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1. INZ (Calder) v Chiv [2019] NZIACDT 73 (21 October 2019) [pdf, 240 KB]

   ...misrepresentation, incompetence, conflict of interest and a failure to provide to his clients certain documents required by the Code, including a written client agreement. [8] The Authority wrote to Mr Chiv on 24 April 2017 requesting the full files of seven clients, pursuant to its statutory powers. The files, or at least part of each one, were in due course provided by Mr Chiv. Explanation from Mr Chiv to the Authority [9] Ms E Nerida, then counsel for Mr Chiv, wrote to the Auth...

2. [2020] NZIACDT 19 - DMX v Guich (11 May 2020) [pdf, 112 KB]

   ...the meeting, the complainant wanted to go ahead with the application despite the risk it might not succeed. [6] On 16 July 2017, the complainant and Mr Guich signed the latter’s client agreement. Mr Guich agreed to assist the complainant to file an expression of interest (EOI) and residence application. The fee was $2,400 (incl. GST). [7] The complainant’s EOI was lodged with Immigration New Zealand by Mr Guich on 18 July 2017. [8] On 26 July 2017, Immigration New Zealand is...

3. [2025] NZEmpC 147 Al-Bustanji v Corrections Assoc of New Zealand Inc (Interlocutory judgment (No 4) [pdf, 256 KB]

   ...that the applicants could not challenge an objection to a notice of disclosure by filing an application for a verification order. I noted that the challenge process was separate from the verification order process and that counsel ought to have filed a challenge to the notice of objection, if he considered it to be unfounded, within five days of receipt. [3] The applicants did not address that issue in their submissions in reply at the time. I noted that if they did wish to pursue...

4. LCRO 152/2025 CK v LE (11 November 2025) [pdf, 220 KB]

   ...Guidance as to what this means for the business of New Zealand’s Courts and Tribunals can be found in both the High Court Rules 2016 (HCR) and the District Court Rules 2014 (DCR). High Court [19] Rule 5.1B HCR deals with when documents are filed with the High Court registry, as follows (where relevant): 5.1B When documents filed (1) …[D]espite any other provision of these rules or any other enactment or regulation to the contrary, a document— (a) delivered by hand to a re...

5. Notice of motion seeking waivers and directions [pdf, 185 KB]

   ...section 291, rather than a standard waiver application under section 281, because there is not yet a proceeding before the Court in the context of which an application under section 281 can be made. Page 3 WAIVERS AND DIRECTIONS SOUGHT Filing requirements Section 274 processes 5. The Transport Agency respectfully seeks that the following requirements under section 274 of the RMA be waived: (a) the requirement that a party lodge a signed original and one copy of their...

6. [2016] NZEmpC 140 Wright v West Auckland Aquatics Inc and Turner [pdf, 76 KB]

   ...proceedings to the Court, the Court directed that the plaintiff file an amended statement of claim consolidating the original challenge and the causes of action in the proceedings removed to the Court. Timetabling directions were given as to the filing date and service of the amended statement of claim, and setting time for the defendants to file statements of defence. At that stage, no indication had been given that the first defendant was intending to participate in the proceedi...

7. [2022] NZEmpC 45 Teddy and Friends Ltd v Page [pdf, 160 KB]

   ...the Employment Relations Act 2000. The application for leave is not opposed by the plaintiff but nor is it consented to. [4] The approach to applications of this sort is well settled.2 Relevant factors include: (a) why the challenge was not filed within the required time; (b) the length of the delay in filing; (c) any prejudice or hardship to any person; (d) the effect on rights and liabilities; and (e) the interests of justice. [5] The statement of claim was filed on 2...

8. Tucker v Accident Compensation Corporation (Late filing Leave to Appeal) [2022] NZACC 220 [pdf, 147 KB]

   ...attendant social rehabilitation. [2] On 27 October 2022, Judge Spiller issued an Initial Minute which directed that Ms Tucker, by 1 November 2022, formally apply for leave to file the appeal out of time and set out the reasons why the appeal was filed late. 2 [3] On 15 November 2022, Ms Tucker submitted that the appeal was filed late because, around the time of the conclusion of the review, she fell ill, forcing her to be bedridden for a substantial amount of time. She was th...

9. Madoc v Accident Compensation Corporation (Late appeal to the District Court) [2022] NZACC 245 [pdf, 154 KB]

   ...AND ACCIDENT COMPENSATION CORPORATION Respondent Judgment on the papers. Submissions: P Sara for the Appellant S Arnold for the Respondent Date of Judgment: 9 December 2022 JUDGMENT OF JUDGE P R SPILLER [Late filing of an appeal to the District Court – s 151, Accident Compensation Act 2001] Introduction [1] The appeal in the above matter was lodged by Mr Madoc on 29 September 2022. The appeal is from the decision of a Reviewer dated 30 August...

10. Te Whata v Sanson - Part Maungakawakawa 20 (2025) 288 Taitokerau MB 26 (288 TTK 126) [pdf, 211 KB]

    ...companies, Tarahau Farming Limited (TFL) and Shearing Services Kamupene Limited (SSKL). In 2016, SSKL was put into liquidation by the High Court. Mr Sanson and Mr Bridgman were appointed as the liquidators. The Commissioner of Inland Revenue filed an unsecured creditor’s claim in SSKL’s liquidation in the sum of $4,743,798.15. [2] Prior to its liquidation, SSKL made loan advances to TFL in the amount of $149,704.43. Following the liquidation, Mr Sanson and Mr Bridgman took p...