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1. [2020] NZREADT 28 – Daji v Real Estate Agents Authority (25 June 2020) [pdf, 226 KB]

   ...directly with the vendor despite being advised of the existence of the sole agency agreement which did not expire until 13 September 2018. This decision was also made with reference to the Real Estate Agents Act (Professional Conduct and Client Care) Rules 2012 (the Rules). [19] The Committee then expressed its conclusion differently:3 On the complaint against the Licensee that she has circumvented the sole agency agreement with [Harcourts] by engaging directly with the vendor d...

2. LCRO 36/2020 SW v LN (4 October 2021) [pdf, 172 KB]

   ...with what the parties were advised in the Case Manager’s letter dated 7 September 2020, I infer that Mr LN is content for Mr SW’s review application to be dealt with on the papers. [42] On the basis of the information available, which I have carefully considered, I have concluded that the review may be adequately determined on the papers and in the absence of the parties. [43] I record that I have carefully read the complaint, the Committee’s decision and the submissions fil...

3. [2023] NZIACDT 26 - BL v Registrar (10 October 2023) [pdf, 241 KB]

   ...attaching a copy of her “Authority & Instructions Terms Of Engagement & Client Care Rules”, for the appellant’s “immigration case” and a s 61 request if required. The appellant was advised she could also appeal to the Immigration and Protection Tribunal within 42 days of receiving the decline letter. [18] In a further email on the same day (at 12:00 pm), the adviser stated that the initial consultation had consisted of an assessment of the appellant’s situatio...

4. [2025] NZREADT 21 – BS & QS v Upton (16 June 2025) [pdf, 270 KB]

   ...Representing to the purchaser in advertising material and in-person that services (power, water and phone) were provided to the boundary or driveway of the section, in breach of rr 5.1 and 6.4 of the Real Estate Agents Act (Professional Conduct and Client Care) Rules 2012 (the Rules).3 2 Complaint No: C44708 Decision finding of unsatisfactory conduct (26 April 2023); BoD at 506– 514. 3 Rule 5.1: A licensee must exercise skill, care, competence, and diligence at all times when ca...

5. Independent Electoral Review Final Report [pdf, 11 MB]

   ...are of fundamental importance to our electoral system and democracy. We have focused on how to make voting more accessible and improve voter participation. Voter eligibility 26. The right of citizens to vote is a fundamental right, recognised and protected by international and domestic law. Any limit on that right must be reasonable and justified. 27. We recommend lowering the voting age to 16. Having reviewed the evidence, we are confident that 16-year-olds are just as capable of m...

6. [2021] NZEnvC 189 Bridesdale Farm Developments Ltd v Queenstown Lakes District Council [pdf, 3.6 MB]

   ...QLDC's planning witness, Mr Langman. However, counsel's closing submissions sought further changes to this modified relief. [19] One set of changes was proposed in response to concerns raised by Mr Langman that the LDSR zone is not designed to protect ONF /L landscape values (by contrast to the Rural zone). On that matter, BFDL's planning witness, Mr Jeffrey Brown, responded by proposing: 12 II 12 (a) a new Pol 7.2.1.7 as follows: Ensure that development and associated...

7. [2022] NZEnvC 091 Otago Regional Council [pdf, 528 KB]

   ...Rūnaka ki Puketeraki, Te Rūnanga o Ōtākou and Hokonui Rūnanga (Kāi Tahu ki Otago) Support in part Reject Issue 7.2.2 10031 10025 10031.07 10025.08 Director-General of Conservation Tumuaki Ahurei Royal Forest and Bird Protection Society of New Zealand Inc Support Support Retain Issue 7.2.2 as notified. Accept in part FS103 Otago Fish & Game Council and Central South Island Fish & Game Council Support Accept in part Issue 7.2.3 10019...

8. [2022] NZEnvC 91 Otago Regional Council - Chapter 7 (Landfills) [pdf, 600 KB]

   ...Rūnaka ki Puketeraki, Te Rūnanga o Ōtākou and Hokonui Rūnanga (Kāi Tahu ki Otago) Support in part Reject Issue 7.2.2 10031 10025 10031.07 10025.08 Director-General of Conservation Tumuaki Ahurei Royal Forest and Bird Protection Society of New Zealand Inc Support Support Retain Issue 7.2.2 as notified. Accept in part FS103 Otago Fish & Game Council and Central South Island Fish & Game Council Support Accept in part Issue 7.2.3 10019...

9. [2023] NZEnvC 174 Barbican Securities Limited v Auckland Council [pdf, 292 KB]

   ...Court adopts that finding. NPS-HPL [52] As previously outlined, the site is predominantly comprised of LUC 2 and 3 soils which fall within the definition of highly productive land in the NPS-HPL. [53] The NPS-HPL has the sole objective of protecting highly productive land for use in land-based primary production, both now and for future generations (Objective 2.1). Relevant to this case, it seeks to meet this objective by avoiding the subdivision of highly productive land (exc...

10. Interim regulatory impact statement - jury trial timeliness [pdf, 2.3 MB]

    ...alleged offending, where the consequences of the offending are more serious, including the potential impact on the defendant if convicted. 30. This aims to strike a better balance between maintaining a right to a jury trial and the constitutional protections that come with it, and the extra time and resource required to conduct those proceedings for the courts, prosecutors, lawyers and the public. To improve court performance, efficiency and access to justice 31. Timely access to...