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1. Waikato Bay of Plenty Standards Committee v Greaney [2014] NZLCDT 42 [pdf, 25 KB]

   ...charges. Subsequently in the two Courts where the informations had been issued warrants for her arrest were issued. [5] The primary charge pleads misconduct in that Ms Greaney engaged in conduct unconnected with the provision of regulated services but which would justify a finding that she is not a fit and proper person or is otherwise unsuited to engage in practice as a lawyer or that she engaged in conduct otherwise amounting to misconduct. That relies on the definition...

2. ES v VO LCRO 320/13 (13 March 2015) [pdf, 27 KB]

   ...jurisdiction to consider the complaint against Mr VO under the Lawyers and Conveyancers Act. I note the Committee referred to a possible breach of s 35 of the Act which provides that a person who is not an authorised person who provides conveyancing services commits an offence against the Act. I concur with that observation but that is not an issue to be addressed by the Standards Committee or this Office on review. Decision Pursuant to s 211(1)(a) of the Lawyers and Conveyancer...

3. Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism AML/CFT Bill: Approval for Introduction [pdf, 66 KB]

   ...will be done through upgrading the existing AML/CFT measures in the FTRA and putting in place a number of new measures. The overall effect of the AML/CFT Bill will be to: 5.1 place obligations on banks casinos and businesses providing financial services (“reporting entities”) to undertake more robust customer identification, transaction monitoring, record keeping, and suspicious transaction reporting 1 http://cabguide.cabinetoffice.govt.nz/context/writing-papers/security-classi...

4. Request-for-a-bailiff-to-serve-a-summons-MoJ94-1.pdf [pdf, 185 KB]

   ...next steps after making a request? The court will issue the summons which will be forwarded to a bailiff for service. If the summons is served, the hearing can proceed. If the summons is not served, you will be advised of this and asked to supply a new address for the judgment debtor. Where can I find more information? If you need help with this form, you can: • visit justice.govt.nz/fines/about-civil-debt • email civilenforcement@justice.govt.nz • call 0800 233 222. Request for...

5. LCRO 98/2018 and 201/2018 HK v CN (22 May 2019) [pdf, 238 KB]

   ...there are two findings that can be made. First, unsatisfactory conduct pursuant to s 12 of the Act, or secondly, misconduct pursuant to s 7.10 [62] Unsatisfactory conduct is defined in s 12 of the Act.11 When a lawyer is providing regulated services then ss 12(a), (b) and (d) apply.12 If not, then s 12(c) may apply. [63] Section 12(a) includes: “conduct that falls short of the standard of competence and diligence that a member of the public is entitled to expect of a reasona...

6. AH v Secretary for Justice 17 August 2012 NZRA 000011 [pdf, 122 KB]

   ...a review of that decision BACKGROUND 4. The Applicant was admitted as a barrister and solicitor in New Zealand in 1973. He has practised principally in the area of criminal proceedings since then. 5. Prior to the commencement of The Legal Services Act 2011 (the Act) he held approvals as a lead provider for Criminal PC 3, Family and Civil. He held approval as a Duty Lawyer and had been a duty lawyer from the time the scheme commenced. He was as well a duty lawyer supervisor...

7. Gill v Singh [2017] NZIACDT 5 (6 April 2017) [pdf, 97 KB]

   ...he received no fees. He explained that he did not charge for immigration services, because at the time he enjoyed a good income as a real estate agent and was substantially involved in providing community services as part of the Sikh community in New Zealand. [11] Mr Manjinder Singh, an executive member of the Supreme Sikh Society of New Zealand, gave evidence that Mr Singh had provided extensive community services as a volunteer, including immigration services. He said he was per...

8. Gill v Singh [2017] NZIACDT 5 (6 April 2017) [pdf, 82 KB]

   ...he received no fees. He explained that he did not charge for immigration services, because at the time he enjoyed a good income as a real estate agent and was substantially involved in providing community services as part of the Sikh community in New Zealand. [11] Mr Manjinder Singh, an executive member of the Supreme Sikh Society of New Zealand, gave evidence that Mr Singh had provided extensive community services as a volunteer, including immigration services. He said he was per...

9. LCRO 211/2020 BU - Application for review of a prosecutorial decision (30 July 2021) [pdf, 233 KB]

   ...expectation that it would be read by the LCRO before being forwarded to Mr GC; and (f) the Committee had been unduly influenced by email from opposing counsel; and (g) criticism could not reasonably be made of those aspects of his correspondence that addressed his views of the decision, or provided account of his reflections on the complaints process; and (h) whilst his apology may have been perceived to have been “tongue in cheek”, it was honestly composed; and (i) he rem...

10. [2012] NZEmpC 96 South Pacific Meats Ltd v Mohammed [pdf, 238 KB]

    ...worked in other meat processing plants, including as a halal slaughterman. Such plants operate on a seasonal basis. The plaintiff’s Invercargill plant is no exception. [2] There is no dispute that halal slaughtermen are in demand, not only in New Zealand but elsewhere. In recognition of this, the recruitment of people from overseas who are skilled in this area of work is co-ordinated by the Meat Industry Association of New Zealand (MIA) on behalf of industry members, includin...