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1. KI & KN v XGN [2014] NZIACDT 19 (10 March 2014) [pdf, 39 KB]

   ...Mr S Laurent, Laurent Law, Auckland. Date Issued: 10 March 2014 2 DECISION [1] The Registrar filed a Statement of Complaint. It identified the complaint was referred to the Tribunal in respect of concerns relating to fees. The concerns related to quantum and the steps taken to collect fees. [2] Counsel for the adviser filed a comprehensive memorandum. In essence it took the position the complainants were satisfied as to the professional services they receiv...

2. Patel v Dean [2020] NZHRRT 37 [pdf, 237 KB]

   ...Patel his former client. In February 2018 Mr Patel requested a copy of his file from Mr Dean. Five weeks later, Mr Dean responded and told Mr Patel he would charge him $19,175.47 for the provision of his file. Mr Patel refused to pay. Mr Patel filed this claim seeking his file and damages for the interference with his privacy. 1 [This decision is to be cited as Patel v Dean [2020] NZHRRT 37.] IN THE HUMAN RIGHTS REVIEW TRIBUNAL [2020...

3. LCRO 11/2024 GD and CZ v BO (30 May 2025) [pdf, 429 KB]

   LEGAL COMPLAINTS REVIEW OFFICER ĀPIHA AROTAKE AMUAMU Ā-TURE [2025] NZLCRO 070 Ref: LCRO 11/2024 CONCERNING an application for review pursuant to section 193 of the Lawyers and Conveyancers Act 2006 AND CONCERNING a decision of the [Area] Standards Committee [X] BETWEEN GD and CZ Applicants AND BO Respondent DECISION The names and identifying details of the parties in this decision have been changed. Introduction [1] Mr GD (f

4. JT v Q Ltd [2024] NZDT 227 (24 February 2024) [pdf, 91 KB]

   ...charge of $75.00. She emailed Q Ltd suspecting the letter was a scam and was informed of her breach with photographic evidence. 2. Q Ltd subsequently have continued to charge administration/ recovery fees of $75.00 every two weeks. At the time of filing the claim, JT had paid Q Ltd $95.00 and had requests for payment from Q Ltd for $325.00. JT seeks an order that she is not liable to Q Ltd for $325.00. 3. Q Ltd did not appear at the hearing, nor were there any submissions filed in respon...

5. [2023] NZIACDT 6 - NI v Chak (1 March 2023) [pdf, 198 KB]

   ...Immigration NZ on 24 March 2018. [13] On 31 January 2020, the complainant’s then solicitor wrote to Mr Chak raising a complaint and demanding a refund. The solicitor stated, amongst other things, that no invoices had been provided for the fees paid. A formal complaint was filed on 11 February 2020 in the Authority. On 6 April 2020, Mr Chak’s counsel sent a retrospective “Tax Invoice/Receipt” to the complainant’s solicitor for each of the two fee instalments paid in 2016...

6. Form 34 - Family legal aid - Tax invoice - Maintenance [pdf, 518 KB]

   ...provider Provider number Name of law firm Firm number Details of claim Date latest activity completed Date of final disposition (if final invoice) Interim invoice Final invoice Please record the number of fixed fees for repeatable fee activities, activities based on anticipated hearing time, and hearing time activities. Number of fixed fees Fixed fee (excl. GST) Total fixed fees (excl. GST) Termination of Instructions Initial i...

7. Form 24A Fixed Fees D-F [pdf, 356 KB]

   Templates V12 – August 2017 page 1 08/17 form 24a Legal aid file no. Tax Invoice Criminal Legal Aid Fixed Fees Schedules D-F Invoice date Invoice number GST number Lead provider’s ref. Charges/CRNs To: Legal Aid, DX Box Number City Name of aided person Name of lead provider Name of law firm Provider number Firm number Court type District Court High Court Court location Details of claim Date activi...

8. AB v IJ, OBO and EF LCRO 203/2014 (29 August 2016) [pdf, 312 KB]

   ...thanking him for referring Mr [IJ] to her (the firm) and advising she had obtained instructions direct from [EF] and would be continuing with the file in [EF]’s name. An arrangement was made with Mr [IJ]’s employer for an invoice relating to the fees incurred to date to be rendered to Mr [IJ]’s employer. [12] All attendances on the file up until then would seem to have been through Mr [IJ] and he continued to assist and advise [EF] thereafter, communicating with Ms [AB] a...

9. IPT Practice Note 4/2023 Deportation Non-Resident [pdf, 384 KB]

   ...1. COMMENCEMENT PRELIMINARY MATTERS 2. JURISDICTION 3. NOTICE OF APPEAL 4. REPRESENTATION 5. CONTACT ADDRESS 6. DEPORTATION (NON-RESIDENT) APPEALS LODGED WITH REFUGEE AND PROTECTION APPEALS 7. FAMILY APPEALS AND CHILDREN 8. TIME FOR FILING SUBMISSIONS AND EVIDENCE 9. SUBMISSIONS AND EVIDENCE 9A. SUBMISSIONS AND EVIDENCE PROVIDED BY THE APPELLANT 9B. EVIDENCE GATHERED BY THE TRIBUNAL 9C. SUBMISSIONS AND EVIDENCE PROVIDED BY THE RESPONDENT 10. NEEDS OF APPELLANTS 11....

10. JL v N Ltd [2022] NZDT 76 (17 June 2022) [pdf, 157 KB]

    ...JI was satisfied would remedy the problem. 3. In April 2022 JI engaged a specialist assessment to be carried out and as a result of the findings and costings resulting from that, claims $4312.50 for remedial repairs and $90.00 for the Tribunal filing fee. 4. The issues to be determined are: • Is N Ltd liable to pay the claimed remedial costs under the terms of the sale and purchase agreement and/or the provisions of the Building Act 2004? • What are the reasonable remedi...