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1. LCRO 119/2021 FE v AD of [Firm 1] (14 October 2022) [pdf, 267 KB]

   ...him when he was required to provide a personal guarantee in support of the company; and 3 (d) Mr AD continued to act for Mr LM and the company after a serious dispute had arisen between Mr FE and Mr LM; and (e) he had relied on Mr AD to protect his interests when presented with a waiver; and (f) Mr AD should not have allowed him to waive his right to independent advice; and (g) Mr AD had made disparaging comments about him in correspondence to his lawyer. [11] In summ...

2. Common Bundle Volume 4 [pdf, 4 MB]

   The Cry of the People Te Tangi a Tauira Ngāi Tahu ki Murihiku Natural Resource and Environmental Iwi Management Plan 2008 CB1043 Photo credits for artwork (previous page) Main Photo Source: Venture Southland Kererū (wood pigeon, Hemiphaga novaeseelandiae) Source: Venture Southland Faces Sourced through: SXC Imagery The Kererū is a quiet, humble yet noble bird. Kererū eat the berries of the trees and spread the seeds throughout the land. May the message be spread throu

3. [2013] NZEmpC 235 Young v Bay Of Plenty DHB [pdf, 181 KB]

   ...strike out Mr Young’s challenge. [2] The Authority’s determination that is challenged by Mr Young was delivered on 12 April 2011. 1 He had claimed that his complaints in the form of disclosures that he said he had made under the Protected Disclosures Act 2000, had not been resolved by the Bay of Plenty District Health Board (the Board), his former employer. Mr Young claimed that as a result of his making these disclosures, the Board dismissed him unjustifiably. He...

4. Wilton TRI-2021-100-002 [2023] NZWHT AUCKLAND 01 [pdf, 629 KB]

   IN THE WEATHERTIGHT HOMES TRIBUNAL TRI-2021-100-002 [2023] NZWHT AUCKLAND 01 BETWEEN HELEN BERNADETTE O’SULLIVAN, FIONA CHERIE WHITE & ANDREW RODGER WILTON as trustees of the WILTON FAMILY TRUST Claimants AND DEANE FLUIT BUILDER LTD First Respondent AND TAB DESIGN LTD (Removed) Second Respondent AND TILING SOLUTIONS WANAKA LTD Third Respondent AND QUEENSTOWN LAKES DISTRICT COUNCIL Fourth Respondent AND HEMPEL (WATTYL) NEW ZEALAND LTD formally called VALSPAR PA

5. Pillay v New Zealand Transport Agency [2021] NZHRRT 13 [pdf, 179 KB]

   ...4 IMMUNITY UNDER THE OFFICIAL INFORMATION ACT [17] The OIA enables access to official information by the public, through a prescribed process and framework. If official information is provided in good faith, then the agency that provides it is protected from legal proceedings arising from the provision of official information. Section 48 sets out the specific protections for those who provide information under the OIA: 48 Protection against certain actions (1) Where any officia...

6. Gay and Lesbian Clergy Anti-Discrimination Society v Bishop of Auckland [2013] NZHRRT 36 [pdf, 163 KB]

   ...God our Creator, whose intention is that husband and wife should be united in heart, body and mind. In their union they fulfil their love for each other. Marriage is given to provide the stability necessary for family life, so that children may be cared for lovingly and grow to full maturity. Marriage is a way of life to be upheld and honoured. No one should enter into it lightly. It involves a serious and life-long commitment to each other’s good in a union of strength, sympathy an...

7. [2025] NZLCDT 18 National Standards Committee 2 v Mulligan (24 March 2025) [pdf, 353 KB]

   ...subsequent report by Dame Margaret Beazley, the firm was well aware of its obligations to its staff. The firm commenced an immediate investigation following the second of the parties and reports of Mr Mulligan’s conduct. The firm demonstrated a caring and supportive attitude towards the summer clerks in particular. [32] [Redacted]. It would seem as an inevitable consequence of his conduct, despite his having been a valuable member of the firm and respected for his legal skills...

8. Te-Manutukutuku-Issue-79.pdf [pdf, 11 MB]

   ...the day to pursue its preferred policy of corporatising State­owned forestry assets. Under the agreement, the Government could sell the cutting rights to Crown forest land under new forestry licences. In exchange, Māori received an additional protection for their well­founded claims relating to Crown forest land : they could seek an interim recommendation from the Tribunal that the land be returned to Māori ownership, and that recom­ mendation would become binding on the Crown...

9. BORA Electronic Identity Verification Bill [pdf, 203 KB]

   ...Act. The release of this advice should not be taken to indicate that the Attorney-General agrees with all aspects of it, nor does its release constitute a general waiver of legal professional privilege in respect of this or any other matter. Whilst care has been taken to ensure that this document is an accurate reproduction of the advice provided to the Attorney- General, neither the Ministry of Justice nor the Crown Law Office accepts any liability for any errors or omissions....

10. LCRO Definitions [pdf, 103 KB]

    ...empowered to perform their professional duties. Standard of service Practitioners who provide regulated services must meet fundamental obligations: • to be independent • to act in accordance with all fiduciary duties and duties of care • to protect the interests of his or her clients. A legal practitioner must also uphold the rule of law and facilitate the administration of justice in New Zealand. Strike off To remove a lawyer from the Roll and effectively wit...