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1. Z v D LCRO 4 / 2008 (23 April 2009) [pdf, 44 KB]

   ...proceedings. [3] The application for review was received on 27 November 2008. The Auckland Standards Committee 2 provided its file to this office. Lawyer D was informed of the application and given an opportunity to respond on 8 December 2008. The files and time cost records in respect of the two invoices in issue were requested from Lawyer D. Lawyer D provided to this office not only the files in respect of the invoices in issue, but also numerous other files which he considered...

2. Adams v Easthope [2010] NZWHT Auckland 35 [pdf, 65 KB]

   ...additions and alterations to the dwelling. Unfortunately those alterations leaked and so Mr and Mrs Adams lodged an application under the Weathertight Homes Resolution Services Act 2002, in December 2002. They completed the remedial work and filed proceedings in the High Court in December 2009. Those proceedings were struck out in June 2010 because they were limitation barred under section 393 of the Building Act. Mr and Mrs Adams now seek to apply for adjudication of their cl...

3. LCRO 102/2016 YS v DH (21 January 2019) [pdf, 140 KB]

   ...challenged. It is therefore unnecessary to repeat it here. Suffice to say, Mrs DH changed lawyers and those lawyers sent Ms YS 2 written authorities to uplift (the authorities). Ms YS acted on the authorities by sending documents and deeds but not files. [3] The short point of Ms YS’ application for review is that the signed authorities she received requested all deeds and documents, but as they did not request current or archived files, she did not send any. Ms YS says th...

4. Jukes v Accident Compensation Corporation (Leave to appeal) [2022] NZACC 232 [pdf, 163 KB]

   ...Appellant AND ACCIDENT COMPENSATION CORPORATION Respondent Judgment on the papers. Submissions: P Sara for the Appellant S Hack for the Respondent Date of Judgment: 5 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 Jukes on 2 November 2022. The appeal is from the decision of a Reviewer dated 11 March...

5. DT-guide-to-completing-the-application-form-.pdf [pdf, 164 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 • Requests to keep information confidential • The importance of having the correct names on the application form How to file a claim? There are two options for filing a claim in the Disputes Tribunal: 1. Y...

6. LS v Accident Compensation Corporation (Late filing to the District Court) [2025] NZACC 109 [pdf, 151 KB]

   ...AND ACCIDENT COMPENSATION CORPORATION Respondent Judgment on the papers. Submissions: The Appellant’s mother for the Appellant S Hack for the Respondent Date of Judgment: 8 July 2025 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 the appellant (born on 11 March 2022) on 27 June 2025. The appeal is from the decision of...

7. Dotcom v Crown Law Office (AVL) [2017] NZHRRT 13 [pdf, 229 KB]

   ...AND EMPLOYMENT Fifth Defendant AND MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS AND TRADE Sixth Defendant AND MINISTRY OF JUSTICE Seventh Defendant AND NEW ZEALAND POLICE Eighth Defendant 3 Background [1] These proceedings were filed on 3 August 2016. Mr Dotcom thereafter sought an urgent hearing. [2] By Minute dated 13 October 2016 the Chairperson directed that a nine day hearing commence on 11 April 2017. The agreed venue was Wellington as a hearing could be...

8. [2024] NZIACDT 05 - UT v Lawlor (18 January 2024) [pdf, 148 KB]

   ...Self-represented 2 PRELIMINARY [1] The complainant and her partner engaged the adviser to seek residence. The application was successful, but the adviser was unprofessional in his communications with the couple and failed to maintain a proper file. [2] A complaint against the adviser was made to the Immigration Advisers Authority (the Authority). It has been referred by the Registrar of Immigration Advisers (the Registrar) to the Tribunal. It is alleged the adviser was neg...

9. LCRO 25/2016 RZ v LB [pdf, 229 KB]

   ...all parties of the existence of due authority.2 [16] The letter further advised that unless the proceedings were withdrawn, Mr RZ would be obliged to file a cost-incurring response. [17] Withdrawal did not immediately follow and Mr RZ’s lawyer filed a notice of opposition in the District Court on 5 June 2015, in order to ensure compliance with a date set by the Court at first call. [18] Shortly afterwards, Messrs RZ and HD settled their differences and recorded this in a deed of...

10. Legal Aid Practice Standards Feb 17. [pdf, 526 KB]

    ...of interest ........................................................................................................... 8 Dealings with Other People............................................................................................... 8 File Maintenance .............................................................................................................. 9 Other Obligations ......................................................................................................