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1. 03.-Evidence-of-Mr-Dean-Wilson-Muaupoko-Tribal-Authority.PDF [PDF, 402 KB]

   ...arising from the Project, both in the construction and operational phase. For example, cutting the highway at a surface level will still have an effect on the cultural landscape and other significant sites. However the key point is that through these careful design measures, investigations, hui and other measures, any adverse effects of the Project have been considerably reduced compared to what they could have been. Page 16 67. Overall, despite the resourcing and capacity challenges...

2. Ministry of Justice Statement of Intent 2023 - 2027 [pdf, 1.5 MB]

   ...system of representative democracy, our head of state, Te Tiriti o Waitangi/ Treaty of Waitangi, the structure and independence of the courts, and protections for people against unreasonable or unfair exercising of state power. By monitoring and caring for these systems, we ensure they remain fit for purpose over the long-term. TO ACHIEVE OUR PURPOSE, WE WILL: • Build a sustainable policy stewardship capability • Actively collaborate across all parts of the regulatory system, inc...

3. Care of Children Applying for a Court Order guide [pdf, 3.9 MB]

   Care of Children: Applying for a Court Order Read this guide to find out more about applying for a court order Who needs to use this guide? Anyone who needs the court to help them reach an agreement or make a decision about the care arrangements for their child or children, help resolve a dispute or protect your rights as a parent or guardian. Please use the glossary at the back of this guide which explains the meaning of key words. Getting your forms You can get your application...

4. [2017] NZEmpC 146 Yu v Zespri International Ltd [pdf, 767 KB]

   ...between Court and Bar and, in turn, depends upon an independent and strong legal profession. [39] This dicta underlines the importance which the Court attaches to the role of counsel, which may be undertaken subject to undertakings or suitable protections such as inspection of documents by counsel alone; and to any affidavit evidence which may be provided on the topic of disclosure. [40] Ms Richards submitted that she and her colleagues were well aware of their professional obliga...

5. LCRO 27/2021 BK v RQ (27 August 2021) [pdf, 223 KB]

   ...managed by the executor or family members; and (h) Ms RQ was not responsible for the contents of the deed drafted which some of the beneficiaries had raised objection to, but in any event it was good practice to include an indemnity clause to protect the executor; and (i) it was incorrect to suggest that Ms RQ had advised the beneficiaries that a distribution would not be made if the beneficiaries failed to sign the deed, rather her instructions were that the deed would need to be...

6. LCRO 167/2023 UG v XY and EP (17 July 2025) [pdf, 255 KB]

   ...advice about fees: The basis on which our fees will be calculated is set out in our Terms of Engagement. [7] The Terms of Engagement included a section headed Basis for Charging, followed by the factors provided in r 9 of the Conduct and Client Care Rules2 for determining the reasonableness of a fee. The hourly rates charged by XY and EP were not included in either the Letter or Terms of Engagement. [8] The Terms of Engagement also included advice that: In general, in relation...

7. Complaints Assessment Committee 403 v Shalendra Goundar [2017] NZREADT 52 [pdf, 226 KB]

   ...Goundar: [a] Charge 1: a charge of misconduct under s 73(c)(i) and (iii) of the Real Estate Agents Act 2008 (“the Act”) (wilful or reckless contravention of provisions of the Act and Real Estate Agents Act (Professional Conduct and Client Care) Rules 2012 (“the Rules”)); [b] Charge 2: (in the alternative to Charge 1), a charge of misconduct under s 73(b) of the Act (seriously incompetent or seriously negligent real estate agency work); and [c] Charge 3: (in the alternati...

8. LCRO 88/2018 MC v OT (24 December 2018) [pdf, 225 KB]

   ...case basis. Generally speaking, those requests have been met by giving consideration to whether a transcript of the hearing would be prepared for providing to the party making request. [37] Any request is considered by the Review Officer, with careful regard to the strict confidentiality provisions which apply to review hearings. 7 [38] A recent decision of the Supreme Court considered an application for leave to appeal a decision of the Court of Appeal which had declined a req...

9. LCRO 73/2025 PQ v KR (26 August 2025) [pdf, 223 KB]

   ...been consistently advised that his chances of success in the Company ABC litigation were very high, misrepresents the sound and consistent advice that had been provided to Mr PQ; and (u) risks of advancing the Company ABC matter to trial had been carefully and conscientiously addressed with Mr PQ and he had been cautioned to seriously consider a settlement offer; and (v) Mr PQ had rejected advice to settle at a figure which was proximate to the figure he now says he should have been pe...

10. Sidhu v Tan [2016] NZIACDT 62 (29 September 2016) [pdf, 159 KB]

    ...is prescriptive regarding the client engagement process. Mr Tan could not become a licensed immigration adviser without demonstrating he understood that process; for every client engagement, he had to complete the process. It is intended both to protect him, and his clients. [21] One of the very important elements of professional conduct is that the licensed immigration adviser must obtain informed instructions. That requires an evaluation of the available 6 immigration...