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1. Notes from Crown Maori Relations hui Palmerston North 21 May 2018 [pdf, 409 KB]

   ...the use of the term ‘Māori’ in Crown/Māori Relationships generalises Māori, ignores culture differences and dilutes the unique relationships that iwi have with the Crown providing sovereignty. Many speakers noted that the Crown needs to carefully consider if the relationship is with Māori or iwi. Some speakers also suggested that the relationship should be focused on mana whenua to address regional priorities and needs. The mana whenua relationship provides a community led...

2. Notes of Crown Maori Relations hui in Whangarei 8 April 2018 [pdf, 407 KB]

   ...the government’s agenda. • Support for Māori – Some hui participants suggested the Crown consider what support it can provide to marae. One speaker suggested the government could consider supporting insurance for Marae to assist people to protect their turangawaewae (and further noted that insurance is expensive). The Crown should assist Māori to move forward to develop own resources. • Te Reo – The Crown should protect te reo and encourage its use by public servants and...

3. Notes from Crown Maori Relations hui in Whangarei 8 April 2018 [pdf, 407 KB]

   ...the government’s agenda. • Support for Māori – Some hui participants suggested the Crown consider what support it can provide to marae. One speaker suggested the government could consider supporting insurance for Marae to assist people to protect their turangawaewae (and further noted that insurance is expensive). The Crown should assist Māori to move forward to develop own resources. • Te Reo – The Crown should protect te reo and encourage its use by public servants and...

4. Auckland Standards Committee 3 v Potter [2022] NZLCDT 36 (12 October 2022) [pdf, 103 KB]

   ...subjected to an order under s 242(1)(g)2 prohibiting him from practising on his own account until authorised by the Tribunal. When that order was made, it was stated that “this is a cautious response, which might not need to be long term, but is protective of the public in the meantime.”3 That order has not been discharged. It remains in force and is still required. [8] Those earlier suspensions arose from foolish defaults. On the first occasion, Mr Potter failed to enable r...

5. NZBORA Advice Customs Excise Arrival-Information Amendment Bill for publication [pdf, 188 KB]

   ...Section 25(c) of the Bill of Rights Act affirms that everyone who is charged with an offence has, in relation to the determination of the charge, the right to be presumed innocent until proved guilty according to law. 18. The purpose of s 25(c) is to protect the fundamental liberty and dignity of those accused of offences in light of the grave consequences a criminal charge and conviction may entail.3 19. To this end, the right to be presumed innocent includes three main components:...

6. 1.-Full-List-of-Fee-Changes-23-July.pdf [pdf, 366 KB]

   ................................................................................................................................... 19 Disputes Tribunal .............................................................................................................................................. 19 Immigration and Protection Tribunal ................................................................................................................. 19 Lawyers and Conveyancers Disciplinary Tribun...

7. LCRO 78/2017 UT v HB (26 June 2019) [pdf, 346 KB]

   ...The lawyer may not proceed on an assumption the client agrees to a certain course of action. (c) Act competently and in a timely manner [45] The purposes of the Act include maintaining public confidence in the provision of legal services, and protecting the consumers of legal services.7 To this end r 3 provides that:8 In providing regulated services to a client, a lawyer must always act competently and in a timely manner consistent with the terms of the retainer and the duty to t...

8. [2020] NZIACDT 49 - HQT v Singh (19 November 2020) [pdf, 309 KB]

   ...on 11 October 2019. He advised that the Internal Case and Activity Log captured the chronology which 9 corroborated Mr Singh’s involvement in each step. He denied negligence and maintained that the complainant had received the expected care of a licensed professional. Mr Singh communicated with the complainant on a number of occasions through emails and texts. Two attempts were also made to arrange face-to-face meetings, but the complainant declined. [57] According to M...

9. LCRO 15/2023 and LCRO 21/2023 OE v CN (13 February 2025) [pdf, 266 KB]

   ...determination is ‘an accurate assessment of [his] complaint’. [Law Firm C] – 24 March 2023 [51] Ms DD/Ms KK21 responded with comprehensive comments and submissions. The following is an abbreviated record of these but I confirm that I have paid careful attention to the full content of the letter. “…this delay was not due to any default on Mr CN's part… Any other perceived delay was simply a case of Mr CN appropriately managing his workload as a sole, general pract...

10. [2023] NZEmpC 105 Pilgrim & Ors v Attorney-General & Ors [pdf, 596 KB]

    ...workplaces and the growth of atypical working arrangements. Employment relations legislation calls for an interpretative approach which acknowledges and advances the underlying social purposes of the statute. The Employment Relations Act recognises and protects employment relationships and provides a gateway to the constellation-like suite of minimum standards legislation, via s 6. It is these features which determine the prism through which any particular relationship is to be assesse...