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1. [2020] NZIACDT 23 - Y(O)R v Tian (8 June 2020) [pdf, 135 KB]

   ...omission is a serious breach of the Code. The obligation to enter into a written agreement, complying with the prescriptive requirements of the Code, is important. It is not just a paper shuffling, bureaucratic requirement. A compliant agreement protects both the client and the adviser. [55] This item of the complaint is upheld. Ms Tian has breached cl 18(a) of the Code. (2)(v) Failing to provide the complainant with invoices for fees and disbursements, in breach of cl 22 [56]...

2. LCRO 17/2025 ZG v MY (16 April 2025) [pdf, 178 KB]

   ...threat and that any attempt to enter his address would result in the Police being notified. (f) Mr MY has become the sole source of contact with Mr ZG within [law firm]. Mr ZG’s cell phone number has been blocked. These steps were designed to protect other [law firm] employees’ well-being. (g) Mr ZG served a trespass notice on Mr MY in relation to Mr ZG’s home address. 5 (h) The Police and have been notified about Mr ZG’s conduct on a number of occasions. This has inc...

3. Impact summary RIA Extended Control Orders [pdf, 369 KB]

   ...conditions) there are limited options for managing any ongoing terrorism related public safety risk posed by the individual. New Zealand does have post sentence orders for managing some types of offenders (Extended Supervision Orders (ESOs) and Public Protection Orders (PPOs)) but these do not cover terrorism offenders. Under the status quo agencies can interact with individuals, however there is not ability to place requirements upon the person that would help limit the public safe...

4. Te Ariki o Kahukura v Moore – Manukorihi 1B Section 2 (2013) 313 Aotea MB 254 (313 AOT 254) [pdf, 95 KB]

   ...land. The Registrar will provide an appropriate draft trust order to the parties for their consideration as soon as possible. [13] A related consideration, as foreshadowed, is the occupancy of the dwelling by Mr Ngaia and, I understand his primary care-giver, Ms Moore. Prudent trustees will ensure that at the very least the rates and insurance for the dwelling are paid, as it is said they have been, given that one of their principal duties is to protect the assets of the trust. The...

5. KL v WS LCRO 160/2013 Penalty (15 June 2016) [pdf, 38 KB]

   ...Mr KL. Purposes of the Act [3] The approach when considering whether to make orders, and if so, which orders to make, is guided by the purposes of the Act. Those include maintaining public confidence in the provision of legal services and protecting consumers of legal services such as Mr KL. Section 156 [4] Section 156 provides for a range of orders to be made as a consequence of a finding that a practitioner’s conduct has been unsatisfactory pursuant to s 12 of the Act....

6. Williamson v Tangilanu [2012] NZIACDT 18 (8 May 2012) [pdf, 95 KB]

   ...penalty for both matters must reflect the overall conduct. [3] The facts and background are set out in the earlier decision upholding this complaint, dated 28 March 2012. The key findings were: [3.1] Ms Tangilanu systematically failed to act with care, diligence and professionalism in performing her services, by ignoring the requirements of the Code. [3.2] She failed to commence her professional engagement as a licensed immigration adviser with a written agreement, as the Code require...

7. Government Response to Law Commission report on the Review of the Privacy Act 1993 [pdf, 84 KB]

   ...6 See recommendations 30, 31, 99, 130 and the eight recommendations in Appendix 1. See also http://www.justice.govt.nz/policy/constitutional-law-and-human-rights/human-rights/domestic-human- rights-protection/privacy-act-1993/privacy-information-sharing-bill/privacy-information-sharing-bill for the relevant Cabinet papers. 7 Recommendation 91 8 Recommendations 83, 84 and 92(b) 9 Recommendations 4, 9, 15, 24, 34, 85, 92(a), 94, 95, 96,...

8. BORA Limited Partnerships Bill [pdf, 316 KB]

   ...otherwise." 13. 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. 14. Clause 71 (Registrar’s powers of inspection) confers a power on the Registrar, or a person authorised by the Registrar, t...

9. Key initiatives

   ...terrorism We are leading work to enhance New Zealand's anti-money laundering and countering financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) framework. Family Justice Reform The Government is working to ensure that children and families affected by disputes about care arrangements receive appropriate support, representation, and protection. The reforms respond to recommendations made by an independent panel in the 2019 report Te Korowai Ture ā-Whānau, which examined the impact of major changes that were ma...

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10. Auckland Standards Committee 5 v Hong [2019] NZLCDT 40 [pdf, 129 KB]

    ...Tribunal as appropriate. We do not find that the costs claimed are unreasonable. [20] We are persuaded by the submissions of Mr Collins that the penalties sought are those that should be imposed in this case. His submissions are comprehensive, careful and supported by authority. We adopt them as our reasons for making the following orders: (a) Mr Hong is suspended from practice for a period of three months, pursuant to s 242(1)(e) of the Act. (b) An order prohibiting Mr Hong...