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1. [2024] NZEnvC 142 Neil Construction Limited v Far North District Council [pdf, 3.2 MB]

   ...regrowth. The land then follows down to a river terrace alongside the Rangitane River. There are a number of stands of native trees and other forest species which form an attractive edge to the river which appears to have been relatively well protected and fenced. The Subject Site currently operates as a farm unit, although there are no substantial buildings on this site. The subdivision proposal [26] The proposal did change during the course of this hearing. We were told in ope...

2. [2011] NZEmpC 37 Vice-Chancellor of Massey University v Wrigley and Kelly [pdf, 231 KB]

   ...Process‖, it said: It is essential that you record clear, legible answers on your interview sheets given that you may have to refer back to them or have them disclosed to the candidate if the selection outcome is challenged. You must also be careful what you record to ensure your comments do not show bias. [17] The interviews were conducted as planned. In each case, the candidates were asked the questions on the interview sheet. Panel members made notes of the candidates‘...

3. [2011] NZEmpC 44 Matsuoka v LSG Sky Chefs NZ Ltd & SFWU [pdf, 245 KB]

   ...Act 2000 (the Act) which have not yet been the subject of authoritative determination by the Court. 1 [2] LSG and the intervener, the Service and Food Workers Union Nga Ringa Tota Inc (SFWU), both assert that subpart 1 was intended to provide protection for 1 The Chief Judge has dealt with the meaning of “redundancy entitlements” in s 69N in Service and Food Workers Union Nga Ringa Tota Inc and ors v OCS Ltd [2010] NZEmpC 113 b...

4. Justice Matters - issue 17 - December 2019 [pdf, 5 MB]

   ...when I look at what is happening across the justice sector, there is much that tells me we are up for the challenge. Corrections is showing the way with Hōkai Rangi, Police with Te Huringa o Te Tai and Oranga Tamariki with the launch of National Care Standards and the cross-Government work on the Child and Youth Wellbeing Strategy. In Justice, we have rolled out Family Violence legislation, are supporting the judiciary with Matariki and Rangatahi courts and are delighted with the ann...

5. [2020] NZIACDT 21 - Immigration New Zealand (Carley) v Penty (18 May 2020) [pdf, 169 KB]

   ...applications; 1.4 be the main point of contact for clients and answer their queries; and 1.5 ensure the written agreements were signed by all the parties. (2) Alternatively– 2.1 undertaking work in an unprofessional manner and failing to exercise due care and diligence, in breach of cl 1; 2.2 enabling the provision of immigration advice by unlicensed persons, in breach of cl 3(c); 2.3 failing to ensure all the parties signed or confirmed in writing a written agreement, in br...

6. CD and Anor v GH LCRO 98/2013 (3 August 2016) [pdf, 102 KB]

   ...[GH] had contravened s 110 of the Lawyers and Conveyancers Act 2006 (the Act), Lawyers and Conveyancers Act (Trust Account) Regulations 2008 reg12(6) and rules 3, 10, 10.3 and 10.3.2 of the Lawyers and Conveyancers Act (Lawyers: Conduct and Client Care) Rules 2008 which say: Section 110 110 Obligation to pay money received into trust account at bank (1) A practitioner who, in the course of his or her practice, receives money for, or on behalf of, any person— (a) must ensure that...

7. LCRO 126-2017 PC v The Committee [pdf, 281 KB]

   ...[7] This review concerns whether Mr PC ought to have done so, and whether by doing so he failed to meet the requirements of s 164A LTA, and as a consequence contravened r 2.5 of the Lawyers and Conveyancers Act (Lawyers: Conduct and Client Care) Rules 2008 (the Rules). Own motion investigation [8] At its meeting on 8 November 2016, the Committee resolved to commence an own motion investigation into Mr PC’s conduct pursuant to s 130(c) of the Lawyers and Conveyancers Act 2...

8. LCRO 61/2022 YJ v GQ (29 October 2024) [pdf, 218 KB]

   ...responsibility for the complaints. 10 The debtor was Ms IE. 5 8. Failing to intervene when counsel for PS made oral and incorrect submissions to the Court. 9. Generally, failing to give clear information and advice to Ms YJ and failing to protect her interests. [21] The outcome sought by Ms YJ was to have the invoices paid by her for the High Court proceedings and the Notary Public fees and travel costs reimbursed. Mr GQ’s reply [22] Set out below are extracts from...

9. Proactive-release-Better-Outcomes-for-Victims-Work-Programme_FINAL.pdf [pdf, 1.7 MB]

   ...documents have been proactive ly released in accordance with Cabinet Office Circular CO (18) 4 . No. Document Comments 1 Better Outcomes for Victims: Work Released with some information withheld under Programme section 9(2)(f)(iv) of the OIA to protect the Cabinet paper confidentiality of advice tendered by Ministers of Office of the Minister of Justice the Crown and officials and section 9(2)(g)(1) to Lodged: 23 March 2023 maintain free and frank expression of opinion. 1a Better Out...

10. OIA-111066.pdf [pdf, 11 MB]

    ...Hei Puāwaitanga Mō Tātou Katoa the Ministry Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy 2022-2025, which is included in the document pack. Some information has also been withheld from document 2 in the pack, under section 9(2)(a) of the Act to protect the privacy of natural persons. In withholding information under section 9, the Ministry has considered the public interest and does not consider it outweighs withholding the information at this time. Please note that this response...