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1. [2014] NZEmpC 202 Hutchison v Nelson City Council costs [pdf, 112 KB]

   ...credit card. I have no reason to doubt the accuracy of that evidence. [13] I turn now to the question of whether this category of costs falls within the scope of the provisions set out above. [14] The normal rule applying to proceedings in the civil jurisdiction is that the costs are awarded in respect of representation by a lawyer. This is the conventional approach which is adopted in the civil jurisdiction of the higher courts. 7 A party who represents themselves...

2. Reeves v Gardiner - Waikawa Village Sections 15A, 15B and 15C (2011) 8 Te Waipounamu MB 194 (8 TWP 194) [pdf, 105 KB]

   ...determined on 18 February 2011. 1 [2] In that decision I allowed both parties to file memorandum as to costs within 14 days of receiving the decision. The respondents filed a memorandum seeking total costs of $2,316.98. This included $1,020 of legal fees from Harman’s lawyers as well as $1,296.98 plus GST costs, which the respondents themselves had incurred. It states in their submission: “Day visit to Blenheim by Richard Moody and Felicity Gardiner, visited local Member...

3. [2020] NZIACDT 26 - UO v Nukulasi (23 June 2020) [pdf, 102 KB]

   ...instructions to proceed. Ms Nukulasi had therefore breached cl 9(a) and (b) of the Code. SUBMISSIONS Submissions from the Registrar [11] The Registrar, in his submissions of 25 May 2020, seeks a caution, an order for Ms Nukulasi to refund the fee of $1,000 to the complainant and an order for payment of a penalty in the vicinity of $1,000. It was noted that this was Ms Nukulasi’s first appearance in front of the Tribunal and that she had already admitted the breaches of the C...

4. OIA-120501.pdf [pdf, 1.1 MB]

   ...over the last 10 years, broken down by year. 3. The amount of reparations paid over the past 10 years, broken down by year. 4. The amount of reparation payments wiped, dismissed or cancelled over the past 10 years, broken down by year. Please feel free to put information relating to questions 1 - 4 in a table if at all possible. 5. The oldest reparation payment still active in the system - how much is it for, what is it for, how much has been paid and what is the term of payment...

5. LCRO 137/2017 and LCRO 33/2018 CH v RB and GN (28 June 2019) [pdf, 192 KB]

   ...review 33/2018) was made on 17 January 2018. I will come back to these decisions in more detail, but it is helpful briefly to outline them here. [3] The first decision recorded a finding of unsatisfactory conduct in relation to deduction of fees from estate monies held in Mr CH’s trust account. The second decision imposed penalties on account of that unsatisfactory conduct finding. 2 [4] The finding of unsatisfactory conduct was made on two counts: (a) firstly, that Mr CH...

6. IPT Practice Note 4/2023 Deportation Non-Resident [pdf, 384 KB]

   ...appellants. Intending appellants are responsible for making any such calculation for themselves. Any intending appellant should consult section 6 of the Act, which addresses how periods of time are calculated. [3.4] An appeal (and the filing fee) may be filed online, in person, delivered by post or courier, or sent by email. To be accepted, a notice of appeal must be received by the Tribunal within the time limit. It is not sufficient to have put it in the post or to have given...

7. AX v ZA LCRO 113 / 2010 (18 February 2011) [pdf, 117 KB]

   ...considered all of the material available to it and provided its decision on 26 May 2010. [17] It noted that the Applicant‟s fundamental issue was against the Respondent‟s client and that the Applicant could exercise or could have exercised civil remedies. It further noted that the Respondent had not at any stage represented the Applicant and there was no evidence that the Respondent had any knowledge of any fraudulent conduct on the part of his client. In correspondence (for e...

8. [2025] NZIACDT 34 - KU v Wang (24 June 2025) [pdf, 125 KB]

   ...approval letter and the request for further medical information, in breach of cl 26(b). 6. Failing to confirm in writing to the complainant the details of all material discussions, in breach of cl 26(c). Breach of the Code 7. Failing to ensure any fees were fair and reasonable, in breach of cl 20(a). JURISDICTION AND PROCEDURE [24] The grounds for a complaint to the Registrar made against an immigration adviser or former immigration adviser are set out in s 44(2) of the Act: (...

9. Legal aid for protection orders [pdf, 552 KB]

   ...hire-purchase payments) • the value of your property (such as a rates notice) • details of any other major assets you own (such as a car). If you have a partner you must give the same financial information about them. This applies to married and civil union couples and to de facto partners (including same-sex partners). Will I get legal aid? The Legal Services Commissioner will decide whether to grant legal aid depending on your financial circumstances and the type of case. Fina...

10. [2017] NZEmpC 135 Idea Services Ltd v Crozier [pdf, 121 KB]

    ...under the Costs Guidelines given by the Court in its Practice Note. He says that the correct calculation under those Guidelines indicates a total of $29,436. In addition, recognition of the following disbursements was sought: Filing fee on challenge $204.44 Hearing fee $1,252.25 Photocopying and binding (agreed bundle) $454.50 TOTAL $1,911.19 [8] Mr McBride said that no claim had been advanced for second counsel, although junior counsel had appeared for ISL in the...