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1. LCRO 68/2019 NI v RC and OD (28 February 2020) [pdf, 175 KB]

   ...Committee did not consider there was any “evidence that Mr RC acted inappropriately in examining the courier package that arrived addressed to him”4 and determined to take no further action with regard to this aspect of Miss NI’s complaints. Fees [17] The Committee said:5 From the information provided, the Standards Committee was satisfied that the invoices supplied were in no way inaccurate or inflated. Mr RC carried out a range of work for Miss NI and the Standards Committe...

2. LCRO 145/2021 AZ v BY (28 October 2022) [pdf, 205 KB]

   ...deteriorated until it reached the stage where Mr BY felt he could no longer act for Mr AZ. [8] Mr AZ instructed new solicitors in March 2019. He did not pay Mr BY’s invoice and in September 2020, Mr BY instituted proceedings for recovery of his fees. [9] Mr AZ lodged his complaints on 9 November 2020. Mr AZ’s complaints [10] Mr AZ complained that Mr BY: (a) Did not protect and promote his interests. (b) Did not provide him with information about the work to be done, w...

3. [2025] NZLVT 026 – Casata Limited v Minister for Land Information (17 June 2025) [pdf, 332 KB]

   ...responding to Casata’s claim before the Tribunal: 4 Samson Corporation Limited & Tedcastle Estates Limited [2021] NZLVT 19 at [9]. 5 Stringer v Minister of Lands [2014] NZHC 776 at [48]. 5 (a) $159,664.10 (GST exclusive) in legal fees;6 and (b) $63,970.94 (GST exclusive) in expert disbursements. The Respondent opposes any award to the Claimant and also seeks an award of costs under s 90(1) for 30% of the legal fees incurred as well as the accounting expert fees. Th...

4. LCRO 75/2022 BG v HC (25 October 2022) [pdf, 212 KB]

   ...HC in which he advised that: (a) it had come to his attention that HC had been discussing her employment case with a number of people; and (b) he was concerned that HC was disseminating inaccurate information about both his conduct and the fees charged; and (c) he would consider instigating proceedings, if he continued to receive feedback which suggested that HC was continuing to make adverse comments about his conduct. The complaint and the Standards Committee decision [10]...

5. Reviewing legal aid decisions [pdf, 1.1 MB]

   ...review? You can apply to the Tribunal for a review if: • the Legal Services Commissioner has made a decision about your legal aid, and • you think the decision is clearly unfair or wrong in law. Is there a cost? The Tribunal doesn’t charge a fee but if a lawyer helps you with your application, you may have to pay the lawyer. You can ask for legal aid to pay for this. Before you apply If you have asked for or are getting legal aid, you must ask the Legal Aid Commissioner to reco...

6. MOJ0586_SEP21_WEB.pdf [pdf, 70 KB]

   ...can make a Separation Order without hearing what you think. If the Order is made, the court will send you a copy of it. OPTION 2: ASK THE COURT NOT TO MAKE THE SEPARATION ORDER You can ask the court not to make the Separation Order. There’s no fee for this. FILL IN THE FORMS You’ll need to fill in some forms. You can download them from justice.govt.nz/family/separation-divorce/. Or call us on 0800 268 787 and ask us to send the forms to you. Or visit your local court and ask for...

7. Key points for the public

   ...and school grounds, not just streets and parks. present a fake ID use someone else's ID to buy alcohol give or lend an ID to an underage person if you know they intend to use it to buy alcohol. The penalty for breaching these laws is an infringement fee of $250. Back to top Intoxicated people will not be served If you're intoxicated, staff of licensed businesses cannot serve you or allow you to remain on the premises. This is the same as the previous law. The Act clearly defines 'intoxicated'....

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8. 2013 Decisions of public interest

   ...totalling $20,000. In each case $2,500 is ordered to be paid directly to the second to fifth defendants respectively. The balance is to be paid to the Crown which will receive $10,000 in total. The Authority's cost determination of $4,500 together with fees of $71.56 and expenses of $82.60 is also confirmed. Court costs reserved. [2013] NZEmpC 97 Transpacific Industries v Harris and Green [Full Court Judgment, 31 May 2013] Preliminary judgment considering the enforceability of a restraint...

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9. [2019] NZEmpC 13 Rayner v Director-General of Health [pdf, 281 KB]

   ...persuaded there should be an order of reinstatement, essentially because of issues relating to trust and confidence referred to above; b) three months’ wages were ordered; c) $20,000 was ordered for humiliation, loss of dignity and injury to feelings; and d) remedies were reduced by 15 per cent because of contributory conduct; the Authority accepted Ms Rayner’s behaviour during the investigation was mostly “a robust defence of her position”, but at times crossed the l...

10. Auckland Standards Committee 1 v Choi [2021] NZLCDT 20 (2 June 2021) [pdf, 93 KB]

    ...significant financial consequences which have flowed from Dr Choi’s offending. He was fined the sum of $60,000 in the District Court as referred to above. In addition, he has faced significant legal costs. [28] Furthermore, he still faces civil proceedings brought by the OIO in the High Court, which seek civil damages or a penalty claim. We are informed that the amount sought against him is between $128,000 and $145,000, together with costs of $10,000. [29] Finally, and cer...