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1. [2011] NZEmpC 29 Bunton v Garden City Helicopters Ltd [pdf, 184 KB]

   ...extensive flying experience in a number of different aircraft types. He has served on the board of the New Zealand Airline Pilots’ Association (NZALPA) and, as a consequence, became familiar with the applicable employment legislation and the civil aviation requirements. As an air traffic controller he has also controlled a number of major air shows. [5] In early 1994 he met John Currie the managing director of the defendant. When the defendant purchased a twin engine Cessna wi...

2. RIS Reforms to CPRA to better target illicit assets [pdf, 327 KB]

   ...property. The purpose and standards of proof required of the two regimes are different. Criminal convictions punish offenders – and require proof beyond reasonable doubt as a person’s liberty may be at stake. By contrast, the Act creates a civil regime targeting the proceeds of crime. The forfeiture of property is intended to reduce the incentive of profit-driven offending, and prevent the re-investment of profits into offending. In order to grant a restraining order, the co...

3. [2020] NZIACDT 51 - NMS v Mercardo (3 December 2020) [pdf, 261 KB]

   ...February 2020. She also asks that the name of FGHL be cleared. [26] In the complainant’s view, Mr Mercado must undergo further training to protect his future clients. [27] The complainant seeks reimbursement of the following: Horizons’ fees – • Residence $ 3,450.00 • Work visa $ 575.00 Legal fees $13,386.49 Air tickets Akl to Manila $ 2,471.84 [28] In support, the complainant produced her bank statements, invoices, receipts and lawyers’ engageme...

4. [2010] NZEmpC 156 Raukura Hauora o Tainui Trust v Nathan [pdf, 53 KB]

   ...most medical clinics, the procedure was that immediately after a consultation the patients would go to the reception area and pay for the services they had received. Payments were made in the usual way by Eftpos, credit card, cheque or cash. The fees at the relevant time were $10 per consultation for adults with a community card and $15 without. Consultations were free to anyone under the age of 18 years. The payments were reconciled by the receptionists at the end of the busine...

5. Brown v Otago Polytechnic and Progressive Enterprises (Recusal Application) [2014] NZHRRT 5 [pdf, 82 KB]

   ...Haines has allowed Mr. Dorking, respondent for the Otago Polytechnic, to intentionally make false statements to mislead and coax me into making unfavourable decisions. Mr. Haines adjudication of my complaints amounts to transparent violations of my Civil Rights and the Crimes Act, and therefore it is only fitting that Mr. Haines stand down as adjudicator of my complaints. Mr Brown requested to give particulars of his complaint [11] As it was not clear whether this letter was a complai...

6. AE v Decision to prosecute LCRO 93/2013 & 338/2013 (11 March 2014) [pdf, 134 KB]

   ...following which Mr AE prepared his letter of engagement in which he noted:8 You have instructed us in a family matter related to the collaborating law principal agreement and settlements due under of the said agreement. He also advised that his fee would be 10% of the funds transferred. 5 See FF v WSC2 LCRO 23/2011 at [59]. 6 Email GR to AE (8 June 2011). 7 Email AE to GR (8 June 2011). 8 Letter of Engagement dated 10 June...

7. Manaena-Biddle v Biddle-Bassett - Te Atuareretahi (2019) 223 Waiariki MB 182 (223 WAR 182) [pdf, 159 KB]

   ...to this application is the Hapenui block, being Māori freehold land, approximately 39.52 hectares in size. The trust has a shareholding of 5,931.17 shares (out of 35,979 total shares) in this block. [7] The trust is also involved in parallel civil proceedings in the District Court filed by Kaitoa Logging to compel payment from the trust for harvesting work carried out on the Hapenui block. On 30 November 2018, judgment was given to Kaitoa Logging by default for $26,899.30. P...

8. [2020] NZIACDT 15 - KBN v Wharekura - Sanctions (10 March 2020) [pdf, 129 KB]

   ...He had done so because the special direction would not be successful and would cost the complainant time and money. He acknowledged that it had not been his call to make and apologised. [13] Later in June 2019, Mr Wharekura refunded his $400 fee to the complainant. Decision of the Tribunal [14] Mr Wharekura admitted his misconduct. It was found that his behaviour was dishonest, a statutory ground of complaint. He had intended to deceive the complainant 4 into believing t...

9. Regulatory Impact Statement Trustee Amendment Bill [pdf, 378 KB]

   ...benefits) Risks Section 46 continues to permit appointment of an appropriate person as replacement trustee, and provides that the Public Trust may not refuse appointment. If appointed as replacement trustee, Public Trust may seek to recoup its fees and expenses for acting as replacement trustee. If there are no assets from which Public Trust can recoup its fees and expenses, Public Trust will bear those fees and expenses itself. a. Regulated products do not fail for lack...

10. LCRO 75/2016 XN and WN v VO (25 February 2019) [pdf, 242 KB]

    ...permitted Mr and Mrs VO to drain sewage. Complaint [12] Mr and Mrs N lodged a complaint with the New Zealand Law Society Complaints Service (NZLS) on 20 November 2015. They requested that Mr VO be censured, and sought reimbursement of legal fees incurred in dealing with the issues described in their complaint. (1) Acting in a professional, or personal capacity [13] They claimed that Mr VO, by “correspond[ing]” with them “on his letterhead”, was acting in his profess...