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1. 20240514-Oranga-Tamariki-Repeal-of-Section-7AA-Amendment-Bill [pdf, 181 KB]

   ...Oranga Tamariki interacts.10 18. Oranga Tamariki has made commitments to maintain all current Strategic Partnership Arrangements entered into and intends to continue to enter into new agreements to help tamariki and rangatahi to thrive in the care and protection of their whānau, hapū 6 Oranga Tamariki Act 1989, s 4(g). 7 Oranga Tamariki Act 1989, s 4(h). 8 Oranga Tamariki Act 1989, s 448B. 9 Waitangi Tribunal, The Oranga Tamariki (Section 7AA) Urgent Inquiry Report (Wai 3...

2. Canterbury-Westland Standards Committee 2 v Fordyce [2025] NZLCDT 27 (11 June 2025) [pdf, 157 KB]

   ...we have considered Mr Matsis’ submission without regard to those precedents which had not considered his submission. [9] We are not persuaded to gloss the statutory words in the way contended by Mr Matsis. The provision has the purpose of protecting the reputation of the profession. When members of the public learn that a lawyer has been convicted of an offence punishable by imprisonment, they are entitled to draw inferences about the profession without being put on inquiry ab...

3. Ryan v CAC 20002 & Skinner [2013] NZREADT 45 [pdf, 67 KB]

   ...the Act; and it determined under s.89(2)(c) of the Act to take no further action. The Stance of the Appellant [10] The appellant covered the above facts and stated that the Andersons had repeatedly offered to buy her business at $120,000 after careful advice from their accountants. She maintains that at her meeting with the licensee on 17 March 2011 it was agreed he was to meet the Andersons and communicate her acceptance of their offer at $120,000, put that into a contract form, “...

4. MG v Jean Xiujing Hu [2019] NZIACDT 20 (10 April 2019) [pdf, 152 KB]

   ...with supporting documents. There is also a statement of reply (16 June 2017) from Mr Moses. Ms Hu does not seek an oral hearing. ASSESSMENT [53] The Registrar relies on the following provisions of the Code: 1. Obligations to clients 1.1 Care, respect, diligence and professionalism: A licensed immigration adviser must, with due care, diligence, respect and professionalism: a) perform his or her services; and b) carry out the lawful informed instructions of clients; and …...

5. Wellington Standards Committee 2 v O'Connor [2023] NZLCDT 18 (8 May 2023) [pdf, 177 KB]

   ...Schedule 2 withdrawals occurred in Porirua or Mana, locations associated with Mr O’Connor. The standard of proof in Tribunal cases is the balance of probabilities. Because the consequences for Mr O’Connor of an adverse finding are great, we have carefully weighed our consideration. We find an overpowering inference that Mr O’Connor obtained an EFTPOS card for Mr Coles’ account and used it on the occasions appearing in Schedule 2. We find that Mr O’Connor deliberately l...

6. [2024] NZEnvC 238 Coast Road Resilience Group Inc v West Coast Regional Council [pdf, 3.9 MB]

   CRRG v WCRC & GDC – CONSENT ORDER IN THE ENVIRONMENT COURT AT CHRISTCHURCH I TE KŌTI TAIAO O AOTEAROA KI ŌTAUTAHI Decision No. [2024] NZEnvC 238 IN THE MATTER of the Resource Management Act 1991 AND an appeal under s120 of the Act BETWEEN COAST ROAD RESILIENCE GROUP INCORPORATED (ENV-2024-CHC-41) Appellant AND WEST COAST REGIONAL COUNCIL First Respondent AND GREY DISTRICT COUNCIL Second Respondent Environment Judge P A Steven – sitting alone under s279

7. [2018] NZEnvC 083 Willowridge Developments Ltd v Queenstown Lakes District Council [pdf, 11 MB]

   BEFORE THE ENVIRONMENT COURT I MUA I TE KOOTI TAIAO 0 AOTEAROA Court: IN THE MATTER AND BETWEEN AND Decision No. [20181 NZEnvC 83 of the Resource Management Act 1991 of an appeal pursuant to section 120 of the Act WILLOWRIDGE DEVELOPMENTS LIMITED (ENV-2017 -CHC-27) Appellant QUEENSTOWN LAKES DISTRICT COUNCIL Respondent Environment Judge J R Jackson Environment Commissioner J R Mills Environment Commissioner D J Bunting Hearing: at Wanaka on 4 and 5 December

8. 2021-03-08 ORC - Opening Subs (Philip Maw) [pdf, 226 KB]

   ...land on a whole-of-catchment basis, including the effects on receiving environments. (3) Policy 7: The loss of river extent and values is avoided to the extent practicable. (4) Policy 9: The habitats of indigenous freshwater species are protected. (5) Policy 10: The habitat of trout and salmon is protected, insofar as this is consistent with Policy 9. (6) Policy 11: Freshwater is allocated and used efficiently, all existing over-allocation is phased out, and future over-a...

9. LCRO 47/2021 BQ v ZG (16 December 2024) [pdf, 665 KB]

   LEGAL COMPLAINTS REVIEW OFFICER ĀPIHA AROTAKE AMUAMU Ā-TURE [2024] NZLCRO 154 Ref: LCRO 47/2021 CONCERNING an application for review pursuant to section 193 of the Lawyers and Conveyancers Act 2006 AND CONCERNING a decision of the [Area] Standards Committee BETWEEN BQ Applicant AND ZG Respondent DECISION The names and identifying details of the parties in this decision have been changed. Introduction [1] The applicant, Mr BQ

10. Taueki v Horowhenua Sailing Club Ltd - Horowhenua (11) Lake (2013) 304 Aotea MB 288 (304 AOT 288) [pdf, 129 KB]

    ...5. Long Term: This is a matter to be addressed at some point in the future. We agreed that the legislation for whatever reason is confusing and probably anachronistic in need of a revamp. Clearly that is a matter that would need to be managed very carefully so as not to have any adverse impact on the beneficial owners’ existing legal interests. Happy to discuss any of the above with you by phone if you wish. Otherwise we look forward to your response regarding funding. Kind...