LEGAL COMPLAINTS REVIEW OFFICER ĀPIHA AROTAKE AMUAMU Ā-TURE [2021] NZLCRO 198 Ref: LCRO 178/2021 CONCERNING an application for review pursuant to section 193 of the Lawyers and Conveyancers Act 2006 AND CONCERNING a determination of the [Area] Standards Committee [X] BETWEEN AA Applicant AND EL Respondent DECISION The names and identifying details of the parties in this decision have been changed. Introduction [1] Mr AA has...
...discussions as to whether Mr LN should proceed to, as described in his file note, “set up … enforcement implementation of CA order”, gives clearest of indications that neither option contemplated could provide a guarantee of successful outcome. [128] Ms ZY was well aware that the Court of Appeal decision had resulted in confusion as to the status of the costs awarded in the High Court. But her firmly 18 Ms TW, correspondence to Ms ZY (undated email on file, but likely sent o...
...understanding, with Mr GT either confirming or correcting that understanding; or it may have been a discussion driven by Mr GT. The format is unimportant. I am satisfied that the substance of what took place involved Mr GT giving that advice. [128] It was less than ideal for Mr GT not to have noted this advice on either a file note, or an email to Miss FV (or both). Had he done so, it would have put this issue to rest much more easily and indeed it may not even have been the subj...
...Family Court to which victims of violence turn to find protection from violence. The Court’s policies and processes should not add further barriers to adult and child victims obtaining such protection. We strongly support the reintroduction of Section 61 of COCA – and recommend also reintroducing Section 60. The Family Court must not make parenting arrangements for children unless it is satisfied that the children will be safe during...
BEFORE THE ENVIRONMENT COURT I MUA I TE KOOTI TAIAO O AOTEAROA IN THE MATTER AND BETWEEN AND Decision No. [2019] NZEnvC 84 of the Resource Management Act 1991 of an application for declarations under section 311 of the Act KILMARNOCK FARM LIMITED (ENV-2018-CHC-162) Applicant CANTERBURY REGIONAL COUNCIL Respondent Court: Environment Judge J R Jackson (Sitting alone under section 309(1) RMA) Hearing: at Christchurch on 15 October 2018 Appearances: K G Reid and N
...[127] This type of inquiry is one properly proceeded by advancing an action in negligence. Did Mr WR make a statement at mediation to the effect that judges would accept the word of company directors unless there was evidence to the contrary? [128] Accusation that Mr WR had made a statement at mediation that was incorrect, formed a critical component of the complaints advanced by Mr and Mrs PQ. [129] It was their view that Mr WR’s statement had misled them and encouraged them to...
...preparation of a will, when he is unable to recall having provided her with instructions to draft a new will. [127] Mr QH’s concern that he had been rendered invoices for work that he could not recall having been carried out is understandable. [128] Before he was able to uplift his files in December 2015, he was required to settle accounts rendered in November 2012. One of those accounts engaged work that had been carried out in the period to 31 October 2011. [129] It was not...
...upset by her conversation with Mr OB. [127] Throughout the time that Mr OB was instructed, Ms YL was becoming increasingly anxious and concerned with her husband’s behaviour. She reached a point where she felt apprehensive for her safety. [128] But those concerns must be considered in the context of Mr OB on first taking instructions, making what he described as “strong recommendation” to Ms YL to make an application for a protection order. Nor, despite the considerable safe...
BEFORE THE ENVIRONMENT COURT AT CHRISTCHURCH ENV-2020-CHC-127 IN THE MATTER OF AND The Resource Management Act 1991 Of a notice of motion under section 149T(2) to decide proposed Plan Change 7 to the Regional Plan: Water for Otago (referred to the Environment Court by the Minister for the Environment under section 142(2)(b) of the Act) OTAGO REGIONAL COUNCIL Applicant Hearing Commenced: 28 June 2021 held in Dunedin Court: Enviro...
LEGAL COMPLAINTS REVIEW OFFICER ĀPIHA AROTAKE AMUAMU Ā-TURE [2024] NZLCRO 151 Ref: LCRO 153/2023 CONCERNING an application for review pursuant to section 193 of the Lawyers and Conveyancers Act 2006 AND CONCERNING a decision of the [Area] Standards Committee [X] BETWEEN GP Applicant AND DM Respondent DECISION The names and identifying details of the parties in this decision have been changed. Introduction [1] GP has applied...