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...sills appear to have caused a considerable amount of damage. I must accept the opinions of the experts who conclude that the leaks are probably caused by poor workmanship in the manner in which the nibs beneath the door sills are constructed and protected. However, I would 792-989-Smith/Prestwood page 12 of 42
...within Te Ao Mäori possess mana and tapu to varying degrees. • Tapu acts as a corrective and coherent power within Mäori society. It acted in the same way as a legal system operated with a system of prohibitory controls, effectively acting as a protective device. Everyone was required to protect their own tapu and respect the tapu of others. • Mana was inherited through a direct link to tïpuna and the käwai tïpuna, and can also be acquired by an individual throughout the cour...
...a lawyer. Indeed a growing number of litigants are self-represented. This is an inevitable consequence of the Tribunal’s jurisdiction, the nature of the rights it is required to adjudicate upon and the limits to legal aid. The Tribunal must be careful to ensure that human rights protection is not weakened by a punitive costs regime which discourages individuals from bringing proceedings before the Tribunal. [16] The fact that Mr Steele was successful in securing an adjournment at t...
...independent, transparent, and effective.3 [9] These purposes are best met by penalties for misconduct and unsatisfactory conduct being determined bearing in mind the need to maintain a high standard of conduct in the industry, the need for consumer protection, and the maintenance of confidence in the industry, and the need for deterrence. [10] A penalty should be appropriate for the particular nature of the misbehaviour, and the Tribunal should endeavour to maintain consistency in p...
...to the rule lists several examples of conduct that might breach the rule including: …registering a caveat on a title to land knowing that (or failing to inquire whether) there is not a “caveatable interest” on the part of the client to be protected… [16] The authors of Professional Responsibility in New Zealand refer to a comment by the Court of Appeal in Moevao v Department of Labour, a decision about abuse of a court process, for assistance in understanding the purpose of...
...does not involve any disadvantage to men. We, therefore, consider that this clause does not raise an issue of prima facie inconsistency with section 19(1) of the Bill of Rights Act. 12. In any case, we consider that the objective of promoting and protecting infant feeding through breastfeeding is an important and significant objective. Breastfeeding is critical to providing the best start for infants and important to both infant and maternal health. While there is willingness among so...
...differentiated against). 7. The purpose of the Institute, as outlined in clause 5.1 of the schedule, is to “provide assistance to and promote the welfare and well-being of disadvantaged women residing or located in the Region (and the children in the care of such women), who the Board considers are in need of care, support and assistance due to poverty, ill health or other circumstances, whether temporary or long-term.” Clause 5.2 provides examples of how the trust can support w...
...general rule should be curtailed by a Rule that is “more specific”. [28] She submitted that on Ms Harkess’s approach, the duty encompassed by r 5.1 is unduly restricted to the extent that it is rendered trivial and undermines the consumer protection purposes of the Act. She submitted that all of the Rules in section 9 of the Rules, under the heading “Client and Customer Care” could be said to be “more specific” than r 5.1, but all of the Rules still apply. [29]...
...presented an immigration strategy Ms Walke had created, or at least promoted and endorsed in her articles. Her conduct in knowingly facilitating her husband’s seminars was also contrary to the Act. Additionally, she had failed to exercise due care in ensuring that her husband not give unlicensed immigration advice. Ms Walke was found to be in breach of cls 1 and 3(c) of the Code of Conduct 2014 (the Code). SUBMISSIONS [27] In her submissions (29 April 2019), Ms Thompson, on...
Legal aid for protection orders Information about applying for legal aid for protection orders More information For more information about legal aid, contact your local legal aid office or go to the Ministry of Justice website justice.govt.nz/legal-aid Family Courts are within district courts. To find the nearest one look in the blue pages of the phonebook under ‘Justice’ or go to justice.govt.nz/family-court For more information about protection orders and the Domestic Vi...