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1. LCRO 40/2021 PT v UT and RL t/a Law Firm A (28 April 2022) [pdf, 266 KB]

   ...Mr PT’s response to the complaint and having then formed the view that Mr PT’s response was lacking in contrition, Mr RL and Mr UT considered that it would be appropriate for the 1 Lawyers and Conveyancers Act (Lawyers: Conduct and Client Care) Rules 2008 (the Rules). 5 Committee to direct that Mr PT provide [LAW FIRM A], Mr SZ, Mrs QT and Ms AI, with a letter of apology. [16] Mr JK (for Mr PT) provided a further response to the complaints on 20 December 2019. It was su...

2. [2022] NZEnvC 220 Chen v New Zealand Transport Agency - Waka Kotahi [pdf, 662 KB]

   ...where those effects include the acquisition of private property or other derogation from the rights of a person with an interest in that property. The phrase “having particular regard to” in relation to relevant considerations has been carefully analysed by the High Court as follows (footnotes omitted):5 [64] Plainly the phrase “shall have particular regard to” conveys a stronger direction than merely “to have regard to”. Section 7 (which includes the phrase) is one...

3. Appendix-6_Kerry-Pearce_87F-Report_Erosion-and-Sediment-Control_28-April-2023.pdf [pdf, 333 KB]

   ...2016) ("GD05”) at A2.0. Section 87F Report – Ōtaki to north of Levin Highway Project (Ō2NL Project) Prepared by Kerry Pearce – Erosion and Sediment Control 11 (a) Minimise disturbance; (b) Stage construction; (c) Protect slopes; (d) Protect receiving environments; (e) Rapidly stabilise exposed areas; (f) Install perimeter controls and diversions; (g) Employ sediment detention devices; (h) Get trained and develop experience; (i) Adjust the ESC...

4. Gay and Lesbian Clergy Anti-Discrimination Society v Bishop of Auckland [2013] NZHRRT 36 [pdf, 163 KB]

   ...God our Creator, whose intention is that husband and wife should be united in heart, body and mind. In their union they fulfil their love for each other. Marriage is given to provide the stability necessary for family life, so that children may be cared for lovingly and grow to full maturity. Marriage is a way of life to be upheld and honoured. No one should enter into it lightly. It involves a serious and life-long commitment to each other’s good in a union of strength, sympathy an...

5. [2018] NZEnvC 006 The Wellington Co. Ltd v Save Erskine College Trust [pdf, 23 MB]

   ...timetable for further steps, and draft conditions of consent, to be lodged within 15 working days. C: Costs reserved. REASONS Introduction [1] This is an appeal under s195 RMA against various iterations of s193 decision-making by a Heritage Protection Authority approved by the Minister under s 188 RMA " the Respondent the Save Erskine College Trust ("SECr), initially refusing consent to demolish or remove heritage items, and subsequently a more limited refusal. [2] T...

6. Kauikia-Stevens v Trustees of the Rangitatau 1D5A1 Block (2014) 318 Aotea MB 217 (318 AOT 217) [pdf, 267 KB]

   ...the consent of the local authority. Accordingly, the applicant asserts that ownership of the dwelling and the two outbuildings in favour of his immediate whānau should now be recognised. [3] The applicant also says the trustees have failed to protect him and his whānau from the inappropriate and abusive conduct of other marae trustees and beneficiaries to the point where the Police have been called to the marae on numerous occasions. Despite repeated requests to the trustees to...

7. Budget 2024 Full-List-of-Fee-Changes.pdf [pdf, 369 KB]

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

8. [2022] NZEnvC 049 Boonham v Kaipara District Council [pdf, 546 KB]

   ...and significance of the changes; and … For the purposes of the wording in question this means wording which creates as much certainty as possible for the enablement of the change envisaged while ensuring the infrastructure is in place to protect users and the environment. I have concluded that Mr Boonham’s suggested wording: That there is adequate existing wastewater infrastructure, or funding for adequate wastewater infrastructure to support the development is identified in...

9. [2018] NZEnvC 006 The Wellington Co. Ltd v Save Erskine College Trust [pdf, 23 MB]

   ...timetable for further steps, and draft conditions of consent, to be lodged within 15 working days. C: Costs reserved. REASONS Introduction [1] This is an appeal under s195 RMA against various iterations of s193 decision-making by a Heritage Protection Authority approved by the Minister under s 188 RMA " the Respondent the Save Erskine College Trust ("SECr), initially refusing consent to demolish or remove heritage items, and subsequently a more limited refusal. [2] T...

10. Reid v New Zealand Law Society [2023] NZLCDT 7 (24 March 2023) [pdf, 248 KB]

    ...at 1196–1198. 4 of the statutory scheme. The purposes of the Act provide the starting point. The relevant purposes are set out in s 3(1) as follows:8 (a) to maintain public confidence in the provision of legal services … : (b) to protect the consumers of legal services … : (c) to recognise the status of the legal profession … . [7] Section 3(2) provides that in order to attain those purposes, the Act, amongst other things, reformed the law relating to lawyers and...