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1. Clarke v Runanga o Onuku - Te Whanau a Hinemataiao Puhirere Incorporation (2001) 92 South Island MB 225 (92 SI 225) [pdf, 142 KB]

   ...for the Runanga 0 Onuku asking what the status of this matter was. Up until receipt of that letter I had thought that the matter had been disposed of. It transpires that a draft decision has languished in Christchurch for some months now because the file was unilaterally returned to Christchurch. I have not been able to discern why the file was so returned. In any event I now apologise to the applicant Mr Clarke and to the respondent runanga for the inordinate delay in this matter. What f...

2. Steele v MSC 2018 Ltd (Application for Removal of Stay) [2019] NZHRRT 26 [pdf, 216 KB]

   ...Steele in person DATE OF HEARING: Heard on the papers DATE OF DECISION: 20 May 2019 DECISION OF CHAIRPERSON DISMISSING PLAINTIFF’S APPLICATION THAT STAY OF PROCEEDINGS BE LIFTED1 Introduction [1] These proceedings were filed on Monday 13 May 2019. [2] The thirty day period allowed for the defendant to file a statement of reply has not yet expired. [3] On 13 May 2019 I made an order pursuant to s 92D(1) of the Human Rights Act 1993 referring Mr Steele’s com...

3. [2021] NZEmpC 10 Anderson v Righteous Law Ltd [pdf, 182 KB]

   ...reasonable fee at the appropriate time. Mr Snedden, in his affidavit, deposed that counsel’s fees can no longer be met. It appears that Ms Anderson, having had legal aid withdrawn, unsuccessfully reviewed the decision and may now be intending to file an appeal (the timeframe for doing so has not yet expired). [6] I am satisfied that it is appropriate in the broader circumstances of this case to grant leave to withdraw. The proceeding is at an early stage – a preliminary...

4. [2021] NZEnvC 176 Glen Dorran Farm Limited v Canterbury Regional Council [pdf, 746 KB]

   ...groundwater. It was lodged on 24 March 2020 and allocated reference number CRC203903. On 25 :tvfarch 2020 the application was returned on the basis that the application had no accompanying pump test. The application was otherwise complete. [3] GDFL filed an objection pursuant to s357 Rlv1A. Commissioner Sharon McGany, acting as Independent Hearing Commissioner was appointed by CRC and given the delegated authority to hear and determine the objection. Commissioner McGarry dismissed...

5. Covid 19 Protection Framework information for the public on entry requirements [pdf, 133 KB]

   ...don’t bring your own. • Physical distancing of 1 metre is required at Red, and encouraged at Orange and Green, throughout all buildings. You must observe the physical distancing requirements of the building you are entering. You are also able to file documents electronically using file and pay (refer to www.justice.govt.nz for details) and in some locations there will be physical drop boxes to allow any hard copy documents to be lodged safely without requiring direct contact with st...

6. Form 23a Criminal Fixed A-C [pdf, 211 KB]

   Version 19 – September 2022 page 1 09/22 form 23a Tax Invoice Criminal Legal Aid Fixed Fees Schedules A-C Legal aid file no. Invoice date Invoice number GST number Lead provider’s ref. Charges/CRNs To: Legal Aid, DX Box Number City Customer Lead provider Law firm Provider number Firm number Court type District Court High Court Court location Details of claim Fixed Fee: Date fixed fee(s) completed Fixed Fee Plu...

7. Form 30 Family Invoice Adoption [pdf, 217 KB]

   Version 19 – September 2022 page 1 09/22 form 30 Tax Invoice Family Legal Aid Fixed Fees Adoption Legal aid file no. Invoice date Invoice number GST number Lead provider’s ref. To: Legal Aid, DX Box Number City Customer Lead provider Provider number Law firm Firm number Details of claim Fixed Fee: Date fixed fee(s) completed Fixed Fee Plus: Covers period from to Interim invoice Final invoice Please record...

8. Form 40 Family Invoice Paternity [pdf, 220 KB]

   Version 19 – September 2022 page 1 09/22 form 40 Tax Invoice Family Legal Aid Fixed Fees Paternity Legal aid file no. Invoice date Invoice number GST number Lead provider’s ref. To: Legal Aid, DX Box Number City Customer Lead provider Provider number Law firm Firm number Details of claim Fixed Fee: Date fixed fee(s) completed Fixed Fee Plus: Covers period from to Interim invoice Final invoice Please re...

9. Example-client-care-letters-updated.pdf [pdf, 64 KB]

   ...Number: _____________ CONFIDENTIAL – LEGALLY PRIVILEGED Clients Name Address City (Client postal address) (CITY) Dear [Mr/Miss/Ms] (client surname) Your case has been assigned to me by Legal Aid Services. I am the lawyer responsible for your file. Please contact me as soon as possible to arrange an appointment to discuss your case. The details of your next court appearance are as follows: Venue: (Court name) Date: (Next hearing date) Time: (insert) Legal aid is governed b...

10. [2023] NZEmpC 48 Bird v Vice-Chancellor of the University of Waikato [pdf, 172 KB]

    ...assessment is that costs of $7,500 are appropriate. [10] Further, while costs on applications for costs are sometimes awarded, that is not the general position. In the present proceedings, there was only an exchange of emails before the University filed its application, which was not complicated. There is no basis for an award of costs for the application for costs. 3 Employment Relations Act 2000, sch 3 cl 19. 4 “Employment Court of New Zealand Practice Directions”,...