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1. [2021] NZEmpC 113 Waitoa v The Chief Executive of the Ministry of Social Development [pdf, 231 KB]

   ...was arrested for trespass and forcibly removed from the premises and into the Police car. MSD conducts employment investigation [27] In the days after the sit-in, Mrs Banaghan, who was then the General Manager, Residential, High Needs and Care Services, learnt of the incident. She was the decision-maker in relation to any decisions to be made regarding Mrs Waitoa arising out of the sit-in. The Manager Operational Support, Residential and High Needs was tasked to undertake...

2. [2019] NZREADT 42 - He v CAC 403 (9 October 2019) [pdf, 439 KB]

   ...not keep them updated in relation to delays in the development. [5] The Committee found the appellant’s conduct was unsatisfactory and that he had breached rr 5.1, 6.2, 6.3 and 6.4 in the following respects: [a] failing to exercise skill, care and competence by failing to recognise his professional obligations; [b] failing to act in good faith and deal fairly with all parties, by not initiating contact with the complainant; [c] engaging in conduct likely to bring the...

3. Preventing the prison pipeline Professor Ian Lambie report [pdf, 223 KB]

   ...an economic perspective, it has been argued that prisons are predominantly a waste of public resources and may be cost-effective only for the most serious and violent offenders (Marsh & Hedderman, 2009). They are likely to foster the criminal careers of those incarcerated by teaching them more criminal skills, damaging their employment, accommodation and family prospects, and compounding mental health and substance use issues. On release, even after a short period of imprisonment...

4. [2022] NZREADT 25 — Salt & Kellar v Real Estate Agents Authority (18 November 2022) [pdf, 148 KB]

   ...the ASP. In fairness, the Side Agreement should have been disclosed because of its impact on the Property’s net return. As a result the Appellants were in breach of rr 6.2 and 6.4 of the Real Estate Agents Act (Professional Conduct and Client Care) Rules 2012 (the Rules). (b) By withholding information in relation to the reduction in OPEX payments by way of the Side Agreement, the advertised return of $60,000 net per annum could not be achieved. If the Side Agreement had been...

5. LCRO 341/2013 QE v ML (nee BM) [pdf, 262 KB]

   ...jurisdiction to consider this issue of complaint. Failing to reply to correspondence:13 75. In the Committee’s view, Mr QE’s failure to respond to correspondence from Mr QA was in breach of both Rule 10 and 10.1 of the Rules of Conduct and Client Care. Accordingly, the Committee determines that in respect of Mr QE’s failure to respond to correspondence after 1 August 2008, that there has been unsatisfactory conduct on his part as defined in s 12(c) of the Act. Failing to...

6. AJ v BJ LCRO 258 / 2011 (18 July 2013) [pdf, 121 KB]

   ...that the Committee had made significant errors of both law and fact, resulting in a determination that was untenable as a matter of law. 1 Lawyers and Conveyancers Act (Lawyers: Conduct and Client Care) Rules 2008. 2 Standards Committee Decision dated 4 October 2011 at para [44]. 4 [14] The Practitioner wrote that he had provided a full explanation to the Committee to specific questions that had been asked of him, and that the...

7. Cressida Claire Mayson Saywood v Complaints Assessment Committee 409, Benjamin Cartwright & Theresa O'Sullivan [2017] NZREADT 55 [pdf, 473 KB]

   ...Cartwright’s attempt to minimise the effect of the RealSure report (as noted above at [2]) allayed any concerns Ms Saywood may have had in respect of defects at the property. In this respect, the CAC found that Mr Cartwright did not exercise skill, care and competence and effectively misled Ms Saywood in breach of Rule 5.1 and Rule 6.4 of the Real Estate Agents Act (Professional Conduct and Client Care) Rules 2012 (the Rules). The CAC also noted that although Mr Cartwright advised...

8. Family legal aid response to consultation [pdf, 565 KB]

   ...legislative framework required to support these reforms has now been enacted. The reforms include the establishment of a new family legal advice service to provide initial advice and information for parties in dispute over arrangements involving the care of their children. The service will be available for people who meet an income eligibility threshold. It is intended to help clients understand their responsibilities and options, provide guidance on possible outcomes, and help with...

9. WQ v Emberson [2019] NZIACDT 28 (8 May 2019) [pdf, 186 KB]

   ...well aware that his agreement was with the law firm. She believed that the complainant and the law firm were complicit in the complaint to the Authority. It was a malicious, frivolous, and vexatious complaint to undermine someone with a spotless career of 16 years in immigration. [29] Ms Emberson set out how she came to work at the law firm. She had expected a written agreement with the firm and was given all sorts of excuses as to why the agreement and her Dubai visa, sponsore...

10. LCRO 243/2013 ZAA v YBC (27 June 2017) [pdf, 267 KB]

    ...down for an applicant-only hearing, Mr YBC indicated that he and counsel assisting him would attend. The review hearing took place by teleconference on 11 May 2017. 26 [26] I record that, as well as hearing from the parties in person, I have carefully read the complaint and response, the Committee’s decision and the submissions filed in support of the application for review. There are no additional issues or questions which in my mind necessitate any further submissions from...