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1. LCDT Annual Report 2023 [pdf, 471 KB]

   ...height of the Covid 19 pandemic, but are planned to resume later this year. New members are inducted by the chairperson, with a full review of the governing legislation, procedural rules and court etiquette. Ethical duties of members are also carefully outlined, as are evidential rules and the rules underlying natural justice. Administration The Tribunal’s Case Manager, Ms Susan Knight has continued to efficiently co-ordinate all of the administration including the com...

2. Auckland Standards Committee v Davidson [2012] NZLCDT 35 [pdf, 119 KB]

   ...to complex facts. Nor does the difficulty only arise from the tragedy of the situation, both for all of those investors who suffered from the collapse of the companies or to the practitioner in facing these charges at the end of a distinguished career. The difficulty arises most acutely when the Tribunal has to assess the viewpoint of a reasonable person, informed of the surrounding circumstances. It transpires that the reasonable perspective in question, which will be discussed...

3. LCRO 147/2024 YK v XH (4 September 2025) [pdf, 184 KB]

   ...issues in connection with Mr XH’s representation and advice:2 (a) In providing regulated services to Mr YK, did Mr XH act competently and in a timely manner consistent with the terms of his retainer with Mr YK and his duty to take reasonable care? (Rule 3 of the Lawyers and Conveyancers Act (Lawyers: Conduct and Client Care) Rules 2008 (the Rules)); (b) In acting for Mr YK, did Mr XH protect and promote his client’s interests to the exclusion of any other interests? (Rule...

4. [2023] NZEnvC 079 Royal Forest and Bird Protection Society of New Zealand Incorporated v Dunedin City Council [pdf, 456 KB]

   ...AOTEAROA KI ŌTAUTAHI Decision No. [2023] NZEnvC 79 IN THE MATTER of the Resource Management Act 1991 AND an appeal under clause 14(1) of the First Schedule of the Act in relation to the Dunedin City District Plan BETWEEN ROYAL FOREST AND BIRD PROTECTION SOCIETY OF NEW ZEALAND INCORPORATED (ENV-2018-CHC-287) Appellant AND DUNEDIN CITY COUNCIL Respondent Court: Environment Judge P A Steven Environment Commissioner C Wilkinson Environment Commissioner M Mabin Hearing...

5. Ministry-of-Justice-Annual-Report-2021-22.pdf [pdf, 5 MB]

   ...into self-isolation, but our courts performed better than those in other countries. By April 2022, the number of court events were on track to exceed 91% of pre-pandemic levels, and by the end of June were up to 95% • our comprehensive approach to protecting our people and those seeking access to justice included: › legislative and corporate policy changes › becoming a workplace vaccinator › the use of rapid antigen tests (RATs) in the courts for jury trials, judicial office...

6. Constitutional Advisory Panel Full Report 2013 [pdf, 4.4 MB]

   New Zealand’s Constitution A Report on a Conversation He Kōtuinga Kōrero mō Te Kaupapa Ture o Aotearoa NOVEMBER 2013 NEW ZEALAND’S CONSTITUTION: A Report on a Conversation | He Kōtuinga Kōrero mō Te Kaupapa Ture o Aotearoa NEW ZEALAND’S CONSTITUTION: A Report on a Conversation | He Kōtuinga Kōrero mō Te Kaupapa Ture o Aotearoa New Zealand’s Constitution A Report on a Conversation He Kōtuinga Kōrero mō Te Kaupapa Ture o Aotearoa 1 NEW ZEALAND’S CONSTITUTION

7. LCRO 124/2017 RG v XP (4 December 2018) [pdf, 250 KB]

   ...an apparent discrepancy, the contention that the Court was misled is firmly rejected. [56] It is acknowledged that Mr XP’s lawyers properly took the precaution of ensuring the discrepancy was brought to the Court’s notice. Their job was to protect and advance Mr XP’s interests. There was no reason for them to miss an opportunity to do that. Some 14 clients instruct their lawyers to take every point. Perspectives vary, what may seem minor to one person may be of far gre...

8. [2024] NZIACDT 15 – YT v CX (14 May 2024) [pdf, 290 KB]

   ...invoice containing a full description of the services to which the fees related, in breach of cl 22. 12. Failing to personally obtain and carry out the complainant’s informed lawful instructions, in breach of cl 2(e). 13. Failing to act with due care and diligence in ensuring that the complainant fully understood the contents of the visa application before it was lodged, in breach of cl 1. JURISDICTION AND PROCEDURE [20] The grounds for a complaint to the Registrar made agains...

9. OX v PE LCRO 224 / 2010 and 262 / 2011 (22 August 2012) [pdf, 115 KB]

   ...proceedings which involved particularly contentious issues around the Applicant’s contact with his three children. The Applicant’s wife sought contact to be supervised; this was opposed by the Applicant. At some point there had been a temporary protection order obtained by the Practitioner’s client which subsequently lapsed and no further order was made. After separation of the Applicant and his wife, the Applicant had supervised visits with his children. His objections to o...

10. Evidence Brief: Therapeutic Interventions for Victims of Intimate Partner Violence [pdf, 313 KB]

    ...AND REFERENCES i Ministry of Justice. (2015). 2014 New Zealand Crime And Safety Survey: Main Findings. Wellington: Ministry of Justice. ii Fanslow, J. & Gulliver, P. (2015). Exploring Risk and Protective Factors for Recent and Past Intimate Partner Violence Against New Zealand Women. Violence and Victims, 30(6), 960-983. Capaldi, D., Knoble, N., Shortt, J. & Kim, H. (2012). A Systematic Review of Risk Factors for Intimate Part...