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1. Broome v Auckland Council [2017] NZWHT Auckland 1 [pdf, 328 KB]

   .......................................................................... 8 The source of the leaks .............................................................................. 9 The failure to return the LAM up the planter walls .................................... 12 Lack of protection to the membrane edge ................................................ 15 No coving at the junction of the concrete slab and the planter walls ......... 18 Prior notice to the Council ....................

2. UI v OQ LCRO 225/2011 (8 March 2013) [pdf, 78 KB]

   ...both transparent, and dictated by the Applicant himself. This is not a case where the Applicant’s land was “devalued” as he claims, but rather that the price he asked for (and got) was in excess of the land value at the time. [30] Having carefully examined all of the information provided I do not see any basis for the contention that the Applicant was unduly pressurised into selling his land at all, or selling at a reduced price. No part of this would support an allegation of...

3. LCRO 238/2015 NS v LO (28 September 2018) [pdf, 152 KB]

   ...[2012] NZAR 209 at [39]–[41]. 2 Deliu v Connell [2016] NZHC 361, [2016] NZAR 475 at [2]. 4 rules that address conflict of interest and confidential information, rr 6.1 and 8.1 of the Lawyers and Conveyancers Act (Lawyers: Conduct and Client Care) Rules 2008 (the Rules). [16] Rule 6.1 says: 6.1 A lawyer must not act for more than 1 client on a matter in any circumstances where there is a more than negligible risk that the lawyer may be unable to discharge the obligations owe...

4. 31 July Legal Aid News 2015 [pdf, 536 KB]

   ...related to legal aid. Legal Aid News is generally published in the last week of every month. In this issue ... Paying Legal Aid Debts by Internet Banking Family Cost Contribution Orders and Submissions Vulnerable Children Act – Child Protection Policy Queries Paying Legal Aid Debts by Internet Banking Banks have updated and streamlined the internet banking payee details for Legal Aid Services. The following are the details that a legally aided person, lawyer or...

5. Finn and Anor as Trustees of the Angela Poynter Trust v Chen [2011] NZWHT Auckland 40 [pdf, 261 KB]

   ...developer owes a non-delegable duty to an intended owner of a home to properly supervise the construction of the home. Cooke J, and with whom Somers J joined with Richardson J in agreement:2 We would hold that it is a duty to see that proper care and skill are exercised in the building of the houses and that it cannot be avoided by delegation to an independent contractor. [23] Harrison J in Body Corporate 188273 v Leuschke Group Architects Limited defined a “developer...

6. BORA Agricultural Compounds and Veterinary Medicines Amendment Bill [pdf, 199 KB]

   ...1990 (‘the Bill of Rights Act’). 2. The Bill amends the Agricultural Compounds and Veterinary Medicines Act 1997. Its purpose is to support New Zealand’s primary sector productivity and international competitiveness by extending the data protection for both innovative and generic agricultural products. The current data protection period is considered to be too short and narrow in coverage, inhibiting registration of new products and new uses for existing products. In particular,...

7. LCRO 57/2017 SD v WP [pdf, 182 KB]

   ...consideration the identity and capabilities of the client, and the nature of the information being provided.8 (2) Duty to act competently [34] The purposes of the Act include maintaining public confidence in the provision of legal services, and protecting the consumers of legal services.9 To this end r 3 states that:10 In providing regulated services to a client, a lawyer must always act competently and in a timely manner consistent with the terms of the retainer and the duty to...

8. MOJ0504 Making a parenting plan workbook [pdf, 6.1 MB]

   1 Parenting Plan Workbook To help you decide what’s best for your child after a separation or change in family situation How to use the Parenting Plan Workbook 1 Make your parenting plan 2 PART 1: Day-to-Day care and contact, changeovers, holidays, special occasions 3 Tear off copy of weekly plan 6 Tear off copy of monthly plan 7 PART 2: Guardianship decisions (home life, school, healthcare, and relationships) 13 PART 3: Reviewing the plan, commitment, and signatures 19 Help...

9. MOJ0504_Making-a-parenting-plan-workbook-2022-MAR23_WEB.pdf [pdf, 6.1 MB]

   1 Parenting Plan Workbook To help you decide what’s best for your child after a separation or change in family situation How to use the Parenting Plan Workbook 1 Make your parenting plan 2 PART 1: Day-to-Day care and contact, changeovers, holidays, special occasions 3 Tear off copy of weekly plan 6 Tear off copy of monthly plan 7 PART 2: Guardianship decisions (home life, school, healthcare, and relationships) 13 PART 3: Reviewing the plan, commitment, and signatures 19 Help...

10. SN & FN v U Ltd [2022] NZDT 260 (21 December 2022) [pdf, 121 KB]

    ...being the $12,347.70 outstanding amount invoiced for the roofing work (slightly less than the quoted amount) and the rest of the claimed amount being interest. 6. The issues to be determined are: • Did U Ltd provide its service with reasonable care and skill and is the product of its service fit for purpose? • What remedy, if any, is available to SN and FN? CI0301_CIV_DCDT_Order Page 2 of 5 • What are the relevant terms and conditions of the contract with respect to...