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1. AZ v ZT LCRO 100/2013 (6 May 2014) [pdf, 173 KB]

   ...because of the jurisdictional prohibition on review of the substantive decision, which leaves s 156 orders and fees as the only matters that can be addressed on review. [40] One difficulty is that while the Costs Assessor considered Ms AZ’s files and fees for work done after 1 August 2008 in the context of Rules 9 and 9.1, there is no evidence of the Committee having carried out any independent analysis, or determining whether the fees were fair or reasonable. [41] The figure...

2. [2025] NZLVT 028 – Edwards v Minister for Land Information (17 June 2025) [pdf, 406 KB]

   ...while acknowledging there may be some overlap in work done across time periods. 6 Minister’s costs The Minister incurred costs of: (a) between 4 May 2021 and 1 November 2024, total costs of $423,306.92 including $391,663.15 in legal fees; and (b) between 31 May 2023 and 31 July 2023, $93,243.48 in legal fees and $42,413.61 in witness expenses. Factual disputes Many of the costs claims appear to involve factual disputes between the parties and it is unlikely that thes...

3. Form 52 Family Civil Amendment [pdf, 208 KB]

   ...September 2022 page 1 09/22 form 52 Amendment to Grant Family Legal Aid Civil Legal Aid Legal aid file no. Lead provider’s ref. Customer Provider Type of proceeding Court/Tribunal Amendment sought Replace fixed fee Estimate Additional work when fixed fee has been claimed Disbursements Non-Fixed fee (go to funding sought) Forum category 1 2 3 4 Please tick the following criteria that is specific to your case. Family criteri...

4. Form-52_Family_Civil-Amendment.pdf [pdf, 207 KB]

   ...October 2023 page 1 10/23 form 52 Amendment to Grant Family Legal Aid Civil Legal Aid Legal aid file no. Lead provider’s ref. Customer Provider Type of proceeding Court/Tribunal Amendment sought Replace fixed fee Estimate Additional work when fixed fee has been claimed Disbursements Non-Fixed fee (go to funding sought) Forum category 1 2 3 4 Please tick the following criteria that is specific to your case. Family criteria...

5. AH v ZS Ltd [2014] NZDT 625 (11 July 2014) [pdf, 22 KB]

   ...crack which has now extended significantly from the edge towards the middle of the screen. The installation was ceased but AH had to pay $80.00 for the installer’s services. [4] AH claims $100 refund for the screen plus $80 for the installer’s fee and $45 for the Disputes Tribunal filing fee. Issues [5] The issues to determine are: (a) Whether or not there was a crack in the windscreen when it was sold to AH. (b) Whether AH is entitled to a remedy under the Consumer Guarant...

6. OH Ltd v NI Ltd [2020] NZDT 1320 (30 September 2020) [pdf, 194 KB]

   ...election that is not a necessary cost associated with the dispute. The matter could have been submitted without incurring this cost to the Disputes Tribunal for resolution. Neither party is able to recover their cost of the proceedings, including the filing fee incurred by OH (s43 Disputes Tribunal Act 1988). Conclusion 19. It is accepted that the contract between the parties included the standard terms and conditions presented by OH. However, OH was not able to establish that it...

7. TT v KU [2020] NZDT 1324 (9 September 2020) [pdf, 230 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 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...

8. [2025] NZIACDT 01 – ZJ v Liu (13 January 2025) [pdf, 158 KB]

   ...Auckland. [4] The complainant is ZJ, a national of China. [5] On 3 March 2023, Mr Liu was approached via WeChat text by ZA (the agent) who claimed to represent employers needing workers for recovery work following floods. Mr Liu replied quoting a fee of $800 for each application. [6] Mr Liu then provided the agent with a link to a questionnaire and requested that each applicant fill in their personal information. The complainant completed the questionnaire on 5 March 2023. [...

9. [2025] NZIACDT 02 TX v Liu (13 January 2025) [pdf, 241 KB]

   ...Auckland. [4] The complainant is TX, a national of China. [5] On 3 March 2023, Mr Liu was approached via WeChat text by ZA (the agent) who claimed to represent employers needing workers for recovery work following floods. Mr Liu replied quoting a fee of $800 for each application. [6] Mr Liu then provided the agent with a link to a questionnaire and requested that each applicant fill in their personal information. The complainant completed the questionnaire on 5 March 2023. [...

10. [2025] NZIACDT 03 IX v Liu (14 January 2025) [pdf, 240 KB]

    ...Auckland. [4] The complainant is IX, a national of China. [5] On 3 March 2023, Mr Liu was approached via WeChat text by ZA (the agent) who claimed to represent employers needing workers for recovery work following floods. Mr Liu replied quoting a fee of $800 for each application. [6] Mr Liu then provided the agent with a link to a questionnaire and requested that each applicant fill in their personal information. The complainant completed the questionnaire on 6 March 2023. [...