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1. Committee on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination – summary record 15th-17th reports (continued) [pdf, 63 KB]

   ...attributed to the Commission enabled it to act, the New Zealand Government continued to think that it was preferable for practical reasons to keep to the complaints and appeal procedures set out in the Immigration Act. As a safeguard, victims enjoyed the protection of the Bill of Rights 1990 or could lodge complaints against any discriminatory conduct on the part of immigration officials. The Human Rights Commission also retained its ability to inquire into any law, practice or case relat...

2. 02-Appendix-Two-Objectives-and-Policies.pdf [pdf, 1.1 MB]

   Ōtaki to north of Levin Highway Project  VOLUME II - SUPPORTING INFORMATION AND ASSESSMENT OF EFFECTS ON THE ENVIRONMENT APPENDIX TWO: OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES IN VERBATIM 1 APPENDIX TWO: OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES IN VERBATIM 1 Introduction The following statutory provisions have been identified by Waka Kotahi and Councils as relevant to the consideration of the NoRs and resource consent applications under section 171(1)(a) and 104 of the RMA respectively. The as

3. [2012] NZEmpC 179 Drader v Chief Executive of the Ministry of Social Development [pdf, 189 KB]

   ...were entirely out of character. [84] I reject Mr Quarrie’s submission that the defendant ought to have been aware of this and to have enquired into it, for the reasons I have given. Also there is evidence that Mr MacPherson did try, in a very caring manner, to ascertain the true reasons for the plaintiff’s actions. He did this on 14 February 2011 without success and without obtaining any clues that might have given him pause to consider whether the plaintiff was traumatised o...

4. S B v Atia [2018] NZIACDT 4 (19 February 2018) [pdf, 310 KB]

   ...receiving immigration services from a lawyer has a fiduciary relationship, and does not have that when receiving the same services from a licensed immigration adviser. Section 3 of the Act provides the purpose of the Act is “to promote and protect the interests of consumers receiving immigration advice”; that is a purpose it does achieve by demanding professionalism from licensed immigration advisers. [41] The Sims case concerned whether a transaction was valid given a breach...

5. [2021] NZEnvC 192 Northport Limited v Whangarei District Council [pdf, 1.5 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....

6. Complaints Management Policy [pdf, 624 KB]

   ...becomes aware of a complaint and notifies the provider, the Ministry expects that the provider will promptly respond to the complaint. The timeframes are detailed below. References: • Lawyers and Conveyancers Act (Lawyers: Conduct and Participant Care) Rules 2008, rule 8.4 • Legal Aid Provider Contract • Privacy Act 2020, section 22 • Official Information Act 1982 Complaint sources Complaints about provider conduct may arise from a number of sources, including the follow...

7. Legal Aid Complaints Management Policy [pdf, 633 KB]

   ...becomes aware of a complaint and notifies the provider, the Ministry expects that the provider will promptly respond to the complaint. The timeframes are detailed below. References: • Lawyers and Conveyancers Act (Lawyers: Conduct and Participant Care) Rules 2008, rule 8.4 • Legal Aid Provider Contract • Privacy Act 2020, section 22 • Official Information Act 1982 Complaint sources Complaints about provider conduct may arise from a number of sources, including the follow...

8. [2022] NZIACDT 27 - ZK v Li (8 November 2022) [pdf, 212 KB]

   ...Failing to recognise that the complainant’s remuneration did not meet immigration instructions and the residence visa application was likely to have little or no hope of success. Breaches of the Code (2) Failing to exercise diligence and due care in not discussing concerns about the remuneration with the complainant prior to lodging the residence visa application, in breach of cl 1. (3) Failing to advise the complainant that in his opinion the residence visa application ha...

9. Burn v CAC 20002 & Anor [2014] NZREADT 25 [pdf, 144 KB]

   ...that the financial losses he has experienced by the delay in settlement, and then needing to resell the property at a loss, flow from this alleged failure of the licensee. In fact, the standard clause 6 of the agreement seems to provide sufficient protection for Mr and Mrs Burn. We have not been told whether they are seeking recourse from Mr and Mrs Smith pursuant to clause 6. [50] Ms Keating, as counsel for the licensee, accepted that there are two issues, namely, did the licensee...

10. Waitangi Tribunal - issue 57 of Te Manutukutuku [pdf, 571 KB]

    ...the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi. Have faith in the young people of our nation to take this coun- try to a bicultural destiny, one which respects our unique cultural and bio diversity. Have faith in our reo and our tikanga, as the means to protect our unique heritage. A spirit of gen- erosity must prevail between the part- ners of the Treaty, respect for the land and the diversity in cultures.” We acknowledge the huge amount of work Sir John did for the Tribunal, both forma...