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1. Lawyer-for-Child-practice-note-updated-July-2024.pdf [pdf, 253 KB]

   ...exceeded. 6.6 Where the lawyer believes a different payment level should apply, the lawyer should report to the court as soon as practicable. Where the lawyer and the registrar are unable to agree on the rate of remuneration and/or any additional cost, the file should be referred to the judge for direction. 6.7 When a final order has been made, the lawyer's appointment will continue: (a) for 28 days in order to advise on the merits of an appeal (section 9B(d) of the FCA); and...

2. [2024] NZEmpC 4 Bread of Life Christian Church in Auckland v Chen [pdf, 221 KB]

   ...date of this judgment. (b) Pay Mr Chen salary owing from the date of the determination of the Authority; such payment should be made within 14 days of the date of this judgment. [63] The parties have had equal success and should bear their own costs. Kathryn Beck Judge Judgment signed at 10.00 am on 16 January 2024 Background Application to dismiss proceedings/objection to jurisdiction Is the plaintiff a party? Application for a stay of proceedings...

3. 2023-09-26-SOE_Julia-Williams_Landscape-visual-natural-character.pdf [pdf, 281 KB]

   ...plantings that had 100% canopy closure at the time of final completion. [37] However, at some point in time the planting contract must finish and the site be passed over to the landowner. While the planting is designed to minimise whole-of-life cost, my experience is that landscape planting is never completely self-sustaining, particularly in highly modified, high visibility areas such as alongside a state highway where some long term management will be required. [38] I have had...

4. Pikia - Succession to Roimata Ani Pikia [2023] Chief Judge's MB 747 (2023 CJ 747) [pdf, 379 KB]

   ...Details of payments made as a result of the Orders 25. At 100 Waikato MB 90-93, an order was made for the payment of all sums of money held in trust by the Māori Trustee upon Beneficiary Card No 1414189-00 to Richard Tupaea Pikia towards the costs of the application, and the balance to those persons entitled. Reference to areas of difficulty 26. The applicant was not notified of the succession proceedings filed by Richard Tupaea Pikia. Consideration of whether matter needs t...

5. Wahabi v Accident Compensation Corporation (Incapacity/Backdated weekly compensation) [2023] NZACC 174 [pdf, 207 KB]

   ...of 17 June 2022 must also fail as the letter was one of advice to Mr Wahabi as to what he must do to claim weekly compensation. It was not a decision that may be challenged by review or appeal. [75] Accordingly, I must dismiss the appeal. [76] Costs are reserved. C J McGuire District Court Judge Solicitors: ACC and Employment Law, Ellerslie Medico Law Limited, Grey Lynn

6. NJ v UF [2023] NZDT 238 (22 May 2023) [pdf, 247 KB]

   ...on the other parties. There is a fee for this application. District Court proceedings are more complex than Disputes Tribunal proceedings, and you may wish to seek legal advice. The District Court may, on determination of the appeal, award such costs to either party as it sees fit. Enforcement of Tribunal Decisions If the Order or Agreed Settlement is not complied with, you can apply to the Collections Unit of the District Court to have the order enforced. Application forms and in...

7. LCRO 94/2024 NS v WB (26 February 2025) [pdf, 173 KB]

   ...company would reimburse him for time involved in overseeing the examination of the files. [84] Ms OE promptly responded to Mr WB with advice that Mr NS had not been authorised to access the files, and the company would not accept responsibility for costs. [85] Even if it was established that Mr WB should have allowed Mr NS to access the files, that error would not, in my view, require a disciplinary response. [86] Mr WB had not provided legal advice. [87] He was prudent and careful i...

8. Greive v Accident Compensation Corporation (Treatment Injury) [2024] NZACC 156 (30 September 2024) [pdf, 180 KB]

   ...left chest wall with left ancillary sentinel node positive for metastatic tumour with spread of metastatic disease. The decision of the Reviewer dated 14 August 2023 is therefore upheld. This appeal is dismissed. [44] I make no order as to costs. P R Spiller District Court Judge Solicitors for the Respondent: Medico Law Ltd.

9. [2025] NZIACDT 33 - KM v Jiang (16 June 2025) [pdf, 242 KB]

   ...[61] In determining the sanctions, the Tribunal will be mindful that most arise from one primary wrongdoing, namely communicating exclusively with the agent. [62] A timetable is set out below. Any request for repayment of fees or the payment of costs or expenses or for compensation must be accompanied by a schedule particularising the amounts and basis of the claim, together with proof of such expense (invoice, receipt, screenshot of payment, bank statement or the like). Timeta...

10. OIA-120295.pdf [pdf, 834 KB]

    ...calendar years by law type, region, and court. Please note, Legal Aid Services is not directly invoiced by the report writer. Instead, the legal aid lawyer pays the report writer directly and then invoices Legal Aid Services for reimbursement for the cost of the report. s9(2)(a) s9(2)(a) mailto:lsc@justice.govt.nz Legal aid lawyers may seek funding for reports as part of the legal aid grant. The application for funding must satisfy the Legal Services Commissioner that the report...