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1. Auckland Standards Committee v Yee [2015] NZLCDT 22 [pdf, 86 KB]

   ...the part of a lawyer, particularly when this involves the misuse of funds held on behalf of clients. [3] The solicitors trust account has long been regarded as “sacrosanct”.1 [4] The purpose of disciplinary proceedings are primarily for the protection of the public. “Closely allied to the protective object, professional discipline also aims to safeguard the reputation of the profession, which is more important than the fortunes of any individual member”. Dealing with it...

2. Guide for Policy and Legal Advisors

   ...are engaged by policy proposals How to determine whether a limitation on a right is justified What if a limitation is unjustified? 1. What the Bill of Rights Act does The purpose of the Bill of Rights Act The Bill of Rights Act aims: to affirm, protect, and promote human rights and fundamental freedoms in New Zealand; and to affirm New Zealand’s commitment to the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights. The Bill of Rights Act focuses on civil and political rights. Other...

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3. Statement of consent to appointment as welfare guardian - PPPR16 [pdf, 37 KB]

   r 410(1) Form PPPR 16 Statement of consent to appointment as welfare guardian Section 12(5)(d), Protection of Personal and Property Rights Act 1988 at ……………………………… [place] ……………………………………………………………………………………….. [full name] ……………………………………………………………………………………….. [address] ……………………...

4. O'Connell & Anor v Auckland Council & Ors [2013] NZWHT Auckland 7 [pdf, 294 KB]

   ...OR PROJECT MANAGEMENT? ....................................................................................................25 IS MR FRENCH RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY OF THE ESTABLISHED DEFECTS? .28 DOES MR TOEBOSCH PERSONALLY OWE THE CLAIMANTS A DUTY OF CARE? ...................................................................................................................29 WERE THE O'CONNELLS CONTRIBUTORILY NEGLIGENT? ..............................33 CONCLUSION ..............................

5. LCRO 91/2019 CL v BK and AM (31 August 2021) [pdf, 328 KB]

   ...carport”, he failed to tell her the structures were not recorded on the flats plan provided to Mr BK by the estate agent on 17 September 2013. (b) Solicitor’s approval – clause 18 [20] Ms CL said she expected Mr BK “to provide expert advice and protect [her] interests in relation to the conditional…purchase [agreement]”, and the presence of structures not recorded on the flats plan. [21] She claimed Mr BK, although file noting on 23 September 2013 “Ok with [form?]...

6. Roborgh v Lay [pdf, 303 KB]

   ...Waterproofing of the decks; • Balustrades around the decks (and some parapet work); • Flat roofs; • Bathrooms. 4.3 The Owners have provided in evidence the details of how these leaks were caused in each of the areas. I will need to carefully review the evidence when analysing each potential area of leak later in this Determination. I will not get immersed in these details at this point, but simply provide an overview of the claims. 4.4 The remedial work has been...

7. 2022-03-22 Summary of Evidence of Edward Ellison on behalf of the ORC and Kāi Tahu Ki Otago - 21 March 2022 [pdf, 134 KB]

   ...are integrally linked with water and land through whakapapa, and this relationship is fundamental to the identity of Kāi Tahu as mana whenua. This connection carries rakatira rights for mana whenua and also imposes kaitiakitaka obligations to care for wai māori and the life it supports. 4 The condition of water is seen as a reflection of the condition of the people - when the wai is healthy, the people are strong and healthy and so too is their mana. 5 The protection of maur...

8. CAC20005 v Cui [2015] NZREADT 23 [pdf, 173 KB]

   ...contribute about $3,000 towards costs.” The Submissions for the Authority on Penalty [5] Mr Clancy observed that it is well established that decisions of professional disciplinary tribunals should emphasise the maintenance of high standards and the protection of the public through specific and general deterrence; and, while this may result in orders having a punitive effect, this is not their purpose – refer Z v CAC [2009] 1 NZLR 1; CAC v Walker [2011] NZREADT 4. [6] The Authori...

9. BORA Coroners Amendment Bill [pdf, 297 KB]

   ...to help to prevent deaths. In addition, the Chief Coroner is able to grant an exemption from restricting publication of these details, and the Chief Coroner’s decision will be subject to High Court review. There is also a justifiable interest in protecting the privacy of persons connected with the deceased. Accordingly, we conclude the limited restraints on publication, as set out in the Bill, represent a justifiable limit upon freedom of expression. Reappointment of coroners/relief...

10. [2025] NZEmpC 32 ZUW v WFW [pdf, 216 KB]

    ...request was made because the Authority ordered permanent non-publication of the defendant’s name or any identifying information. An issue arose about whether a consequential non-publication order is necessary to preserve the Authority’s order protecting the defendant. Ms Foley submitted it is necessary to do that. That was because of a combination of where they all live, the easy identification of the director and ease with which connections could be made between the director...