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1. LCRO 181/2023 HC v QG and VO (28 February 2025) [pdf, 413 KB]

   ...The factual circumstances giving rise to each separate complaint are best considered in isolation. [12] The alleged conduct occurred in 2019-2020. All references in this decision to the Lawyers and Conveyancers Act (Lawyers: Conduct and Client Care) Rules 2008 (the Rules) are therefore to the Rules in their numbering and form before the 2021 amendments to the Rules. I will not be footnoting the current Rule number or wording, where different. Complaint 1: Transfer of shares in [red...

2. Justice Sector Report March 2025 [pdf, 1.2 MB]

   ...adopting a nationally led, regionally supported approach to prevention. This approach recognises that most children and young people with serious and persistent offending behaviour have previously come to the attention of government agencies due to care and protection concerns. They can have multi-layered health, education and disability needs that have not been identified or met. The greater the disadvantage, the more likely they are to offend. Support and interventions to prevent offendi...

3. JG v RS LCRO 245 / 2010 (15 March 2012) [pdf, 97 KB]

   ...Committee reviewed all of the material and the comprehensive submissions provided by both parties. Having done so, it came to the view that Mr JG had breached rules 2.3 and 13.4 of the Lawyers and Conveyancers Act (Lawyers: Conduct and Client Care) Rules 2008. [28] In respect of the breach of rule 2.3 the Committee had this to say: - “[17] The Committee considered that the relentless pursuit of this matter, with complete disregard to the costs being incurred, brought the profe...

4. LCRO 184/2015 WD v YR (6 July 2017) [pdf, 171 KB]

   ...were to be achieved. (e) Lawyer failed to provide information about the services to be provided. (f) Lawyer failed to act with instructions, and with his advice. (g) Lawyer failed to communicate in a respectful manner. (h) Lawyer failed to protect and promote our interests. (i) Lawyer failed to provide information about the progress of the case. (j) Lawyer failed to provide necessary support to find another lawyer. (k) Lawyer failed to provide information as to how to pursue a c...

5. LCRO 195/2018 KW v LQ (26 June 2020) [pdf, 182 KB]

   ...even if we have to take up a loan secured by our property; we will do whatever is needed”. [13] LQ then sent a further email to YT:3 Dear YT, please see attached our services terms and conditions (retainer). Please look through this document carefully. This is not an agreement. These are the conditions under which we provide services to our clients and we must ensure under the Country A legislation that you are familiar with them before we commence our services. … [14] When...

6. LCRO 158/2015 PL v VD (21 February 2019) [pdf, 178 KB]

   ...the part of opposing counsel could have been addressed by the court. Conclusion [88] I am required to bring a fresh, independent and robust view to the complaint, the Committee’s decision and the application for review. In doing so, I have carefully and comprehensively considered all of the material that was provided to the Committee and to this Office on review, and the submissions made at the hearing. I have paid particular attention to the areas in which the applicant has s...

7. [2020] NZIACDT 20 - QM v Ng (14 May 2020) [pdf, 163 KB]

   ...party has sought an oral hearing. ASSESSMENT [43] The Registrar relies on the following provisions of the Code: General 1. A licensed immigration adviser must be honest, professional, diligent and respectful and conduct themselves with due care and in a timely manner. Client Care 2. A licensed immigration adviser must: … e. obtain and carry out the informed lawful instructions of the client, and … Legislative requirements 3. A licensed immigration adviser must: ...

8. Hemi v Ritchie - Whaanga 1D1D Roadway (2025) 282 Waikato Maniapoto MB 9 (282 WMN 9) [pdf, 745 KB]

   282 Waikato Maniapoto MB 9 Hemi v Ritchie - Whaanga 1D1D Roadway (2025) 282 Waikato Maniapoto MB 9 (282 WMN 9) I TE KOOTI WHENUA MĀORI O AOTEAROA I TE ROHE O WAIKATO MANIAPOTO In the Māori Land Court of New Zealand Waikato Maniapoto District AP-20230000020537 WĀHANGA Under Sections 18(b), 19(1)(a), (b) and (c) Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 MŌ TE TAKE In the matter of Whaanga 1D1D Roadway I WAENGA I A Between HOHUA HEMI AS TRUSTEE OF THE HEMI

9. [2022] NZEnvC 010 Northport Limited v Whangarei District Council [pdf, 1.3 MB]

   ...adaptation to any future changes to the port operation, the CMA occupied space and the range of activities. It is difficult to see that there is any current difficulty for Northport beyond ensuring they minimise noise and the possible need to carefully examine the activities that may occur if Berth 4 is constructed to ensure that they do not exceed the night time limits. Nevertheless, we are not satisfied that there is any clear evidence that increased noise levels must occur. E...

10. [2024] NZEnvC 226 Pirirakau Tribal Authority Incorporated v Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga [pdf, 323 KB]

    ...parties. d) Pirirakau shall be informed if any possible taonga or Māori artefacts are identified to enable appropriate tikanga to be undertaken, so long as all statutory requirements under the Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga Act 2014 and the Protected Objects Act 1975 are met. [19] Condition 4 requires an archaeological investigation by an archaeologist approved by HNZPT as follows: 4. Prior to any earthworks being carried out within the application area, an archaeological i...