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1. JR v QL LCRO 108 / 2012 (7 September 2012) [pdf, 80 KB]

   ...Practitioner made a personal advance of money to Messrs QK and QJ for the purchase and development of the property. The Practitioner repaid this money back to himself on settlement. The anticipated profit was not realised. The complainants subsequently filed complaints with the New Zealand Law Society alleging that the Practitioner’s participation was on the basis of a joint venture/partnership arrangement and questioned the Practitioner’s repayment of money to himself. The

2. Nguyen v Hu [2016] NZIACDT 51 (12 September 2016) [pdf, 134 KB]

   ...Immigration New Zealand wrote to Mr Hu explaining his client did not have a current police clearance. [1.2] Shortly after that Mr Hu assisted her to apply for a work visa, it was necessary for her to do so before her visa expired. [1.3] As Mr Hu filed the visa application without a police clearance, Immigration New Zealand rejected the attempt to lodge the application, and the complainant was in New Zealand unlawfully. [1.4] Mr Hu took time to remedy the absence of a police clearance,...

3. Litchfield & Wells [pdf, 92 KB]

   ...accepting that the house is a leaky home, both the assessor and the chief executive of the Department of Building and Housing have concluded that the claim is not an eligible claim because the house was built more than ten years before the claim was filed. The claimants have applied for reconsideration of the chief executive’s decision under section 49 of the Weathertight Homes Resolution Services Act 2006 (the Act). The Issues [2] The key issues to be determined in this...

4. Notes on High Court Appeal Process May 2019 [pdf, 63 KB]

   ...further period allowed, the authority’s chairperson or deputy chairperson may confirm that an 2 appeal has not been prosecuted (Social Security Act 2018, s 406(5); Social Security Regulations 2018, reg 258(5)). [4] The process for filing an appeal with the High Court does involve legal work of some complexity. The High Court requires that appellants comply with the rules. The Authority is responsible for ensuring the appeal only raises questions of law and that other...

5. [2022] NZEnvC 031 Thames-Coromandel District Council v Hopwood [pdf, 291 KB]

   ...(ENV-2021-AKL-150) Applicant R THOPWOOD Respondent Court: Judge MJL Dickey, sitting alone pursuant toss 279(1) and 309 of the Act Hearing: Last case event: Counsel: Date of Decision: Date of Issue: On the papers Affirmed affidavit of Rhys Forrest filed 10 March 2022 RT Hopwood for himself N Speir for Thames-Coromandel District Council 15 March 2022 15 March 2022 DETERMINATION OF THE ENVIRONMENT COURT A: Under ss 314(6) and 279(1)(6) of the Act, the application fo...

6. TO v QJ Ltd [2018] NZDT 1476 (10 May 2018) [pdf, 188 KB]

   ...expired, although Mr Q would argue on TO’s behalf with the manufacturer for an exception if TO returned the battery. 4. TO was not willing to return the battery at his own cost and without any promise of a refund or replacement. On 27 March 2018, he filed this claim for $265.00, representing a full refund CI0301_CIV_DCDT_Order Page 2 of 4 together with his $45.00 filing fee. He continued to use the battery in his golf cart for a short time, alternating it with another battery to...

7. [2021] NZEmpC 161 A Labour Inspector v Prisha’s Hospitality (2017) Ltd T/A Royal Cambridge Indian Restaurant [pdf, 198 KB]

   ...orders has been commenced by way of a further statement of claim. It is supported by an affidavit of Ms MacRury, a principal Labour Inspector, and a memorandum of counsel for the Labour Inspector. In addition, draft proposed orders have been filed. [9] Counsel for the Labour Inspector has certified that: (a) the grounds on which the application relies are made out; and (b) all reasonable inquiries and all reasonable steps have been made or taken to ensure the applica...

8. Public Protection Orders updated 29 Sep 22 [pdf, 276 KB]

   ...Court Termination of instructions Activity Fees Tasks Initial instructions not followed through $290 For • taking instructions, attending the client • preparing application for legal aid • contacting the client • closing the file • reporting to client • reporting to and invoicing Legal Aid Services. Note: This fee can only be claimed where initial instructions are not carried through and the file is closed prior to the completion of stage one of any proceed...

9. [2022] NZEmpC 235 THL (2005) and ors v NEN and MDL [pdf, 179 KB]

   ...resolves that application. Interim non-publication order made [2] In addition, the applicants have applied for interim non-publication orders over the names of the parties and any details that would tend to identify them, and over the evidence filed. In making that application the applicants advise that they have no intention of seeking permanent non-publication orders. The orders sought are consistent with their desire to preserve their position. The applicants also note that...

10. Family-Court-Amendment-Rules-2022-Final.pdf [pdf, 314 KB]

    ...Preparedness (COVID-19) Notice 2020. In June 2020, the Family Court (Emergency) Amendment Rules were enacted to codify the use of electronic ways of working during the pandemic and ensure access to justice was maintained, by: 5.1 allowing documents to be filed electronically; 5.2 allowing documents to be served electronically; and 5.3 permitting registrars to electronically sign and seal orders. I propose making changes to the Family Court Rules to reinstate the use of electronic tools...