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1. S v Xue [2015] NZIACDT 58 (15 May 2015) [pdf, 188 KB]

   ...exaggerated information to promote her practice. That potentially breached her obligations in clause 5.1 of the Code of Conduct. [2.3] The work Ms Xue undertook was pursuant to an agreement. It provided for a fee of $3,500 payable in advance. The fees paid were different, and accordingly the original agreement was not accurate, or the change not recorded. Clause 1.5(e) and 8(b), (c) and (d) of the Code of Conduct require the fees and changes in the fees to be recorded and agreed in writi...

2. Kaufusi v Tangilanu [2014] NZIACDT 105 (01 October 2014) [pdf, 188 KB]

   ...negligence (section 44(2)(a) of the Act), lack of care, diligence, and professionalism in performing services (clause 1.1(a) of the Code of Conduct), breach of duties relating to written agreements (clause 1.5(a), (b) and (d)), breach of duties relating to fees (clause 8(b), (c) and (e)), and breach of duties in relation to business management (clause 3(a)). The Parties’ Positions on Sanctions The Authority [4] The Authority did not make any submissions on sanctions. The Complaina...

3. Kartikeya v Fernyhough [2014] NZIACDT 79 (09 September 2014) [pdf, 187 KB]

   ...provided the services (immigration and job search). [2.4] In fact, the person they were dealing with was Mr Fernyhough’s former wife and she operated her own business alongside his. She undertook immigration work, though that was not lawful. She took fees of $15,000, which she has not earned and did so unlawfully. [2.5] The Tribunal found the adviser misled the complainant and her husband by creating an impression they were dealing with his practice, when he knew his former wife was...

4. HES v Parekh [2019] NZIACDT 47 sanctions (19 July 2019) [pdf, 124 KB]

   ...stable. In fact, they had only spent time together while on vacation. [12] A complaint against Ms Parekh was lodged by the complainant with the Immigration Advisers Authority (the Authority) on 11 January 2017. She wanted to recover all her fees and financial losses, such as a deposit for a wedding reception. [13] The Registrar of Immigration Advisers (the Registrar), the head of the Authority, referred the complaint to the Tribunal. [14] In its decision on 29 May 2019, the...

5. Fast Dispute Resolution - Consultation on a new statutory adjudication framework Summary version [docx, 238 KB]

   ...your feedback on our proposal for an out of court statutory adjudication framework that gives businesses a new way to resolve disputes quickly and privately. The Ministry of Justice has been looking at ways to improve out of court dispute resolution for civil commercial claims. Strengthening alternative avenues will give businesses more ways to resolve civil disputes. Finding new ways to enable fast resolution of disputes will help parties to get on with growing their businesses, innovating, an...

6. Legal Complaints Review Officer v Hong [2015] NZLCDT 27 [pdf, 407 KB]

   ...time when the lawyer is providing regulated services” it does not require there to be a subsisting lawyer/client relationship with a particular client. It could also obviously relate to the practitioner’s actions in seeking the recovery of a fee after the services have been terminated.” … [61] The emphasis in s 7(1)(b)(ii) is on conduct which is unconnected with regulated services. It cannot be said that the appellant’s conduct in this case, which was directed at obtaining...

7. [2021] NZEnvC 109 Civil v Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency [pdf, 252 KB]

   THE ENVIRONMENT COURT AT AUCKLAND I TE KOTI TAIAO O AOTEAROA KI TAMAKI MAKAURAU Court: Submissions: Decision [2021] NZEnvC l 09 IN THE MATTER OF an appeal under s 17 4 to the Resource Management Act 1991 (the Act) BETWEEN D CIVIL AND (ENV-2021-AKL-095) Appellant WAKA KOTAHI NEW ZEALAND TRANSPORT AGENCY Respondent Environment Judge MJL Dickey Ms B Carruthers for the Appellant Ms R Tompkins for Waka Kotahi New Zealand Transport Agency Ms F Wach for Auckland Counci...

8. When you both agree to get a divorce

   ...dissolution without having to be separated for two years. Find out more information here: Apply for a divorce when you have a protection order against your spouse or partner You’ll also need to include: an original or certified copy of your marriage or civil union certificate (this is not the document you signed on the day of your marriage or civil union). Here is an example of a New Zealand marriage certificate. You can get the certificate from Births, Deaths and Marriages a copy of your se...

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9. Waikato Bay of Plenty Standards Committee v Parlane [2010] NZLCDT 8 [pdf, 184 KB]

   ...conduct appears to have escalated to a point where he would not discharge his mortgage without Mrs R agreeing to withdraw her complaint to the Law Society and pay him various sums for legal services rendered. In that regard these were said to be a fee of $787.50 for preparing and attending to settlement, fees for preparing a discharge of mortgage $675.00, and a fee for attending to other loan related issues of 10 $1,462.50, together with a sum of $2,287.50 said to be for previo...

10. 2013 to 2016 Ministry of Justice statement of intent [pdf, 1.1 MB]

    ...value their time. Further simplification of criminal court procedures in 2013 will help to deliver these goals, as will changes to the courts operating model and the use of more technology in the courtroom. Changes to the Family Court, civil court fees and family dispute legal aid will encourage people to resolve relatively minor disagreements between themselves. This leads to better and more durable outcomes for those involved and is a better use of public resources. While the...