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1. Wiezoreck v McHugh [2013] NZIACDT 35 (4 June 2013) [pdf, 240 KB]

   ...It suffices to note Ms McHugh provided information to establish the only aspect of the complaint that would potentially be upheld was the issue relating to fees. [6] That was the most serious aspect of the complaint. When Ms McHugh disclosed her file it emerged she had told Mr Wiezoreck in a letter dated 24 February 2010 that the “industry standard” hourly rate for a licensed immigration adviser was in the range of €400 to €545 (NZ$740 to NZ$1,000 - approximately). [7] Mr Wiezo...

2. LCRO 48/2019 VW v EX and TY (3 May 2021) [pdf, 324 KB]

   ...within the estimate”. [32] The Committee stated Mr VW, and the other unit owners, had been “provided with regular invoices” and therefore were “fully informed of the additional costs as they arose”. Application for review [33] Mr VW filed an application for review on 15 April 2019. He seeks findings of unsatisfactory conduct against Ms EX and Mr TY for (a) not acting competently, and (b) overcharging him by exceeding their fee estimate. [34] He explains he and his...

3. Adlam v Reihana - Himatangi 1H1A (2022) 447 Aotea MB 1 (447 AOT 1) [pdf, 658 KB]

   ...but because they have differing views about when this application should be considered and granted. 1 Reflecting Hīmatangi as their Rangiātea and the owners being a seed of it. 2 Whenua meaning placenta in this context. 3 See application filed by Mr Adlam on 13 September 2021. 4 Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, Preamble, ss 2 and 17. 5 Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, s 2. 447 Aotea MB 4 Whakataunga Outcome [5] After considering the application and the evidence and s...

4. MK v Accident Compensation Corporation [2024] NZACC 45 (8 March 2024) [pdf, 460 KB]

   ...1988 and suffered multiple fractures. His claim was accepted at the time and he received entitlements from the Corporation, including weekly compensation. It appears that those entitlements continued until around 1990, when action on the claim file ceased. In accordance with the Corporation’s document retention policy, it appears that the original physical file was destroyed at some point in the 1990s. [8] In 2001, the appellant returned to the Corporation seeking assistance...

5. LCRO 29/2023 CP v SW and KM (19 December 2023) [pdf, 245 KB]

   ...the original documentation for the transaction “because your conducts (sic) so far are too suspicious I cannot trust an electronic version.” [54] On 21 February 2022, the applicant instructed another lawyer. The complaint [55] The applicant filed a complaint with the NZLS on 8 March 2022. The complaint appears to include the following elements (in my words); (a) a complaint that the first respondent’s interpretation of the LINZ Guidelines was incorrect, misleading and incompet...

6. [2007] NZEmpC AC 32A/07 Golden v Northland DHB [pdf, 16 KB]

   ...Defendant Hearing: By memorandum received from the defendant on 15 June 2007 Judgment: 19 June 2007 COSTS JUDGMENT OF JUDGE M E PERKINS [1] Further to my judgment of 1 June 2007 dealing with the challenge and cross- challenge filed in this matter, I have now received a memorandum from counsel for the defendant in relation to costs. [2] As set out in my earlier judgment, Mr Golden has effectively taken no part in the matter. He is not now entitled to be heard on...

7. [2011] NZEmpC 53 NZ Amalgamated Engineering Printing & Manufacturing v SCA Hygiene Australasia [pdf, 49 KB]

   ...AND IN THE MATTER OF an application for costs BETWEEN NZ AMALGAMATED ENGINEERING PRINTING AND MANUFACTURING UNION INC Plaintiff AND SCA HYGIENE AUSTRALASIA LIMITED Defendant Hearing: By memoranda of submissions filed on 12 and 13 July 2010 Judgment: 26 May 2011 COSTS JUDGMENT OF JUDGE B S TRAVIS [1] In my judgment of 10 June 2010 I reserved the issue of costs and invited the parties to attempt to reach agreement on the issues. [2] Coun...

8. [2013] NZEmpC 173 Webb v NZ Tramways & Public Passenger Transport Employees’ Union Incorp [pdf, 50 KB]

   ...IN THE MATTER of an application for costs BETWEEN BRIAN ALEXANDER WEBB Plaintiff AND NEW ZEALAND TRAMWAYS AND PUBLIC PASSENGER TRANSPORT EMPLOYEES' UNION INCORPORATED Defendant Hearing: By submission filed by the defendant on 3 September and by the plaintiff on 13 September 2013 Appearances: Paul Carrucan, advocate for the plaintiff Simon Mitchell, counsel for defendant Judgment: 17 September 2013 COSTS JUDGMEN...

9. AH v ZS Ltd [2014] NZDT 625 (11 July 2014) [pdf, 22 KB]

   ...from the edge towards the middle of the screen. The installation was ceased but AH had to pay $80.00 for the installer’s services. [4] AH claims $100 refund for the screen plus $80 for the installer’s fee and $45 for the Disputes Tribunal filing fee. Issues [5] The issues to determine are: (a) Whether or not there was a crack in the windscreen when it was sold to AH. (b) Whether AH is entitled to a remedy under the Consumer Guarantees Act 1993. Law and Decision Was there...

10. Philpott v Zderich [2011] NZWHT Auckland 16 [pdf, 44 KB]

    SUMMARY Case: Philpott v Zderich File No: TRI 2009-100-000076/DBH 01947 Citation: [2011] NZWHT Auckland 16 Adjudicator: Peter Andrew Date of Decision: 21 March 2011 Background The claimant brought the claim in regards to her home which she purchased in 1999. A number of the respondents were removed prior to the hearing and the only remaining claims are against: The third respondent, Mr Jones, the project manager. The fourth respondents, Mr Ryan and Mr Ferris, compan...