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1. Kaufusi v Tangilanu [2014] NZIACDT 54 (24 April 2014) [pdf, 111 KB]

   ...adviser to appeal against the decision to decline their residence applications. [5.3] The adviser accepted the instructions, but did not present a written agreement. [5.4] The complainants paid the adviser $400 in professional fees and paid the filing fee of $550 to the Ministry of Justice to lodge the appeal. [5.5] The adviser did not lodge the appeal. [6] The Statement of Complaint provides particulars of the potential infringements of professional obligations: Clause 1.1(a) and...

2. Application for waiver (or refund) of fees for an individual (legal aid/benefit/previous) [pdf, 190 KB]

   ...fee is $           Are you applying for the fee to be waived or refunded? I am applying to the court to:  Waive this fee or    Refund the fee I paid on  Date What is the fee for? (select one)   The fee is for filing the following documents:    The fee is another type of fee (not a filing fee). (Name the fee type - for example, setting down or hearing fee.) Tell us why you’re applying for a waiver or refund (select one)   I have been gi...

3. Fehling v Ministry of Health (Costs) [2017] NZHRRT 39 [pdf, 95 KB]

   ...unhelpful. At the commencement of the decision the Tribunal recorded the following circumstances: [2] Mr Fehling’s case has not been assisted by the unconventional manner in which it has been presented. Although directed on 17 August 2016 to file a written statement of evidence by 30 September 2016, he failed to do so. In a letter to the Tribunal dated 31 August 2016 he asserted that a statement of evidence “made no sense” as all documentary evidence had already been filed. Wh...

4. [2018] NZEmpC 161 Aslan Farms Ltd v Johnstone [pdf, 324 KB]

   ...into the workplace, and that there are practical difficulties if he was reinstated on this basis, at this time of year, particularly over supervision of his work. [8] An enormous affidavit from the plaintiff’s director, Richard Luxton, was filed in support of the application. Mr Luxton deposed to the plaintiff’s concerns about the order for reinstatement which has just been mentioned, and its timing. He effectively repeated the evidence he gave to the Authority and deposed t...

5. [2020] NZEmpC 92 Dillon v Tullycrine Ltd [pdf, 187 KB]

   ...cancellation fee. 5 GST not included, as not recoverable. 6 “Employment Court of New Zealand Practice Directions” <www.employmentcourt.govt.nz> at No 16. 7 Calderbank v Calderbank [1975] 3 WLR 586 (CA). Step Band B Cost 15 File memorandum for case management meeting – Memorandum in respect of evidence before the Court dated 23 September 2019 0.4 $956 15 Filing memorandum for case management meeting – Memorandum regarding witnesses dated 24 Se...

6. [2022] NZACC 14 - Mackley v ACC (26 January 2022) [pdf, 169 KB]

   ...and experience. [20] He submits that the time allocation for the commencement of the appeal is reasonable. This required client’s instructions, a District Court authority to act, an understanding of the Reviewer’s decision and drafting and filing the notice of appeal. [21] He submits that the claim for the preparation of submissions is reasonable; that concise submissions take time and an understanding of the law and facts takes time. He says that the law relating to s 135 is...

7. EFT v SQ [2019] NZDT 1357 (25 October 2019) [pdf, 195 KB]

   ...State Highway 12 with a bull owned by SQ that had got out of its paddock. The bull died in the collision and the ute was a total loss, with Mr T fortunately uninjured. 2. EFT claims $10,180.00 being the value of the ute plus the $180.00 Tribunal filing fee, on the basis that Mr Q negligently allowed his stock to stray onto the highway. 3. The issues to determine are: • Was Mr Q negligent in allowing his stock to make their way onto the highway? • If so, what are EFT 's r...

8. [2023] NZEnvC 006 Crafar v Taupo District Council [pdf, 267 KB]

   ...waiver was not granted. Mr Crafar has now sought a review of the Registrar’s decision. Waiver, reduction or postponement of fees by the Registrar Under s 281A(3) of the Act, the Registrar may waive, reduce or postpone the payment of a (filing) fee. 281A Registrar may waive, reduce, or postpone payment of fee (1) A person may apply to the Registrar for a waiver, reduction, or postponement of the payment to the court of any fee prescribed by regulations made under this Act....

9. BK v XQ Ltd [2022] NZDT 261 (13 December 2022) [pdf, 207 KB]

   ...September 2022, BK parked in another XQ Ltd Carpark. This carpark required payment via an app however BK did not activate the app properly. As a result, she received a Parking Breach Notice for $60. This notice was also disputed. A claim was then filed in the Disputes Tribunal on 29 September for a declaration that BK was not liable to pay the latest breach notice and also for a refund of the amount paid on the 2019 breach notice. 3. XQ Ltd reviewed BK’s dispute and advised they...

10. FN v Y Ltd [2024] NZDT 58 (12 February 2024) [pdf, 146 KB]

    ...corrects that order and the reasons remain the same as set out below. 2. FN purchased a laptop from Y Ltd for $2999.00 inclusive of GST. 3. In her originating claim, FN claims a refund of $3759.00 for the laptop and her $90.00 Disputes Tribunal filing fee. In the hearing FN amended her claim to $2999.00 inclusive of GST. 4. The issues to determine are: a. Is the laptop fit for the particular purpose FN advised Y Ltd she needed it for; and b. Can FN return the laptop and g...