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1. LCRO 45/2020 MN v RK (22 December 2020) [pdf, 249 KB]

   ...Respondent DECISION The names and identifying details of the parties in this decision have been changed Introduction [1] Mr MN has applied for a review of a decision by the [Area] Standards Committee [X]. Background [2] Mr GS and Ms RK filed an application in the High Court to dissolve their marriage. [3] The couple owned a residential property located in [Suburbia] (the property). [4] The parties had, in May 2017, entered into a relationship property agreement. [5] The...

2. [2025] NZIACDT 36 – BL v Schoeller (17 July 2025) [pdf, 172 KB]

   ...been decided. Ms Schoeller had asked Immigration NZ to speed up entry into the system. If the reconsideration was declined, her options were to leave or apply under s 61 of the Immigration Act (once unlawful) or appeal. Ms Schoeller set out her fees for a s 61 request and an appeal. For any future services, the complainant would need to sign the terms of engagement before any work could be done. Ms Schoeller’s suggestion was to wait to see if another interim visa was issued....

3. Ratima v Sullivan - Tataraakina C Trust (2012) 15 Takitimu MB 57 (15 TKT 57) [pdf, 196 KB]

   ...suggests that the costs of travel and accommodation would exceed $1,000.00 per trip. [12] In summary Mr Ratima seeks an immediate interim injunction regarding the appointment of the Executive Officer and the Office Manager. He asks that the trustees file a written report on their administration and in particular their fees and that they be ordered to attend Court and answer questions on those reports. Mr Ratima reiterates his earlier prayer seeking removal of all the trustees and...

4. A Ltd v NT & TH [2023] NZDT 764 (13 December 2023) [pdf, 155 KB]

   ...Appeal may be obtained from the Ministry of Justice, Disputes Tribunal website. The Notice must be filed at the District Court of which the Tribunal that made the decision is a division, within 20 days of the decision having been made. There is a $200 filing fee for an appeal. You can only appeal outside of 20 days if you have been granted an extension of time by a District Court Judge. To apply for an extension of time you must file an Interlocutory Application on Notice and a supporting a...

5. 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...

6. CU v MQ [2024] NZDT 299 (30 April 2024) [pdf, 179 KB]

   ...there would be no consequences of any kind. Her counterclaim was for stress and emotional upheaval, as well as income she and her wife had lost by reason of having to take time off work to attend the hearing. She also claimed the Disputes Tribunal filing fee. The issues [6] I must consider whether CU is entitled to be paid the sum that she claims from MQ, as well as whether MQ is entitled to succeed in her counterclaim. The law [7] CU’s claim is covered by the law that rela...

7. CL v TD [2024] NZDT 404 (15 May 2024) [pdf, 190 KB]

   ...of the length of time that has passed since purchase. 5. CL seeks payment of $1,966.75, being a refund of the purchase price ($1,220), freight ($200), transporting the fridge to [City] for assessment ($150), the service fee ($51.75), the Tribunal Filing fee ($45) and compensation for CL time ($300). Issues 6. The issues for the Tribunal to determine are: (a) Whether TD has misrepresented the fridge; (b) Whether there has been a mistake of a kind covered by law; (c) Whether CL is...

8. [2014] NZEmpC 126 Clark v Idea Services Ltd [pdf, 65 KB]

   ...reimbursement of reasonable legal fees incurred in prosecuting his case there. I assess that contribution payable by the defendant to be the sum of $1,500. In addition, Mr Clark is entitled to reimbursement of his Authority disbursements (including its filing fee) of $70 and any hearing fees paid. 3 Clark v Idea Services Ltd ERA Christchurch CA112A/10, 17 December 2010 at [19]. 4 At [20]. [13] As already noted, in additio...

9. D v T LCRO 36 / 2009 (27 March 2009) [pdf, 23 KB]

   ...of the Standards Committee was 12 March 2009 (when the faxed application was received). [4] Client D was aware that his formal application was made after the 30 working day period. He stated in the application that he considered the fax was filed within the 30 days and considered that he had complied with the instructions in the decision of the Standards Committee. He observed that the information provided by the Standards Committee did not mention the need for the application t...

10. KD v QX Ors [2019] NZDT 1605 (26 September 2019) [pdf, 201 KB]

    ...A Notice of Appeal may be obtained from the Disputes Tribunal website. The Notice must be filed at the District Court of which the Tribunal that made the decision is a division, within 28 days of the decision having been made. There is a $200 filing fee for an appeal. You can only appeal outside of 28 days if you have been granted an extension of time by a District Court Judge. To apply for an extension of time you must file an Interlocutory Application on Notice and a supporting affid...