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1. Adoption Law Reform Targeted Engagement Report [pdf, 3.6 MB]

   TARGETED ENGAGEMENT: ADOPTION LAW REFORM REPORT Final Report Hāpaitia te ara tika pūmau ai te rangatiratanga mō ngā uri whakatipu. Foster the pathway of knowledge to strength, independence, and growth for future generations. 8 December 2021 Commercial In Confidence CONTENTS Preface 7 Dedication page 1 Introduction and Background 2 Aotearoa New Zealand’s adoption laws no longer reflect our society’s values, cultural expectations, or international best practice 2...

2. Naidu v Devi [2014] NZIACDT 83 (15 September 2014) [pdf, 203 KB]

   ...the substantive decision. The Parties’ Positions on Sanctions The Authority [6] The Authority did not make any submissions on sanctions. The complainant [7] The complainant did not make any submissions on sanctions. Ms Devi [8] Ms Devi claimed she could only pay $100 per month toward any sanctions imposed. She claimed unfairness in the process, as she did not understand the meaning of an oral hearing (though counsel represented her). She said she should not have to refund fee...

3. Khan v Devi [2014] NZIACDT 84 (15 September 2014) [pdf, 203 KB]

   ...the substantive decision. The Parties’ Positions on Sanctions The Authority [5] The Authority did not make any submissions on sanctions. The complainant [6] The complainant did not make any submissions on sanctions. Ms Devi [7] Ms Devi claimed she could only pay $100 per month toward any sanctions imposed. She claimed unfairness in the process, as she did not understand the meaning of an oral hearing (though counsel represented her). She said she should not have to refund fee...

4. Varela v Devi [2014] NZIACDT 85 (15 September 2014) [pdf, 202 KB]

   ...the substantive decision. The Parties’ Positions on Sanctions The Authority [5] The Authority did not make any submissions on sanctions. The complainant [6] The complainant did not make any submissions on sanctions. Ms Devi [7] Ms Devi claimed she could only pay $100 per month toward any sanctions imposed. She claimed unfairness in the process, as she did not understand the meaning of an oral hearing (though counsel represented her). She said she should not have to refund fee...

5. [2009] NZEmpC AC 19/09 Gilbert v The Attorney-General in respect of the CE of Department of Corrections [pdf, 59 KB]

   GILBERT V A-G IN RESPECT OF THE C E OF THE DEPT OF CORRECTIONS AK AC 19/09 28 April 2009 IN THE EMPLOYMENT COURT AUCKLAND AC 19/09 AEC 93/97 AEC69/98 IN THE MATTER OF a claim for damages for breach of employment contract BETWEEN CHRISTOPHER JOHN GILBERT Plaintiff AND THE ATTORNEY-GENERAL IN RESPECT OF THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS Defendant Hearing: 6 & 7 November and 12,14 & 21 December 2006 (Heard at Auckland) App...

6. [2023] NZEnvC 159 Beachen v Auckland Council [pdf, 637 KB]

   ..._________________________________________________________________ DECISION OF THE ENVIRONMENT COURT _________________________________________________________________ A: The abatement notice is confirmed. B: The appeal is disallowed. The stay will end within 21 days. C: Any application for costs must be made within three weeks and any reply shall be filed and served two weeks after that. 2 REASONS Introduction At least three years ago Mr Beachen moved a tiny home onto...

7. Sherburn v CAC 10017 & Harlows [2012] NZREADT 33 [pdf, 168 KB]

   ...occupation free of rental. [12] However, prior to settlement, issues arose between the parties. The Harlows alleged misrepresentation and the imposition of restrictive covenants without their consent. Rather than settle the purchase of the land and claim damages (if available), they sought to renegotiate the purchase price. The vendor (Sherman Ltd) declined such overtures, issued a settlement notice and, ultimately, cancelled the agreement and issued proceedings in the High Court...

8. 20230801-Government-Relations-Consultants-2.pdf [pdf, 320 KB]

   ...organisation that tries to influence decision-making rather than singling out any one group. They thought that the code could also include industry and union bodies, interest groups, academics and businesses. 3.4. Attendees also discussed the different forms a code could take. It could be a simple code of ethics or engagement expectations through to a code that sets enforced rules and requirements for registration. Many attendees favoured a higher-level code of ethics as a starti...

9. 20230728 Meetings Summary July 2023 meetings on Voluntary Code of Conduct [pdf, 319 KB]

   ...organisation that tries to influence decision-making rather than singling out any one group. They thought that the code could also include industry and union bodies, interest groups, academics and businesses. 3.4. Attendees also discussed the different forms a code could take. It could be a simple code of ethics or engagement expectations through to a code that sets enforced rules and requirements for registration. Many attendees favoured a higher-level code of ethics as a starti...

10. Auckland Standards Committee v Davidson [2012] NZLCDT 28 [pdf, 119 KB]

    NEW ZEALAND LAWYERS AND CONVEYANCERS DISCIPLINARY TRIBUNAL [2012] NZLCDT 35 LCDT 019/12 IN THE MATTER of the Lawyers and Conveyancers Act 2006 BETWEEN AUCKLAND STANDARDS COMMITTEE NO. 3 Applicant AND BRUCE NELSON DAVIDSON of Auckland, Lawyer CHAIR Judge D F Clarkson MEMBERS OF TRIBUNAL Mr W Chapman Ms S Hughes QC Ms C Rowe Mr W Smith HEARING at Auckland on 15 November 2012 APPEARANCES Mr P Davey and Mr M Treleave...