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1. [2022] NZIACDT 24 - DA v Ji (20 September 2022) [pdf, 173 KB]

   ...it was illegal. When the complaint was made, Mr Ji went to his workplace trying to “cash buy” him to stop the complaint. Explanation from Mr Ji [27] The Authority sent a letter to Mr Ji on 14 January 2020 requiring production of his file concerning the complainant. He supplied his file on 31 January 2020, together with a brief response to the complaint. Mr Ji denied exploiting the complainant. He did not 10 The complainant said in his closing submissions to the Tribuna...

2. [2017} NZEnvC 095 Auckland Council [pdf, 163 KB]

   ...grounds that the Council has confirmed that no party wishes to seek leave to appear and be heard in relation to this application. Application for waivers and directions [4] The Council seeks the following waivers and directions concerning the filing of any appeals relating to the GMO provisions on the grounds that they will: (a) substantially reduce the burden on potential appellants and any potential s 274 parties, who may otherwise be obliged to serve documents on a significan...

3. [2019] NZEmpC 90 Armstrong v Surplus Brokers Ltd [pdf, 281 KB]

   ...CHRISTINA INGLIS [1] Mr Armstrong took a claim against his previous employer, Surplus Brokers Ltd. He succeeded in the Employment Relations Authority.1 Parties have 28 days to file a challenge to a determination of the Authority.2 The company filed a non-de novo challenge to the Authority’s determination on 15 May 2019, the 27th day. Mr Armstrong did not file a challenge within the statutory time frame for doing so. He has now applied for leave to extend that time. The app...

4. Criminal legal aid assignments - information & criminal case reports

   ...exception to the rotational policy). Urgent matters that can’t be dealt with by a duty lawyer, (eg a serious opposed bail application). The assignment will be made to a legal aid provider that is available to attend court.  Holding charges are filed that require a PAL1 or 2 provider, but more serious charges are imminent: the policy for cases requiring PAL 3 and 4 providers applies and clients may nominate a preferred provider. Mental Health or Intellectual Disability Compulsory Care (an...

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5. Shankar v Ahuja [2015] NZIACDT 36 (31 March 2015) [pdf, 188 KB]

   ...period and their visas would expire in the relatively near future. [2.2] Mr Ahuja accepted instructions to lodge the application for the family. [2.3] He prepared the application, and it was defective. Either Mr Ahuja or someone in his practice filed the defective application. [2.4] Immigration New Zealand returned the application and identified what was required to lodge a complying application. [2.5] The complainant instructed Mr Ahuja to complete the renewal of passports and atten...

6. LCRO 163/2020 DM v TN and EX (9 April 2021) [pdf, 215 KB]

   ...discussion with Mr DM about working for him on a firearms matter …. Mr DM decided to engage a specialist in that area and told Mr EX to stop working on his claims. Mr EX took that to mean the firearms and employment matters. He closed his files. Mr DM says his intention was that Mr EX only stop on the firearms matter.” 16 The Member was not able to establish when Mr TN told Mr DM that he no longer did legal aid work, but from Mr TN's file note, referred to by me at [...

7. File keeping [pdf, 104 KB]

   Record-keeping obligations in the legal aid provider contract, and practice standards The legal aid provider contract and practice standards explain what documents and information are to be kept on the file for each case. The file should be organised so that another lawyer could easily work out how you are managing the case if they have to take over. It’s in both the client’s best interests and your own (in case of a complaint, or you are selected for an audit) to keep t...

8. [2010] NZEmpC 85 SFWU v Searancke [pdf, 29 KB]

   ...Authority AND IN THE MATTER OF an application for leave to file an amended statement of defence out of time BETWEEN SERVICE AND FOOD WORKERS UNION NGA RINGA TOTA INC Plaintiff AND MIHIRAWHITI SEARANCKE Defendant Hearing: By submissions filed by the plaintiff on 11 and 24 June 2010 and by the defendant on 18 June 2010 (Heard at Auckland) Appearances: Simon Mitchell, counsel for the plaintiff Alex Hope, counsel for the defendant Judgment: 5 July 2010 INTE...

9. Faulkner v Hoete - Motiti North C No 1 [2017] Māori Appellate Court MB 188 (2017 APPEAL 188) [pdf, 293 KB]

   ...Liza Faulkner to remove a partially constructed dwelling situated on Motiti North C No 1. Ms Faulkner now appeals that decision. Her appeal has been set down for hearing on 8 August 2017. [2] On 24 July 2017, Mr Sharp, counsel for Ms Faulkner, filed an application seeking leave to file further evidence, per r 8.18 of the Māori Land Court Rules 2011. The application to adduce further evidence is opposed by Graham Hoete and Aubrey Hoete. Issue [3] The issues for determination are...

10. Guide to filing a claim form [pdf, 193 KB]

    ...Situations whereby a party is refusing to pay monies they acknowledge they owe. Before completing the claim form please ensure you read carefully the application information page prior to submitting. This information will cover such things as: • Filing fee information. • Confidential information: Your physical and postal addresses are confidential, however your email address and phone number are not. • The importance of having the correct names and contact information o...