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1. [2021] NZACC 103 - Reed v ACC (15 July 2021) [pdf, 180 KB]

   ...because he was advised that the vehicle would not pass its next warrant of fitness due to rust. He had this vehicle for nine years. This vehicle was unmodified. This vehicle was not funded by the Corporation. Statutory provisions [10] A claimant who has suffered a personal injury is entitled to one or more entitlements if the claimant: [i] has cover for the personal injury; and [ii] is eligible under the Accident Compensation Act 2001 (the Act) for the entitlement or entitl...

2. J v Khetarpal [2015] NZIACDT 95 (05 November 2015) [pdf, 224 KB]

   ...New Zealand to consider regularising his situation. He paid a fee for her services; paying half immediately, with the balance due if she was successful. [2] The complainant believed the matter was progressing. However, Ms Khetarpal did not lodge a request with Immigration New Zealand. Ms Khetarpal later left the practice without filing the request. As a result, the Tribunal considered three potential breaches of professional standards. These were: [2.1] Ms Khetarpal failed to carry out...

3. BX and ABC Ltd v YC [2014] NZDT 602 (3 March 2014) [pdf, 129 KB]

   ...the vehicle was established at $22,000.00. After deduction of the wreck value of $8,800.00 the loss is $13,200.00. Damage to clothing exceeds the remaining $1,800.00. The maximum of $15,000.00 is therefore reached and must be awarded. [15] YC has requested an instalment arrangement in view of his current financial position. The insurer indicated that it was prepared to come to an equitable instalment arrangement on evidence of income and outgoings showing grounds for such an instalmen...

4. LCRO 139/2017 ML v OP QR [pdf, 290 KB]

   ...4 November 2016. [6] In March 2017 Mrs ML sought Mr OP’s advice about withdrawing from the sale to [TTT]. Soon after she changed lawyers to [Law Firm B], Barristers and Solicitors. [7] On 28 April 2017 Mr BG’s firm, on behalf of Mrs ML, requested Ms QR to cancel the sale agreement. On 3 May 2017 Mr BG’s firm reminded Ms QR of that request, informed her that Mrs ML would not be proceeding with the sale, and withdrew Mrs ML’s authority for [Law Firm A] to deduct their fees f...

5. [2023] NZIACDT 4 – TC v MacLeod (7 February 2023) [pdf, 210 KB]

   ...application [6] On 14 April 2016, Mr MacLeod filed an entrepreneur residence application for the complainant, including his wife, son and daughter. [7] Immigration NZ sent a letter to the complainant on 27 May 2016 identifying a number of issues and requesting more information. In particular, it was noted that the business had not met the forecast annual turnover for the first two years. The third year forecast was stated to be $379,950. In his reply of 1 September 2016, Mr Mac...

6. Rafiq v Commissioner of Inland Revenue [2012] NZHRRT 12 [pdf, 106 KB]

   ...REPRESENTATION: Mr Rafiq in person (no appearance) Mr E Child and Mr T Hallett-Hook for Defendant DATE OF HEARING: 11 April 2012 DATE OF DECISION: 23 May 2012 DECISION OF TRIBUNAL Introduction [1] By letter dated 25 February 2011 Mr Rafiq requested access to the personal information held about him by Inland Revenue. Initially that request was not replied to. Only after a complaint was made to the Privacy Commissioner did Inland Revenue respond on 16 May 2011, some 2...

7. Pue v Nga Hapu o Nga Ruahine Iwi Incorporated [2011] Maori Appellate Court MB 577 (2011 APPEAL 577) [pdf, 194 KB]

   ...Crown cannot be bound by any such order and has not agreed to be so bound, there appears to be little point in embarking upon that exercise. [9] The Judge then considered whether the matter should be referred to mediation, but as no parties had requested mediation and a previous mediation was unsuccessful, the Judge determined that that was not a realistic option. Nor was there any purpose in holding another s 67 conference. Thus in Judge Clark’s view, the only available optio...

8. [2025] NZEmpC185 Lanigan v Fonterra Brands (NZ) Ltd [pdf, 201 KB]

   ...(emphasis original) [12] Conventional grounds were relied on to support the application; that the documents sought are relevant, Fonterra believed on reasonable grounds that they exist and are in the union’s possession or control, they were requested and there has been no satisfactory answer from the union. It further relied on reg 52(1) and directions issued by Judge King in a minute dated 17 December 2024. [13] The application was supported by an affidavit from Fonterra’s...

9. LCRO 240/2013 TM v DC (8 May 2017) [pdf, 365 KB]

   ...A date was agreed for Monday 25 June 2012 which Ms DC states “had to be cancelled because Mr TM would not respond to phone calls or email”.12 Mr TM’s 8 June 2012 letter to Ms DC [26] On 8 June 2012 Mr TM sent Ms DC a letter in which he requested that she respond to 14 questions concerning her representation of him. [27] Ms DC’s reply on 20 June 2012 is largely contained in Mr TM’s complaint and Ms DC’s response to the complaint. The complaint [28] Mr TM’s compl...

10. Robinson Family Trust v Auckland Council [2012] NZWHT Auckland 8 [pdf, 203 KB]

    ...[2] During the planning, consent and building phases the land was owned by the fourth respondent, Xin Liu and his brother-in law, the fifth respondent, Kam Chan. The development of the three townhouses was controlled by Ms Li Tang, the former wife of Mr Liu and the sister-in law of Kam Chan. The three townhouses were built by Phillip Ing and his building company, Phillip Ing Building Limited. [3] Colin Holmes, the eighth respondent was engaged by Ms Tang to prepare con