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1. [2021] NZIACDT 18 - CL v Khetarpal (10 August 2021) [pdf, 242 KB]

   ...person as if it was from the complainant. It stated that “I” (being the husband) had filed “my” (being the complainant) offer of place with Immigration NZ on 22 July 2019, along with a receipt from the institution confirming payment of the fee. [15] On 22 August 2019, Ms Khetarpal took the husband to a solicitor to declare the statement to be true, despite it being untrue. He could not read or write English and was told by Ms Khetarpal that the statement related to the c...

2. Canterbury Westland Standards Committee v Woulfe [2017] NZLCDT 5 [pdf, 122 KB]

   ...F Clarkson MEMBERS OF TRIBUNAL Ms A Callinan Mr W Chapman Ms C Rowe Mr P Shaw HEARING at Auckland DATE OF HEARING 28 February 2017 DATE OF DECISION 16 March 2017 COUNSEL Mr D Webb for the Standards Committee Ms P Fee and Mr J Cochrane for the Practitioner 2 PENALTY DECISION OF THE LAWYERS AND CONVEYANCERS DISCIPLINARY TRIBUNAL Introduction [1] The practitioner, Mr Woulfe, has admitted the charge of negligence or incompetence in h...

3. LD v Accident Compensation Corporation (Costs on appeal) [2023] NZACC 45 [pdf, 159 KB]

   ...B, if a normal amount of time for the particular step is considered reasonable; or 4 (c) band C, if a comparatively large amount of time is considered reasonable. [17] Schedule 5 provides for the time allocations for each step in general civil proceedings, according to categories A, B and C. [18] Rule 14.12(2) provides that a disbursement may only be included in a costs award to the extent that the disbursement was approved by the Court for the purposes of the proceeding, s...

4. LCRO 173/2021 KC v TG (6 May 2022) [pdf, 237 KB]

   ...terms of engagement. Included amongst the terms was the requirement for an initial retainer of $2,000 (which Mr TG paid). [13] As well, the terms described the legal work as being “employment dispute and associated matters” and advised that fees would be charged “based on time and attendance plus GST, office expenses and disbursements”. [14] Mr KC’s hourly rate, as a partner in [Law Firm A], was described in the terms of engagement as being between $360 and $450. In fa...

5. LCRO 180/2018 & 186/2018 KM on behalf of XYZ Trust v DF (5 May 2020) [pdf, 159 KB]

   ...he did. [41] The Committee noted that the Court accepted the veracity of Mr DF’s position and approved his withdrawal as counsel. [42] In the circumstances, the Committee determined to take no further action with regard to this complaint. Fees [43] The Committee determined that it lacked jurisdiction to consider Mr KM’s complaint about the quantum of the fees invoiced by Mr DF as the complaint was made more than two years after the invoices were rendered.17 It therefore det...

6. Midlane v Woodberg [2013] NZIACDT 31 (27 May 2013) [pdf, 152 KB]

   ...recovered. [5] The relationship between Ms Woodberg and Mr Midlane broke down, the final stage involved Ms Woodberg making direct contact with Mr Midlane’s client, he says contrary to her instructions. Then funds that had been paid to Ms Woodberg to pay fees due to Immigration New Zealand were refunded, and used by Ms Woodberg to pay outstanding fees. [6] This resulted in Mr Midlane complaining about Ms Woodberg’s conduct, the complaint disclosed potential issues relating to: [6.1...

7. LA Audit Report 2018-2019 and 2019-2020 [pdf, 401 KB]

   ...COVID-19 pandemic meant only 6 of the planned on-site audits were completed due to Alert level travel restrictions. The remaining audits were completed as off-sites. Figure 5: Number of on-site and off-site audits The Ministry has received feedback from providers and auditors that on-site audits are preferable to off-site audits, because issues can be immediately addressed and clarified during the interview. On-site audits also offer a chance for the auditor to make practical...

8. Regulatory Impact Statement 2010 Alcohol Reform [pdf, 918 KB]

   1 ALCOHOL REFORM 2010: REGULATORY IMPACT STATEMENT Contents AGENCY DISCLOSURE STATEMENT ................................................................................................. 2 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ....................................................................................................................... 3 INDICATIVE IMPACT ASSESSMENT ................................................................................................... 4 PART 1 – ALCOHOL IN NEW

9. Tenancy Adjudicator Manawatu - application pack [doc, 68 KB]

   ...Whanganui District Courts. In addition, work may also be available in other tribunals from time to time. The sitting hours of the Tribunal are usually between 9.30am and 4:30pm on the days hearings are scheduled. In addition to hearing times the daily fee payable covers time utilised for preparation for hearings, decision writing, dealing with applications on the papers and administrative functions. Currently Adjudicators are paid $506.00 a day. Adjudicators are, for the purpose of their po...

10. Tenancy Adjudicator Auckland application pack Word [docx, 31 KB]

    ...Manukau and Pukekohe. In addition, work may also be available in other tribunals from time to time. The sitting hours of the Tribunal are usually between 9.30am and 4:30pm on the days hearings are scheduled. In addition to hearing times the daily fee payable covers time utilised for preparation for hearings, decision writing, dealing with applications on the papers and administrative functions. Currently Adjudicators are paid $506.00 a day. Adjudicators are, for the purpose of their positi...