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1. [2009] NZEmpC AC 49/09 Norske Skog Tasman Ltd v Manufacturing and Construction Workers Union & Anor [pdf, 135 KB]

   ...Norske Skog challenged that determination and the matter proceeded before the Court by way of a hearing de novo. Because it involved novel and potentially difficult issues arising out of a part of the Act applying to the majority of employees in New Zealand, a full Court was convened. Facts [4] The parties helpfully provided the Court with an agreed statement of facts and an agreed bundle of relevant documents. Based on those materials, the essential facts are as follows. [5...

2. AML-and-CFT-Regulations-Amendment-Regulations-2023.pdf [pdf, 709 KB]

   ...Out of scope redactions Financing of Terrorism Regulations Amendment Regulations 2023 Cabinet Minute Cabinet Office Meeting Date: 22 06 2023 Cabinet Legislation Committee Minute of Decision This document contains information for the New Zealand Cabinet. It must be treated in confidence and handled in accordance with any security classification, or other endorsement. The information can only be released, including under the Official Information Act 1982, by persons with the a...

3. Rec-Recap-Q3-2022.pdf [pdf, 691 KB]

   ...NZCorC 109 (29 July 2022) CIRCUMSTANCES Cynthia Charlton, Nigel Charlton, Josephine Gibson, Sovannmony Leang, Andrew Virco, Katherine Walker and Mitchell Gameren (who was the pilot), died in a helicopter crash at Fox Glacier on the West Coast of New Zealand on 21 November 2015 of injuries sustained in the crash. On 21 November 2015, an Airbus Helicopters AS350 (“Squirrel”) helicopter, operated by James Patrick Scott, was conducting flights out of the operator’s base near Fox G...

4. Director of Proceedings v Nelson [2013] NZHRRT 38 [pdf, 275 KB]

   ...but eight months later the cancer recurred and she died from the disease on 25 June 2010. [2] In these proceedings the Director alleges that, as a health care provider, Mrs Nelson breached numerous provisions of the Code of Health and Disability Services Consumers’ Rights (the Code of Rights). The primary issue in these proceedings is whether the Director has satisfied the Tribunal, to the civil standard, that the alleged breaches of the Code of Rights as particularised in the stateme...

5. [2023] NZEmpC 56 Te Whatu Ora – Health New Zealand v Public Service Association, Te Pūkenga Here Tikanga Mahi [pdf, 471 KB]

   TE WHATU ORA – HEALTH NEW ZEALAND v PUBLIC SERVICE ASSOCIATION, TE PŪKENGA HERE TIKANGA MAHI [2023] NZEmpC 56 [5 April 2023] IN THE EMPLOYMENT COURT OF NEW ZEALAND WELLINGTON I TE KŌTI TAKE MAHI O AOTEAROA TE WHANGANUI-A-TARA [2023] NZEmpC 56 EMPC 62/2022 IN THE MATTER OF applications for declarations under the Equal Pay Act 1972 and the Employment Relations Act 2000 BETWEEN TE WHATU ORA – HEALTH NEW ZEALAND Plaintiff AND...

6. LCRO 52/2016 and 57/2016 BF v ZL (18 February 2019) [pdf, 203 KB]

   ...for the reason that he had not provided evidence in support of these additional matters. [30] The Committee identified the following “primary” issues to be addressed:14 a. Whether Mr ZL acted under conflicting duties when performing legal services for [ABC] and/or [LML], on the instructions of Ms WR, in relation to the sale and transfer of [DEF] shares to [LML]. b. The first stated primary issue, raises a number of sub issues, mostly factual: • Did XY act for [LML] at the...

7. LCRO 95/2023 JV v FA (8 October 2024) [pdf, 177 KB]

   ...of $5,000. [9] Dr JV’s retainer was terminated on 20 July 2022. [10] Invoices in the sum $8,093.05 (inclusive of GST and disbursements) were issued. The complaint and the Standards Committee decision [11] Mr FA lodged a complaint with the New Zealand Law Society Complaints Service (NZLS) on 30 August 2022. [12] The initial concerns identified by Mr FA focused on the invoices rendered. He considered fees charged to have been unreasonable and made complaint that he had received...

8. Romford v Marlborough LCRO 123 / 2009 (15 December 2009) [pdf, 95 KB]

   LCRO 123 /09 CONCERNING An application for review pursuant to Section 193 of the Lawyers and Conveyancers Act 2006 AND CONCERNING a determination of the Auckland Standards Committee 1 of the New Zealand Law Society BETWEEN MR ROMFORD of Auckland Applicant AND MR MARLBOROUGH of Auckland Respondent The names and identifying details of the parties in this decision have been changed. DECISION [1] Mr Romford complained to the...

9. LCRO 136/2021 YL v OB (28 February 2022) [pdf, 249 KB]

   ...of the lengthy telephone discussion, focused on the “sex emails”. [16] Shortly following this discussion, Ms YL took steps to engage fresh counsel. The complaint and the Standards Committee decision [17] Ms YL lodged a complaint with the New Zealand Law Society Complaints Service (NZLS) on 10 March 2020. The substance of her complaint was that Mr OB had: (a) delayed in filing her application for legal aid and neglected to advise her when the grant had been approved; and (b)...

10. LCRO 75/2016 XN and WN v VO (25 February 2019) [pdf, 242 KB]

    ...1 VO v N DC [City] CIV-xxx-0xx-xxxx, [date]. 3 trees — were disputed. Also disputed was whether an existing storm water easement permitted Mr and Mrs VO to drain sewage. Complaint [12] Mr and Mrs N lodged a complaint with the New Zealand Law Society Complaints Service (NZLS) on 20 November 2015. They requested that Mr VO be censured, and sought reimbursement of legal fees incurred in dealing with the issues described in their complaint. (1) Acting in a profess...