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1. CN v EE LCRO 122 / 2011 (22 October 2013) [pdf, 113 KB]

   ...on her behalf by Mr ED, a principal of the firm who initially perceived the complaints to have been made 2 “generically against the firm”,1 although later accepted that this was a complaint against Mrs EE. Mr ED’s detailed response addressed the various elements of the complaint. He referred to differences between the executors which were not resolved, and submitted that Mrs CN’s views about some assets were not supported by the evidence. He contended that the issu...

2. Nelson Standards Committee v Ord [2025] NZLCDT 4 (17 January 2025) [pdf, 252 KB]

   ...agreed settlement. Rather he advised Ms X that, in order to receive the larger sum which she sought, civil proceedings could be brought, including an action for defamation. [10] In March 2021, Ms X secured a grant of legal aid from the Legal Services Agency for Dr Ord to act for her in the proceedings. This assignment included the ability for the Legal Services Agency to place a caveat and subsequent statutory land charge on Ms X’s home. These entitlements were not fully expl...

3. LCRO 277/2016 CH v DS (7 March 2019) [pdf, 175 KB]

   ...with one aspect of the proposal, namely, the monetary payments to be made by CH as proposed in the letter. [23] It is difficult to accept this somewhat singular view of the content of the letter. The letter contained a comprehensive proposal addressing all matters at issue between the parties, and this included the Protection Order. [24] Having considered all aspects of the issue, it would be unfair to DS if an adverse disciplinary finding were to be made against her on the basis...

4. Redruth v Dereham LCRO 154 / 2010 (10 November 2010) [pdf, 132 KB]

   ...He stated that four (of the six) bills of costs were rendered after the commencement of the Lawyers and Conveyancers Act 2006. I accept that the 5 conduct in issue crosses over both Acts, meaning that I accept that the Practitioner‟s services to the Applicant were not confined only to the April 2008 opinion, but continued after 1 August 2008 when the Lawyers and Conveyancers Act 2006 came into force. I do not agree, however, that the post 1 August 2008 services were confine...

5. ETS v WKE [2013] NZIACDT 4 (05 February 2013) [pdf, 109 KB]

   ...DECISION REPRESENTATION: Complainant: In person Adviser: In person Date Issued: 5 February 2013 2 DECISION Introduction [1] Mr ETS had difficulties obtaining a work permit, as Immigration New Zealand found the position of employment he was relying on did not appear to meet policy requirements. [2] He engaged Mr WKE, who unsuccessfully sought to persuade Immigration New Zealand that the position of employment was suitable. The co...

6. [2010] NZEmpC 95 Musa v Whanganui DHB & Anor [pdf, 21 KB]

   ...among others, expressed these. [12] To the extent that background evidence may need to touch upon these issues for reasons set out above, the Court will nevertheless not determine them. So it will be unnecessary for the second defendant to address the merits of those issues in the comprehensive fashion that Mr Solomon is concerned that he may have to. [13] In this regard, and if a breach or breaches are established, it will be relevant, as the plaintiff intends to establish by e...

7. [2024] NZIACDT 17 – LB v Luv (23 May 2024) [pdf, 298 KB]

   ...complaint under the Immigration Advisers Licensing Act 2007 (the Act). BACKGROUND [3] Kay Luv is a licensed immigration adviser and director of Luv Immigration, of Auckland. [4] The complainant is LB, a national of India who first arrived in New Zealand in 2019. She studied at a private tertiary institution (the school). She completed the requirements for the New Zealand Diploma in Hospitality Management (at level 5 on the New Zealand Qualifications Framework) and was awarded a...

8. LCRO 14/2020 CL v BB (18 December 2020) [pdf, 150 KB]

   ...that Mr BB told her he would communicate with her brothers and resolve matters promptly. [6] Ms CL advised of her expectation to Mr BB that she did not want to end up with a large legal bill. [7] Ms CL became dissatisfied with Mr BB’s services and terminated instructions on 16 November 2018. Mr BB rendered his account in the sum of $3,475 plus GST and disbursements. Ms CL’s complaints [8] Ms CLs letter of complaint summarised the issues that concerned her: “Lack of...

9. LCRO 14/2020 CL v BB (18 December 2020) [pdf, 141 KB]

   ...that Mr BB told her he would communicate with her brothers and resolve matters promptly. [6] Ms CL advised of her expectation to Mr BB that she did not want to end up with a large legal bill. [7] Ms CL became dissatisfied with Mr BB’s services and terminated instructions on 16 November 2018. Mr BB rendered his account in the sum of $3,475 plus GST and disbursements. Ms CL’s complaints [8] Ms CLs letter of complaint summarised the issues that concerned her: “Lack of...

10. Housing New Zealand Corporation 230 [pdf, 178 KB]

    ...Auckland Council on a recommendation of the Auckland Unitary Plan Independent Hearings Panel ("Panel") on the proposed Auckland Unitary Plan ("Proposed Plan") RYMAN HEAL THCARE LIMITED AND THE RETIREMENT VILLAGES ASSOCIATION OF NEW ZEALAND Appellants AUCKLAND COUNCIL Respondent NOTICE OF INTENTION TO BECOME AN INTERESTED PARTY PURSUANT TO SECTION 274 OF THE RMA BY HOUSING NEW ZEALAND CORPORATION 7 October 2016 ELLIS GOULD LAWYERS AUCKLAND REF: Dr C...