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1. LCRO 151/2017 NS v ET (12 March 2019) [pdf, 130 KB]

   ...and subsequently instructed an advocate to represent her in relation to her ACC matters. [8] On 22 July 2016 Mr NS forwarded a fees invoice to Mrs ET, in the GST inclusive amount of $14,973.00. Complaint [9] Mrs ET lodged a complaint with the New Zealand Law Society Lawyers Complaints Service (Complaints Service) on 20 November 2016. Her complaint raised several issues about Mr NS’ representation, including that he had agreed to act for her on legal aid but subsequently forwa...

2. McFetridge v Tapsell - Succession to Taa Tapsell [2025] Chief Judge's MB 425 (2025 CJ 425) [pdf, 254 KB]

   ...that the applicant relies upon is unreliable. The respondents are entitled to finality of this issue. In terms of the DNA evidence, she noted that Ancestry.com do not guarantee the quality, accuracy, reliability or availability of its content or services. Furthermore, Ms Donna Clarke was not consulted about the use of her DNA information. There is no direct evidence of DNA information for the deceased or Whenuariri. That being the case, the hearsay rule applies. 2025 Chief Ju...

3. [2021] NZACC 182 – Sutherland v ACC (16 November 2021) [pdf, 363 KB]

   ...____________________________________________________________________ [1] At issue in this appeal is a decision by the Accident Compensation Corporation dated 12 February 2019 determining that the appellant had achieved vocational independence in three job options: Computer services representative Call or contact centre operator Receptionist (general). Background [2] On 13 March 2015, the appellant suffered an ankle injury while she was walking on loose metal. She rolled h...

4. Rihari v Auckland - Takou (2021) 240 Taitokerau MB 42 (240 TTK 42) [pdf, 309 KB]

   ...issued the following directions:4 (a) The trustees were to hold an annual general meeting on 31 August 2019. At that meeting the trustees were to present the accounts for the 2017 and 2018 financial years and any other general business to be addressed; (b) The trustees were to meet with Ms Rihari within one month to discuss the issues set out in the requisition to see if agreement could be reached on holding a special general meeting to address those issues; (c) To the extent...

5. BORA Drug and Alcohol Testing of Community-based Offenders and Bailees Legislation Bill [pdf, 297 KB]

   Drug and Alcohol Testing of Community-based Offenders and Bailees Legislation Bill 25 July 2014 Hon Christopher Finlayson QC, Attorney-General Legal Advice Consistency with the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990: Drug and Alcohol Testing of Community-based Offenders and Bailees Legislation Bill Purpose 1. We have considered whether the Drug and Alcohol Testing of Community-based Offenders and Bailees Legislation Bill (PCO 17833/13.0) (‘the Bill’) is consistent with the ri...

6. Tuitupou v Tangilanu [2014] NZIACDT 97 (01 October 2014) [pdf, 202 KB]

   ...[1] This decision imposes sanctions, following a decision upholding a complaint against Ms Tangilanu in [2014] NZIACDT 51. [2] The complainants engaged Ms Tangilanu to assist with a request for a visa. The complainant who required the visa was in New Zealand without a current visa, so the request had to address his unlawful status in New Zealand and request a visa be granted under a discretionary provision. [3] The grounds of complaint were that: [3.1] Ms Tangilanu gave preliminary a...

7. NZCVS Evaluation Final Summary Report.pdf [pdf, 460 KB]

   ...• The survey includes best practice demographic classifications that accurately identify the experiences of different population groups. • Can identify populations at greatest risk of victimisation and target prevention and support services towards them (e.g. data has informed rainbow competency training for practitioners 7 supporting the victims of family and sexual violence). Provides contextual data about crime • Generates background information on...

8. Auckland Standards Committee 3 v Holland [2014] NZLCDT 27 [pdf, 47 KB]

   NEW ZEALAND LAWYERS AND CONVEYANCERS DISCIPLINARY TRIBUNAL [2014] NZLCDT 27 LCDT 033/13 IN THE MATTER of the Lawyers and Conveyancers Act 2006 BETWEEN AUCKLAND STANDARDS COMMITTEE No. 3 Applicant AND ALEXANDRA RUVE CLARE HOLLAND Practitioner CHAIR Judge D F Clarkson MEMBERS OF TRIBUNAL Mr W Chapman Mr G McKenzie Ms C Rowe Mr W Smith HEARING at the Auckland District Court DATE OF HEARING 15 April 2014 AP...

9. BORA Support Workers (Pay Equity) Settlements Amendment Bill [pdf, 222 KB]

   ...include vocational and disability support workers and mental health and addiction support workers. The Bill gives effect to elements of two settlement agreements between the Crown, the relevant employers and unions. The agreements are intended to address historical inequities and achieve pay equity across the support services sector. 5. The Bill provides vocational and disability support workers and mental health and addiction support workers with the same rights as care and support w...

10. LCRO 1/2016 87/2016 and 88/2016 GV v Standards Committee [pdf, 167 KB]

    ...provided pursuant to section 147 of the Act. 2 [4] On 22 April 2016, the Committee resolved to appoint Mr BP to undertake an investigation of the complaints by Ms RG. Complaints by WB (xxxxx and xxxxx) [5] Mr WB complained, on behalf of New Zealand Maori Council and the [X] District Maori Council of the New Zealand Maori Council, that Ms GV was conflicted when accepting instructions to act as the lawyer for either the New Zealand Maori Council and/or the [X] District Maor...