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1. Protocol-for-BDMRA-091221.pdf [pdf, 191 KB]

   ...is the current process? The general provisions of the Family Court Rules 2002 (‘the rules”) govern these applications.1 There are no special rules like those in place for other individual pieces of legislation, eg the Adoption Act 1955, the Care of Children Act 2004, and the Protection of Personal and Property Rights Act 1988.2 Therefore, these applications must be brought and dealt with under Parts 1 to 4, and Part 6 of the rules. 1 Rules 5 and 7(1) 2 Rules 6 and 21 2...

2. Matheis v Ling [2016] NZIACDT 30 (13 June 2016) [pdf, 169 KB]

   ...standards of conduct are maintained in the occupation concerned.” [9] When imposing sanctions those statutory purposes require consideration of at least four factors which may materially bear upon maintaining appropriate standards of conduct: [9.1] Protecting the public: Section 3 of the Act states “The purpose of this Act is to promote and protect the interests of consumers receiving immigration advice ...” [9.2] Demanding minimum standards of conduct: Dentice v Valuers Registrat...

3. Cavanagh v Nassiep [2012] NZIACDT 84 (18 October 2012) [pdf, 83 KB]

   ...Nassiep: [7.1] Failed to account for client funds of $7,505. [7.2] Failed to enter into a written agreement for the provision of professional services as required by the Code of Conduct. [7.3] Lodged the second application without the required care and informed consent. [7.4] Failed to make arrangements for professional support for Mr Cavanagh at the time her licence lapsed. [8] Beyond that, the issues were not for this Tribunal to determine. The Parties’ Positions on Sanctions...

4. International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights - list of issues 5th report [pdf, 38 KB]

   ...regarding the Foreshore and Seabed Act of 2004 in order to find a way of mitigating its discriminatory effects. Has a mechanism of consultation with indigenous peoples been established? 10. What concrete measures have been taken by the State party to protect immigrants, asylum- seekers and refugees from all forms of racial stereotyping and discrimination? Gender equality, violence against women and political rights (arts. 3, 7, 14 and 25) 11. Please indicate whether the State p...

5. 2021-02-22 Notice of Hearing - Willowridge Developments Ltd - s 281 application [pdf, 112 KB]

   ...Baker-Galloway, Anderson Lloyd (Queenstown), PO Box 201, DX ZP95010, Queenstown Interested Party Phil Murray Resource Management Ltd Phil Murray Resource Management Ltd Interested Party Pine Terrace Ltd Nicole Dowling Interested Party Pomahaka Water Care Group Pomahaka Water Care Group Interested Party Puketoi Farming Company Ltd Puketoi Farming Company Ltd Interested Party Queenstown Lakes District Council Janette Campbell, Meredith Connell, PO Box 90750, Auckland 1142 Intere...

6. DR v BU Ltd [2022] NZDT 199 (22 November 2022) [pdf, 135 KB]

   ...issues and is not intended to be a full record of the hearings or evidence presented. Did the respondent have a right to tow the applicants’ car? 4. The right to tow vehicles is governed by both the common law and statute including consumer protection and road user legislation. Additional requirements for vehicle recovery services are also imposed by the Land Transport Rule Operator Licensing 2017 Rule. In general, owners of Page 2 of 4 land are entitled to remove tresp...

7. JQ v QM LCRO 97 / 2011 (28 August 2012) [pdf, 84 KB]

   ...intimidating or inappropriate. It was claimed that the Practitioner was ringing in his personal capacity as a defendant, not in his professional capacity as a lawyer. Counsel submitted that in these circumstances the Lawyers: Conduct and Client Care Rules 2008 (“the Rules”) did not apply. [7] In the course of the Standards Committee enquiry the Practitioner was asked to specifically address whether or not the test of misconduct set out in section 7(1)(b)(ii) applied to him. T...

8. Youth Court - 10 myths & misunderstandings about family group conferences (FGCs) [pdf, 165 KB]

   ...Group Conference (FGC)” Reality This is far from the case. In most cases, the Police will not even consider charging the young person and bringing them to court, and so an FGC will not be held (unless there are other reasons to do so eg care and protection). Around 70% of cases will be resolved without an FGC occurring: 26% will result in warnings from the Police, and 43% will result in the Police using what is called “alternative action” - which is a formal, community-base...

9. [2023] NZEnvC 183 W North Limited v Wellington Regional Council [pdf, 1 MB]

   ...where they fall and submits that at all times in conducting this proceeding it has acted pmdently and reasonably. Specifically, tl1e Council considers that it has acted in good faitl1 to discharge its responsibilities and functions under RNIA to protect natural wetlands, and updated its position in light of tl1e Adams judgment, at tl1e earliest stage available to it. Discussion [5] Section 285 of tl1e R1\11A confers a broad discretion. The Environment Court may order any party to...

10. Guardianship, custody & access: Māori perspectives and experiences [pdf, 627 KB]

    ...Pilot Study Interviews 83 12.1 Pilot Study/Applicant 1 83 12.2 Pilot Study/Applicant 2 84 12.3 Pilot Study/Respondent 1 86 12.4 Pilot Study/ Respondent 2 88 13 Issues and Themes 91 13.1 Framing the Issues and Themes 91 13.2 Principles Related to the Care and Upbringing of Children 93 13.3 Access to Justice Issues 97 13.4 Favourable Experiences 97 13.5 Counsel for the Child 98 13.6 Cost Issues 98 13.7 Other Services 99 14 Hei Whakamutunga 103 15 Glossary of Mäori Terms 105 16 Bibliography 107...