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1. Sharma v Manchanda [2018] NZIACDT 2 (2 February 2018) [pdf, 196 KB]

   ...unlawfully and had limited options to request a visa, as generally a person who is in New Zealand without a current visa cannot apply for a visa; and [2.3] When the complaint was made, the Registrar required that Mr Manchanda provide a copy of his file, but he did not provide file notes that he later relied on. [3] The essential features of the grounds of complaint are, Mr Manchanda failed to take adequate care over the absent police certificate, did not give adequate advice and...

2. [2019] NZEnvC 107 Tonea Investments NZ Limited and Studio New Zealand Limited v Auckland Council [pdf, 16 MB]

   ...APPLICATION FOR ACCESS TO COURT DOCUMENTS BY NON-PARTIES 2 Introduction [1] This interim decision relates to an application by Alpha Dairy NZ Limited, G Shim and L S Buen (collectively, Alpha) to access certain documents held on the Court file (now closed) 1 in relation to the above proceeding to which Alpha was not a party. 2 Background [2] The proceeding to which the file relates was an application made by Tonea Investments (NZ) Limited and Studio New Zealand Limited (coll...

3. Audit-and-monitoring-policy [pdf, 376 KB]

   ...Overview 10 Process 10 Legal references 11 Purpose and scope of limited audits 11 Purpose of limited audits 11 Scope of limited audits 11 Legal aid jurisdictions 11 Legal professional privilege 12 The limited audit process 12 Selecting files for limited audit 12 Notifying the provider 12 Timeframe 12 Ministry records 12 Checking information and identifying areas of concern 12 Provider meets expectations 13 Right of reply if initial view is does not meet expectation...

4. [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...

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. [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...

8. [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...

9. 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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10. [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...