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1. AQ v ZI LCRO 105 / 2010 (11 February 2011) [pdf, 106 KB]

   ...claim against his late father’s estate. [2] The file was assigned to the Respondent, a senior solicitor in the firm, with Mr ZH (ZH) as her supervising partner. [3] As required by the Lawyers and Conveyancers Act (Lawyers: Conduct and Client Care) Rules 2008 (Client Care Rules), AAM provided certain information relating to its services to the Applicant at the commencement of its retainer, including its terms of engagement. Included in these was the firm’s billing policy, which...

2. Adoption-reform-Summary-of-engagement-2022.pdf [pdf, 499 KB]

   ...child’s identity and maintaining a connection to their culture and whakapapa. This theme was repeated throughout comments on other aspects of the proposed new adoption system. 8 “I’m heartened to see the clear emphasis on the protection of whakapapa and the preservation of, and connection to, culture and identity identified in the principles for adoption. I want to be very clear that my concerns for the preservation of whakapapa are not limited to adoptees of Mā...

3. Auckland City Council as Assignee v Irwin [pdf, 196 KB]

   ...6. Respective Roles 12 7. David Irwin 12 8. S J Brentnall Limited 16 9. S J Brentnall 17 10. Ability to Claim 18 11. Role of S J Brentnall 19 Claim-1092.doc Claim-1092.doc 2 12. S J Brentnall Claimed Liability 21 13. Was a Duty of Care owed Independently of the Contractual Obligations? 31 14. Conclusion 44 15. Costs 45 Appendix 47 2. Summary 2.1 The claim is by the Auckland City Council which was sixth respondent, it having taken an assignment of the claim fr...

4. Recommendations recap - issue 1 [pdf, 1.2 MB]

   ...judiciary, staff, stakeholders, media and the public informed about the findings and recommendations of the New Zealand Coroners Court. Table of contents 1 Case study SUDI deaths 4 Recommendations 4 Adverse effects or reactions to medical or surgical care 8 Aged care 9 Care facilities 9 Child deaths 11 Diving, scuba diving, snorkelling 13 Drug, alcohol or substance abuse 14 Labour or childbirth 15 Mental health issues 15 Natural causes 15 Recreational or leisure activities 15...

5. Te Manutukutuku 77 [pdf, 7.6 MB]

   ...in similar ways. Their scope includes both historical and contemporary claims, while providing opportunity for claimants to seek priority for an early hearing of pressing current issues. In inquiries under way, these have included primary healthcare services for Māori, the process for recognising customary rights to the foreshore and seabed, and Māori homelessness. Completing these two inquiry pro- grammes will enable the Tribunal to hear and report on the majority of claims and...

6. Chief Executive of the Ministry for Culture and Heritage - Taonga Tūturu found at Cook's Cove, Tolaga Bay (2017) 71 Tairāwhiti MB 267 (71 TRW 267) [pdf, 276 KB]

   ...taonga in a legal entity for safekeeping ensures the taonga are protected for, and on behalf of, the traditional owners. In the case of the heitiki found at Plimmerton, Judge Harvey found that a valuable taonga of this kind must be preserved and cared for by those with the necessary resources and expertise, and it would be inappropriate to vest the taonga in any person who did not have ready access to such facilities and knowledge. In coming to his decision, Judge Harvey noted that:...

7. Youth Justice Indicators Summary Report June 2024 [pdf, 4.1 MB]

   ...Justice Indicators Summary Report. June 2024. Wellington: Ministry of Justice. This document is available at https://www.justice.govt.nz/justice-sector-policy/research-data/justice- statistics/youth-justice-indicators/ Disclaimer • While all care and diligence has been taken in processing, analysing, and extracting data and information for this publication, the Ministry of Justice gives no warranty that it is error free and will not be liable for any loss or damage suffered by the us...

8. NLT v Coetzee [2020] NZIACDT 7 (10 February 2020) Sanctions [pdf, 122 KB]

   ...adviser, was upheld by the Tribunal in a decision issued on 10 December 2019 in NLT v Coetzee.1 [2] The Tribunal found that Ms Coetzee had failed to enter into a written client services agreement with the complainant and had failed to exercise due care, since she had given him incorrect advice as to whether he could lawfully work in New Zealand as an independent contractor. [3] Ms Coetzee admits breaching the Licensed Immigration Advisers Code of Conduct 2014 (the Code). [4]...

9. 15 May 2020 Summary of Justice Budget Initiatives for Stakeholders [pdf, 260 KB]

   ...and whānau in the Family Court. The Family Court (Supporting Families in Court) Legislation Bill will take effect on 1 July 2020. It forms part of the $62 million package and will restore the right to legal representation at the start of a care of children dispute in the Family Court and allow parties to those proceedings, where eligible, to access legal aid. The Bill will ensure that families and whānau are well-supported with early legal advice and help reduce the level of...

10. [2023] NZIACDT 19 - BC v Murthy (7 June 2023) [pdf, 120 KB]

    ...immigration adviser to pay reasonable compensation to the complainant or other person. [27] In determining the appropriate sanction, it is relevant to note the purpose of the Act: 3 Purpose and scheme of Act The purpose of this Act is to promote and protect the interests of consumers receiving immigration advice, and to enhance the reputation of New Zealand as a migration destination, by providing for the regulation of persons who give immigration advice. [28] The focus of profes...