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1. LCRO 71/2019 QX v GM and NY (16 June 2021) [pdf, 120 KB]

   ...Judgment was entered for [Law Firm A]. Review on the papers [10] This review has been undertaken on the papers pursuant to s 206(2) of the Act, which allows a Legal Complaints Review Officer (LCRO) to conduct the review on the basis of all information available if the LCRO considers that the review can be adequately determined in the absence of the parties. [11] I record that having carefully read the complaint, the response to the complaint, the Committee’s decision and the su...

2. Fast Dispute Resolution - Consultation on a new statutory adjudication framework Summary version [docx, 238 KB]

   ...claim in court or arbitration. An adjudication framework with broad application would be a world first. We need your feedback on the proposals in this consultation document to help us prepare advice for the Government on the detailed proposals that would form the basis for a possible Adjudication Act. How to have your say Please submit your feedback by Friday 19 September 2025. You can submit your views online through the Ministry of Justice consultation hub: Ministry of Justice – Citizen Sp...

3. Chen v Loh [2013] NZIACDT 15 (19 March 2013) [pdf, 218 KB]

   ...employed by another company. He held a licence from 27 February 2009, so he was licensed throughout the time to which the complaint relates. [12] Mr Chen first contacted AGC in December 2009. At that time he was in New Zealand unlawfully; his former adviser had lodged an application for a permit under section 35A of the Immigration Act 1987 (“the 1987 Act”) and it had been declined. Mr Chen’s initial contact at AGC was with Ms Gu-Chang. She introduced him to Mr Loh. Mr Chen u...

4. AS v ZI LCRO 71/2012 (21 March 2014) [pdf, 188 KB]

   ...and functions to a two-person sub-committee pursuant to s 184(1) of the Lawyers and Conveyancers Act 2006 (the Act), and asked the sub-committee to carry out a cost revision of the invoices rendered to Mr ZI by the firm. [22] The delegation requested the two costs assessors to (inter alia) comment on the fee and whether it is fair and reasonable; if appropriate, specify a fair and reasonable fee; and to comment on “anything else which … might assist the Standards Committee...

5. [2018] NZEmpC 4 Ioan v Scott Technology NZ Ltd t/a Rocklabs [pdf, 340 KB]

   ...claim and now do so. [73] Mr Ioan’s claim for unjustifiable disadvantage is based on the induction checklist. Ms Gilbert, counsel for the plaintiff, submitted that the induction checklist, having been provided with the employment agreement, formed some of the conditions of Mr Ioan’s employment. I do not accept that. It is commonplace to have checklists for new employees and while it may be desirable for the parties to work through checklists, they are simply guidance and gen...

6. Director of Human Rights Proceedings v INS Restorations Ltd [2012] NZHRRT 18 [pdf, 88 KB]

   ...discovered that, without her knowledge, the shares and directorship had been transferred to someone else, she addressed a request to the company for access to all 2 the personal information held by the company about her. In particular, she requested the share transfer form, the notice of resignation as director and corresponding Board resolutions. The company made no response. Extraordinarily, the day prior to the hearing before the Tribunal, she reappeared on the New Zealand Com...

7. Moeahu v Winitana - Waiwhetu Pa No 4 (2014) 319 Aotea MB 166 (319 AOT 166) [pdf, 164 KB]

   ...6 September 2012 and circulated to the trustees for their information and comment that day. This was then over 10 months after the first hearing. On 26 September 2012 the trustees filed a submission in respect of the audit report findings and requested a hearing to address their concerns. A copy of their submission was sent to counsel for the respondent, Mr Winitana. On 15 October 2 275 Aotea MB 188 (275 AOT 188) 319 Aotea M...

8. The Chief Executive of Land Information New Zealand v Taare - Awapuni 1F3 (2016) 60 Tairawhiti MB 90 (60 TRW 90) [pdf, 203 KB]

   ...to historic burial sites on the land during the time the land was owned and administrated by Airways. Their counsel was informed that burial sites had been identified on adjoining land near the fence line with Awapuni 1F3. The respondents have requested that Airways review its records to determine whether archaeological assessments of Awapuni 1F3 have been conducted. [30] The respondents submit that the spiritual significance of the land to the descendants of the owners, including...

9. [2020] NZEmpC 52 Dillon v Tullycrine Ltd [pdf, 230 KB]

   ...Melbourne. Then Mr and Mrs Dillon found work and moved to their own rented home in Melbourne. Mr Dillon’s work was as a manager of a retirement village with a salary of $73,000 per annum plus superannuation. During this time in Melbourne, Mr Dillon formed a particularly strong relationship with his young grandson. [8] Hayden and Lisa and their, by then, two small children, returned to New Zealand in 2008. In 2010, when Hayden and Lisa Dillon were living in Hamilton and Mr...

10. [2011] NZEmpC 124 Amien v Reipen and Others interlocutory [pdf, 69 KB]

    ...An application for a freezing order may be made whether or not a proceeding has been commenced (and in this case it has been) and its purpose is to preserve property for enforcement purposes. The effect of a freezing order is the same as was formerly for what was known as a Mareva injunction. It is to preserve particular assets for whomever might be entitled to them without the defendant placing them beyond the reach of any creditors: Dunbar Sloane Ltd v Gall. 2 [3] In accor...