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1. Canterbury Westland Standards Committee v Parsons [2013] NZLCDT 48 [pdf, 72 KB]

   ...because there remained an obligation3 to keep proper records of money received or valuable property held, and that had not occurred. [22] The Standards Committee emphasised that the purpose of a solicitor’s trust account obligations was public protection. In particular, the protection of money paid to the solicitor, so that the solicitor was not free to deal with the funds as if they were the solicitor’s own funds, and to ensure that such funds did not become available to...

2. NZLS 19 Mar 2013 Giving Evidence [pdf, 281 KB]

   ...you time off but does not have to pay you, unless you take the day as annual leave or your employment contract provides for you to be paid in such circumstances. · PAGE 4 · GIVING EVIDENCE Similar arrangements should be made for any childcare needed. You must be prepared to follow any instructions about returning on a later day. You may be entitled to an appearance fee and reimbursement of some of the expenses associated with being a witness (such as travel, accommodation and...

3. Legal-Aid-lawyer-Provider-Manual-Feb-2025.pdf [pdf, 380 KB]

   ...and the Practice Standards set by the Secretary. The legal aid Practice Standards form part of the contract for service. These set out the minimum standards of service and conduct required of you. While similar to the rules of conduct and client care for lawyers, the practice standards set out specific requirements for legal aid lawyers’ responsibilities to clients, relationships with clients, conduct of legal aid cases and their dealings with others such as judges, experts, and court a...

4. Hart v Auckland Standards Committee 1 of the New Zealand Law Society CIV 2012 404 5076 5528 [pdf, 515 KB]

   ...Zealand Lawyers and Conveyancers Disciplinary Tribunal (“the Tribunal”). The charges were laid by the Auckland Standards Committee No 1 under the provisions of the Lawyers and Conveyancers Act 2006 (“LCA”), and under the Conduct and Client Care Rules 2008 (“the Rules”). The charges Charges one and two [2] These charges arose after Mr Hart hired a private investigator, Mr D, to carry out investigation work for a client whom Mr Hart was representing in relation to c...

5. [2018] NZEnvC 179 Panuku Development Auckland Limited v Auckland Council [pdf, 11 MB]

   ........................................................................ 27 Coastal - General Coastal Marine Zone (Chapter F) ............................................... 31 National Environmental Standard for Assessing and Managing Contaminants in Soil to Protect Human Health .............................................................................................. 32 Overall Activity Status / Bundling .............................................................................. 3...

6. [2021] NZEnvC 036 Wood & Henton v Auckland Council [pdf, 9.8 MB]

   ...(SSESCP) - Condition 35; e. Chemical Treatment Management Plan (CHTMP) (if required in accordance with Condition 62) - Condition 60; f. Historic Heritage Management Plan (HHMP) (if required in accordance with condition 48) - Condition 46; g. Tree Protection Management Plan (TPMP) - Condition 38; and h. Ecological Management Plan (EMP) (incorporating relevant Fauna Management Plans) - Condition 41; i. Avifauna Management Plan - Condition 44. Advice Note - Management Plans: 1. Ce...

7. ENVC Hearing 6Oct14 TGKL lay attach 8 state of gulf [pdf, 7.9 MB]

   ...Gulf Forum c/o Auckland Council Private Bag 42300 Auckland, 1142 The Hauraki Gulf Forum is a statutory body, established under the Hauraki Gulf Marine Park Act 2000, responsible for the promotion and facilitation of integrated management and the protection and enhancement of the Hauraki Gulf. The Forum has representation on behalf of the Ministers of Conservation, Fisheries and Mäori Affairs, elected representatives from Auckland Council (including the Great Barrier and Waiheke loc...

8. 2020-10-12-Key-Issues-Report-9-October-2020.pdf [pdf, 2.1 MB]

   ...Regional Plan: Waste for Otago), having considered it to be part of a proposal of national significance, and directed that it be referred to the Environment Court for decision.1 1.3 This Key Issues Report has been commissioned by the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) and prepared under section 149G(3) of the Resource Management Act 1991 (RMA).2 It is a report on the key issues in relation to the Omnibus Plan Change and includes: a. A summary of the state of the environment i...

9. LCRO 61/2024 VO and EO v Law Firm A and Ors (16 April 2025) [pdf, 319 KB]

   ...the father settled a trust (the Trust), with the company as sole trustee, and transferred ownership of his home to it. [6] Under the trust deed, the father was the “Principal Beneficiary” of the “Primary Beneficiaries” as well as the “Protector”. As Protector, he had the right to require information from the trustee and various powers including the power to appoint and remove trustees. [7] The applicant and the brother were the “Class B Primary Beneficiaries” and j...

10. 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...