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1. 15 May 2020 Summary of Justice Budget Initiatives for Stakeholders [pdf, 260 KB]

   ...fiduciary services to vulnerable clients, by meeting increased demand. Cost pressures have increased due to population increases, particularly in the context of an aging population, increasing complexity in client needs, and staffing costs. (*The Protection of Personal and Property Rights Act 1988 and Public Trust Act 2001) 5 Independent Police Conduct Authority $3.8m over 4 years The independent oversight provided by the Independent Police Conduct Authority (IPCA) plays...

2. LCRO 78/2023 CQ v KV (20 May 2025) [pdf, 218 KB]

   ...identifying details of the parties in this decision have been changed. Introduction [1] On 20 April 2023, [Area] Standards Committee [X] determined that Mr CQ had breached rr 3 and 6.1 of the Lawyers and Conveyancers Act (Lawyers: Conduct and Client Care) Rules 2008 (Conduct and Client Care Rules) and made a finding of unsatisfactory conduct against Mr CQ. [2] The Committee considered Mr CQ’s failings to be serious and: (a) imposed a fine of $7,000 on Mr CQ; (b) censured Mr CQ;...

3. Cameron v Hastings District Council [pdf, 87 KB]

   ...significant requirement on the paint covering to assist in prevention of water entry. They said that an elastomeric paint coating was required and they expressed the view that a standard acrylic paint would not accommodate the necessary weather protection in these conditions. I deal further with that matter below in the context of the painter, Mr Brown, the fifth respondent. Claim-02891- Determination.doc 10 6.1.3 That the sill jamb flashings were not installed in a...

4. Tangitau v Hakaoro [2015] NZIACDT 27 (17 March 2015) [pdf, 85 KB]

   ...to address the concerns and failed to do so. Mr Hakaoro did not inform the complainant of the difficulties, or that Immigration New Zealand declined her application. [5.6] On 10 September 2012, Mr Hakaoro lodged an appeal with the Immigration and Protection Tribunal; he had no instructions to do so, and did not discuss the issue with the complainant. [5.7] On 27 May 2013, this Tribunal cancelled Mr Hakaoro’s licence, the appeal with the Immigration and Protection Tribunal was still c...

5. NB v UJ Ltd [2021] NZDT 1498 (23 April 2021) [pdf, 187 KB]

   ...reasonable to put NB back in the position he would have been had the damage not occurred? Was UJ LTD negligent in pouring the concrete so that it splashed into an adjacent property? 4. Under the law of negligence trades people owe a duty of care to the occupiers of properties neighbouring the area in which they are working. That duty requires them to take reasonable care to avoid damaging neighbouring properties and goods on those properties whilst carrying out their work. 5. UJ...

6. Cabinet Paper: Strategic Approach to Support the Response to the Royal Commission of Inquiry into Historical Abuse [pdf, 834 KB]

   ...Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) Hon Chris Hipkins Minister of State Services Proposed Strategic Approach to Guide the Crown Engagement with and Response to, The Royal Commission of Inquiry into Historical Abuse in State Care and in the Care of Faith-Based Institutions Date of Issue: 8 May 2019 Date 8 May 2019 Title: Proposed Strategic Approach to Guide the Crown Engagement with and Response to, The Royal Commission of Inquiry into Historical Abuse in S...

7. SH v DM [2024] NZDT 211 (18 March 2024) [pdf, 104 KB]

   ...work on the roof area of the house and that he should not have carried out the work at a time when a storm was imminent. 2. The issues are: a. Did DM have authority to work on the roof? b. Did DM fail to carry out the work with reasonable care and skill? Did DM have authority to work on the roof? 3. In the hearing SH stated that DM had no authority to carry out roof work at her tenanted property. She said that she did not know why he was even on the roof. However hav...

8. a'Beckett v Real Estate Agents Authority (CAC 407) & Yin [2017] NZREADT 30 [pdf, 197 KB]

   ...by email on 14 December 2014 and an offer was written up that same day and the complainant requested this offer be presented the next day… The length of time taken by the licensee to send the correct LIM to the correct person indicated lack of care and diligence in breach of Rule 5.1.” [5] The CAC then discussed Ms a’Beckett’s explanation and concluded at paragraph 3.8 “The Committee concluded the licensee had not taken appropriate care in reading and responding to the...

9. Directory of Official Information A-C [pdf, 1.5 MB]

   ...scheme effectively and efficiently, including managing the Scheme’s Accounts, collecting levies and administering resolution. ACC funds treatment and rehabilitation services from many providers to ensure that injured people receive appropriate care and rehabilitation. This includes acute and elective surgery, assessment services and the provision of assistance based on need. 5 Accounts The Scheme is managed through five Accounts, with each providing cover for a specific gro...

10. Directory of Official Information A-C [pdf, 1.6 MB]

    ...to contribute to economic growth and beneficial environmental and social outcomes for New Zealand. The three key research outcomes sought by AgResearch in achieving its purpose are added value foods and bio- based products that meet consumer needs; protected, enhanced and sustained natural resources; and prosperous and sustainable land-based communities. Structure AgResearch is governed by a board of directors appointed by its shareholding Ministers. The company’s research and science...