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1. Suresh v Elizabeth [2019] NZIACDT 45 - Sanctions (3 July 2019) [pdf, 196 KB]

   ...diligently, with due care and in a timely manner. SUBMISSIONS [23] Counsel for the Registrar, Mr Perrott, in his submissions (28 May 2019) contends that Ms Elizabeth should be: (a) censured; 5 (b) directed to refund all or any part of the fees or expenses paid by the complainant; and (c) ordered to pay a penalty not exceeding NZD 10,000. [24] The complainant, in his submissions of 12 May and 12 June 2019, contends that Ms Elizabeth has provided no evidence supporting her...

2. [2025] NZIACDT 35 – TG v Ma (11 July 2025) [pdf, 267 KB]

   ...the visa applications for review before lodging, in breach of the obligation in cl 1 to be professional and diligent. 7. Failed to provide to the complainants invoices, in breach of cl 22. 8. Withheld from the complainants their e-visas until her fee had been paid, in breach of the obligation in cl 1 to be professional. 9. Failed to declare in writing to the complainants her conflict of interest with ZR Home, in breach of cl 5. 10. Continued to represent the complainants when she...

3. [2023] NZIACDT 1 - NI v Chak (5 January 2023) [pdf, 279 KB]

   ...complainant by email on 20 September 2016. He was in China and asked the husband in a text on that date if he should come to see them in [city 1]. He asked for his air ticket to be paid. The husband replied on the same day stating that “those fees and air tickets and everything no problem to me!” [7] Mr Chak duly travelled to [city 1] and met the complainant and her husband on 26 September 2016. Immediately prior to the meeting, Mr Chak had sent four documents by email t...

4. Waitangi Tribunal theme D - Crown's right of preemption [pdf, 4.2 MB]

   " , I i I " ,: I i, I ; I , i i , I , , i ' \ ~ " I I, i : I , I : i I ' i ! I ; I RANGAHAUA WHANUI NATIONAL THEME D THE CROWN'S RIGHT OF PRE-EMPTION AND FITZROY'S WAIVER PURCHASES ROSE DAAMEN 'AUGUST 1998 FIRST RELEASE WAITANGI TRIBUNAL RANGAHAUA WHANUI SERIES Other Rangahaua Whanui reports District reports District 1: Auckland (pt I), R Daamen, P Hamer, and Dr B Rigby; (pt 11), M Belgrave Distri

5. Family legal aid fees - consultation paper [pdf, 816 KB]

   Consultation Paper New fees framework for family legal aid providers Although all reasonable steps have been taken to ensure the accuracy of the information contained in this document, the Ministry of Justice disclaims any and all responsibility for any inaccuracy, error, omission, or any other kind of inadequacy, deficiency, or f

6. Legal aid final family consultation paper - 10 February 2012 [pdf, 816 KB]

   Consultation Paper New fees framework for family legal aid providers Although all reasonable steps have been taken to ensure the accuracy of the information contained in this document, the Ministry of Justice disclaims any and all responsibility for any inaccuracy, error, omission, or any other kind of inadequacy, deficiency, or f...

7. LCRO 192/2017 KY v QW, Official Assignee (27 September 2019) [pdf, 141 KB]

   ...a Mr and Mrs PH (the loan funds). [7] Also during this time, two barristers, who had been instructed by the firm to assist Mr and Mrs XV on various property disputes in 2010 and 2012, were seeking payment of their respective outstanding legal fees. Both had sent reminder notices to the firm. [8] On 5 August 2013, one of the barristers wrote to Mr GC requesting a response to previous unanswered letters, and pressing for payment “without the necessity of a complaint to the Law S...

8. [2012] NZCA 508 CA414/2012 Moodie v The Employment Court and Strachan [pdf, 147 KB]

   ...progress was to send a memorandum to the Court criticising that sent by Ms Strachan’s lawyer. In that memorandum, the applicant did not express any concern about the delay. [31] Nevertheless, we acknowledge that the applicant is entitled to feel aggrieved about the delay (as, for that matter, is Ms Strachan). It is simply unacceptable. [32] We regret to say that this is not the first time that a decision of the Employment Court has been contested in this Court in circumstances...

9. AR v ZE LCRO 83/2012 (6 May 2016) [pdf, 109 KB]

   ...2006 when reaching her decision. [4] In its determination of 8 March 2012 the Standards Committee resolved to take no further action in respect of Mr AR’s complaints, summarised by the Committee as follows: (a) That she [Ms ZE] had deducted fees from monies held in trust without authority. (b) That her fees exceeded the quote he was given at the outset. (c) The manner in which the conveyancing matter was handled. [5] The effect of the judgment was that I must approach Mr and Mr...

10. Whiles-Clarry v Standing [2011] NZIACDT 18 (6 July 2011) [pdf, 119 KB]

    ...Whiles-Clarry obtaining work as early as possible and they had to spend their savings as a result. [6.14] The passport and other documents were returned on 27 July 2009 after payment had been received. [7] The Complainants are seeking a refund of fees of £2,500 and compensation of £4,000 (loss of income - $600/week for 16 weeks). [8] The Adviser claimed: [8.1] The issue could not be referred to the Tribunal as the events were prior to “the new licensing law [May 2009] being intr...