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1. Canterbury Westland Standards Committee No. 1 v Grave [2016] NZLCDT 8 [pdf, 62 KB]

   ...Rule 11.1 By engaging in conduct that was likely to mislead beneficiary Ms X as to the potential value of the estate; Mr Grave accepted that he contravened the following Rules of the Lawyers and Conveyancers Act (Lawyers: Conduct and Client Care) Rules 2008 (“the Rules”): Rule 5.11 By acting for PP as executor of both estates where by reason of a claimed mistake as to title there was potential for a claim by either estate against Mr Grave; Rule 6.1 By acting for PP in the adm...

2. LS v TD LCRO 298/2012 Penalty decision (23 February 2015) [pdf, 68 KB]

   ...issued a decision (the findings decision) in which I found Mr TD’s conduct constituted unsatisfactory conduct pursuant to s 12(c) of the Lawyers and Conveyancers Act 2006 by reason of breaches of rules 7, 10, 11 and 11.1 of the Conduct and Client Care Rules.1 [2] Both parties have now provided submissions as to penalty as requested. Background [3] Mr TD had prepared a will for Mrs LS’s mother in which she purported to appoint Mrs LS and her sister as trustees of the [Trust...

3. LT v SH [2019] NZIACDT 57 (7 August 2019) [pdf, 174 KB]

   ...Tribunal on 13 December 2017. The following breaches of the Code by [the adviser] are alleged: (1) by writing a document to Immigration New Zealand falling short of what was required to persuade it to grant a visa, there has been a lack of due care in regard to the complainant’s circumstances, in breach of cl 1; (2) by providing incorrect and potentially misleading information to Immigration New Zealand, in breach of cl 1; 2 The comp...

4. [2021] NZEnvC 098 Maungaharuru-Tangitu Trust v Hastings District Council [pdf, 4 MB]

   IN THE ENVIRONMENT COURT AT WELLINGTON I TE KOTI TAIAO O AOTEAROA Kl TE WHANGANUI-A-TARA IN THE MATTER BETWEEN AND Decision No [2021] NZEnvC 98 of an appeal under clause 14( 1) of the First Schedule to the Resource Management Act 1991 MAUNGAHARURU-TANGITO TRUST (ENV-2015-WLG-054) Appellant HASTINGS DISTRICT COUNCIL Respondent REVISED DECISION ON APPEAL Decision issued: f 1. July 2021 Costs are reserved : 2 4 5 6 Introduction [1] This Court issued its

5. [2017] NZEmpC 39 ALA v ITE [pdf, 317 KB]

   ...is one that must be approached in a careful and principled fashion; and the relevant principles must be considered on a case by case basis. [61] I begin my consideration of this issue by describing those principles. [62] With regard to the protection of confidential information, the correct approach as to how public interest factors should be assessed was confirmed in the speech of Lord Goff in Attorney-General v Guardian Newspapers Ltd (No 2): 23 … [A]lthough the basis of...

6. [2019] NZEnvC 029 Cable Bay Wines Limited v Auckland Council [pdf, 12 MB]

   ...land unit". Policy 2 limits the range of non-rural and non­ residential activities to avoid adverse effects on landscape and the general amenity of the area. Policy 4 emphasises the need for buildings to be small scale as a further means of protecting natural character and landscape values within the land unit. [93] We have examined the effects of extensive use of the lawn area for functions, informal dining, drinking and associated activities. The evidence supports a conclus...

7. [2007] NZEmpC AC 10/07 X v Auckland DHB [pdf, 338 KB]

   ...counsel on a compact disk. The letter continued: ADHB is not willing to advise how it became aware of the images. It does not consider the way in which the matter came to ADHB’s attention to be relevant. Furthermore, ADHB has obligations to protect staff from bullying, intimidation and harassment. In the event that you consider the way in which the information came to ADHB’s attention to be material, we would be grateful if you would advise us and we will endeavour t...

8. Waitangi Tribunal - Ngāpuhi Mandate Inquiry report - prepublication version [pdf, 905 KB]

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9. Waitangi Tribunal - Ngāpuhi Mandate Inquiry report [pdf, 905 KB]

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10. [2007] NZEmpC AC 28/07 Wilson v CE of Ministry of Social Development [pdf, 65 KB]

    ...her employer treating the incident as being less serious than it was; (c) the length of time taken for assistance to arrive; (d) failure to properly debrief after the incident; (e) failure to place the two youths involved in the separate secure care unit (i.e. in custody); (f) failure to have the youths charged by the police; (g) requiring her to return to work while on stress leave; (h) failing to notify her that a Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) meeting was being...