UA LCRO 189/2012, 184/2014, 180/2012 & 190/2012 (10 September 2015) [pdf, 83 KB]

   ...Probate was granted on 18 September 2009. [13] On 20 May 2010 Ms UA wrote to Mr WC on behalf of herself and Mr and Mrs VB, seeking compensation from Mr WC in respect of the loss they had suffered “as a result of [Mr WC] breaching [his] duty of care owed to each of [them]”. In the letter Ms UA referred in some detail to the Court of Appeal judgment in Gartside v Sheffield, Young and Ellis.2 1 WC submissions to LCRO (24 August 2015)...

4. Complaints Assessment Committee 412 v Grewal, Preet & Co Real Estate Limited, Voordouw & Mason [2018] NZREADT 47 [pdf, 314 KB]

   ...of the Agency1 he signed trust account reconciliations that were incorrect; and [b] a charge under s 73(c) of the Act (charge 5), alleging a wilful or reckless breach of r 7.2 of the Real Estate Agents Act (Professional Conduct and Client Care) Rules 2012 (“the Rules”), in that he failed to make a report to the Real Estate Agents Authority (“the Authority”) when he had reasonable grounds to suspect that Mr Grewal had been guilty of misconduct. In the alternative, Mr Vo...

5. AF v BN LCRO 166 / 2011 (25 July 2013) [pdf, 144 KB]

   ...be conduct 13 Above n6. 14 Above n6 at 811. 13 which departs from acceptable professional standards. That departure must be significant enough to attract sanctions for the purposes of protecting the public. Such protection is the basis upon which registration under the Act, with its privileges, is available. I accept the submission of LQ that a finding of conduct unbecoming is not required in every case where error is s...

6. AZ v ZT LCRO 100/2013 (6 May 2014) [pdf, 173 KB]

   ...giving the direction. [48] In deciding whether to refer the fees part of Ms ZT’s complaint back to the Committee, it is important to consider the Act’s general purposes of maintaining public confidence in the provision of legal services and protecting consumers of legal services. In addition, Part 7 of the Act envisages that providing for a more responsive regulatory regime in relation to lawyers contributes to achieving the purposes set out in s 3(1). The regulatory regime

7. Central Standards Committee 3 v Sawyer [2022] NZLCDT 38 (28 October 2022) [pdf, 222 KB]

   ...unsatisfactory conduct. 2 Exhibit 2 to affidavit of K L Corbett 23 March 2022. 3 Section 7(1)(a)(i) Lawyers and Conveyancers Act 2006 (the Act). 4 Section 7(1)(a)(ii) of the Act and rules under the Lawyers and Conveyancers Act (Lawyers: Conduct and Client Care Rules) 2008. 5 Section 7(1)(b)(ii) of the Act. 3 [5] This decision is organised under the issues: • What was Dr Sawyer’s conduct? • Is it misconduct? • What is the appropriate penalty response? What was...

8. LCDT Annual Report 2025 [pdf, 509 KB]

   ...of recent High Court and Court of Appeal decisions on disciplinary issues. New members are inducted by the chairperson, with a full review of the governing legislation, procedural rules and court etiquette. Ethical duties of members are also carefully outlined, as are evidential rules and the rules underlying natural justice. Administration The Tribunal’s Case Manager, Ms Susan Knight has continued to efficiently co-ordinate all of the administration including the c...

9. OIA-120087.pdf [pdf, 5.5 MB]

   ...would-be offenders to release them, which seems to have added to the confusion.3 Concerns about safety and Police resourcing appear to have been relevant factors in these instances. 12. The NZSA has called for greater clarification about the current protections available under the Crimes Act 1961 (Crimes Act) and for new powers.4 You have established a Ministerial Advisory Group for the victims of retail crime 13. In July 2024, you announced the establishment of the Advisory Group as...

10. BORA Meat Board Restructuring Bill [pdf, 49 KB]

    ...seizure. There are two limbs to the section 21 right. First, section 21 is applicable only in respect of those activities that constitute a "search or seizure". Second, where certain actions do constitute a search or seizure, section 21 protects only against those searches or seizures that are "unreasonable" in the circumstances. Inspection and auditing powers - Clauses 40-46, 59-63 17. To achieve the objectives underlying the Bill it was considered necessary to im...