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1. Auckland Standards Committee 1 v Hooker [2018] NZLCDT 15 [pdf, 250 KB]

   ...that negligence under s 241 had not been made out for the reason that the failure was not such as to reflect on the respondent’s fitness to practise or as to bring the profession into disrepute. It was not conduct that was below the standard of care required of the ordinary solicitor. [23] Mr Billington acknowledged that it was hard to resist the proposition that the respondent’s failure qualified as unsatisfactory conduct under s 12. [24] Mr McCoubrey, for the applicant, did n...

2. Kennedy v Scanner Investments Ltd [pdf, 169 KB]

   CLAIM NO: 02832 UNDER The Weathertight Homes Resolution Services Act 2002 IN THE MATTER of an adjudication BETWEEN DONALD WILLIAM KENNEDY and CATHERINE ANN KENNEDY Claimants AND SCANNER INVESTMENTS LTD First Respondent AND WELLINGTON CITY COUNCIL Second Respondent AND CALLY CONSTRUCTION LTD Third Respondent AND CLIVE LEWIS trading as Clive Lewis Draughting Service Fourth Respondent DETERMINATION OF ADJUDICATOR (Dated 24 Janua

3. LP v MT LCRO 74/2013 (22 October 2014) [pdf, 78 KB]

   ...different proposition from that which formed the basis of Ms LP’s first offer. [43] Ms LP’s first offer was for $175,000 and that was the price accepted by the mortgagee in the Agreement which was finally signed. However, the benefits and protections of the first offer were not included in the offer as accepted and consequently the value to Ms LP was substantially reduced. [44] If, as suggested by Ms NQ in her email to Ms LP dated 29 November, it was possible for the mortgag...

4. [2021] NZACC 105 - W v ACC (16 July 2021) [pdf, 384 KB]

   ...Regulations which came into effect on 1 July 1994. The claimant needed 24 hour attendant care as a result of brain damage following a suicide attempt for which cover was granted. His mother who had been appointed his welfare guardian under the Protection of Personal and Property Rights Act 1988 had brought him home so he could be cared for in the community. As well as paid carers, the mother of the claimant had been doing 120 hours of care per week. The issue in the case was w...

5. [2024] NZEnvC 024 Environmental Defence Society Inc v Minister for Environment [pdf, 373 KB]

   ...instance (that their counsel is aware of) in which a challenge to the lawfulness of an RMA national direction has been brought. That involved High Court judicial review proceedings. [28] While s310(a) confers a potentially broad power, it has been carefully and narrowly applied.19 Section 310 contains a closed list of matters. Moreover, the Environment Court does not possess inherent jurisdiction. [29] Section 310 does not list, as a matter for declaration, whether an instrument...

6. YCAP - community planning guide [pdf, 8.7 MB]

   Community action planning guide He aratohu ki ngā mahere tukanga hapori YCAP Youth crime action plan 2013–2023 GU ID E CO M M UN IT Y AC TI ON P LA NN IN G THIS ARTWORK WAS CREATED BY YOUNG PEOPLE STAYING AT CHILD, YOUTH AND FAMILY RESIDENCES 11 Contents Introduction 3 7 STEPS FOR CREATING YOUR COMMUNITY’S ACTION PLAN Flowchart 5 Preparation 6 Understand your community 8 Clarify issues 10 Involve the community 12 Set goals 14 Finalise your plan 16 Pu

7. Regulatory Impact Statement 2010 Alcohol Reform [pdf, 918 KB]

   1 ALCOHOL REFORM 2010: REGULATORY IMPACT STATEMENT Contents AGENCY DISCLOSURE STATEMENT ................................................................................................. 2 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ....................................................................................................................... 3 INDICATIVE IMPACT ASSESSMENT ................................................................................................... 4 PART 1 – ALCOHOL IN NEW

8. LCRO 140/2020 AB v RP (27 November 2020) [pdf, 267 KB]

   ...submissions, the Committee decided to set the following matters down for a hearing on the papers:4 Fees: a) Did Mr AB fail to comply with r 3.4 (provision of information about fees) of the Lawyers and Conveyancers Act (Lawyers: Conduct and Client Care) Rules 2008 [the Rules]? b) Did Mr RP request, and was he provided with, an estimate of fees? If so, did GHJ inform him promptly when it became apparent that the estimate was likely to be exceeded? (r 9.4) c) Did Mr AB provide any i...

9. ENV-2016-AKL-000186 Viaduct Harbour Holdings Limited v Auckland Council [pdf, 8.6 MB]

   Notice of appeal to Environment Court against decision on proposed Auckland combined plan Dated: 16 September 2016 Before the Environment Court In the matter of: Local Government (Auckland Transitional Provisions) Act 2010 (LGATPA) and the Resource Management Act 1991 (RMA) - Appeal against decision on proposed Auckland combined plan – s 156(1) of the LGATPA – Topics 043 & 044 Transport - parking ratio for all activities in Viaduct Harbour Precin

10. [2019] NZEnvC 167 Western Bay of Plenty District Council v Bay of Plenty Regional Council [pdf, 13 MB]

    ...underlined and words deleted shown struck through): Matakana Island's function appearaRce as a barrier for the harbour and its essentially uniform appearance, principally from middle- and long-distance views, stand out. Those attributes should be protected from activities that could suhstaRtfa.41y alter its integrity appearcmce, such as substantial permanent changes to its cover in trees, including the location of large or extensive buildings (including areas of smaller buildings) o...