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1. [2020] NZIACDT 19 - DMX v Guich (11 May 2020) [pdf, 112 KB]

   ...the meeting, the complainant wanted to go ahead with the application despite the risk it might not succeed. [6] On 16 July 2017, the complainant and Mr Guich signed the latter’s client agreement. Mr Guich agreed to assist the complainant to file an expression of interest (EOI) and residence application. The fee was $2,400 (incl. GST). [7] The complainant’s EOI was lodged with Immigration New Zealand by Mr Guich on 18 July 2017. [8] On 26 July 2017, Immigration New Zealand is...

2. [2020] NZEmpC 59 Johnson v Chief of the NZ Defence Force [pdf, 246 KB]

   ...$30,000 and that his disbursements of $878.44, which were reasonable and necessarily incurred, should also be reimbursed. Costs in the Authority [31] Costs were reserved by the Authority but were not determined. Mr Johnson’s total legal fees from his previous lawyers totalled $50,131.65; and he paid a filing fee of $71.56. [32] It was submitted that costs should not follow the event because the Authority was clearly wrong in law, and that instead Mr Johnson should be awarded...

3. F Ltd v TI [2025] NZDT 255 (21 July 2025) [pdf, 248 KB]

   ...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 working days of the decision having been made. There is a $260 filing fee for an appeal. You can only appeal outside of 20 working 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 suppo...

4. Wall v Karaitiana - Tauhara Middle 15 (2011) 38 Waiariki MB 218 (38 WAR 218) [pdf, 210 KB]

   ...Waiariki MB 221 counsel to make submissions. A hearing was held to receive such submissions in Taupō on 8 July 2011. 8 [5] Prior to that, counsel for the former trustees, Mr Taylor, and counsel for the interim trustees, Mr Webster, both filed memoranda. Mr McKechnie for Harvey Karaitiana was available to attend the judicial conference by telephone if his attendance was deemed necessary. In light of the memoranda filed by Mr Webster I considered it likely that Mr McKechni...

5. Morrell v Wairoa-Waikaremoana Māori Trust Board - Lake Waikaremoana [2017] Chief Judge's MB 342 (2017 CJ 342) [pdf, 355 KB]

   ...paulharman@xtra.co.nz Robyn Zwaan email: Robyn@zwaanlegal.com Spencer Webster email: spencer@kwlaw.co.nz mailto:paulharman@xtra.co.nz mailto:Robyn@zwaanlegal.com mailto:spencer@kwlaw.co.nz 2017 Chief Judge’s MB 343 Introduction [1] These applications filed by George Morrell, Frederick Timutimu and Vernon Winitana (“the Applicants”) pursuant to section 45 of Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 (“the Act”) seek to amend or cancel a decision made on 18 February 2000 at 25...

6. [2010] NZEMPC 51 How v Campin & Campin T A Chequers Stud [pdf, 32 KB]

   ...That a penalty be imposed under s 134 of the Act. (On the basis of the pleadings this seems to be merely a repetition of the earlier remedies sought in (a) and (b) above). e) Any other relief as the Court deems fit. f) Reimbursement of legal fees incurred of $1,035 and filing fees in total amounting to $270 paid to the Authority and Court Registries. [12] No specific remedy is sought for the challenge to the determination on interest but the statement of claim was drafted by a...

7. [2020] NZIACDT 32 - BV v Aiolupotea (27 July 2020) [pdf, 207 KB]

   ...Salesa (Charles) Aiolupotea, the adviser, acted for Mr BV, the complainant. He undertook to seek a visitor visa and citizenship for the complainant. Mr Aiolupotea successfully sought a visitor visa, but not citizenship, despite taking a significant fee. In reality, the complainant was not eligible for citizenship. [2] A complaint by the complainant to the Immigration Advisers Authority (the Authority) was referred by the Registrar of Immigration Advisers (the Registrar), to the T...

8. [2020] NZIACDT 33 - RV v Aiolupotea (27 July 2020) [pdf, 208 KB]

   ...[1] Mr Salesa (Charles) Aiolupotea, the adviser, acted for RV, the complainant. He undertook to seek a visitor visa and citizenship for the complainant. Mr Aiolupotea did seek a visitor visa, but not citizenship, despite taking a significant fee. In reality, the complainant was not eligible for citizenship. [2] A complaint by the complainant to the Immigration Advisers Authority (the Authority) was referred by the Registrar of Immigration Advisers (the Registrar), to the Tribun...

9. LCRO 118/2023 TC v GS (13 December 2023) [pdf, 213 KB]

   ...familiar with Māori Land Court rulings approached [his bank] with the information that there may be a further appeal to the Māori Land Court judgement”. [17] On 18 March 2020, the applicant terminated the respondent’s retainer, uplifted his file and instructed another lawyer. [18] The applicant then obtained a replacement offer of finance from a different bank. The applicant stated that he felt it necessary to move all his existing mortgage loans to the new bank. [19] On 31 Mar...

10. Hettige and Gerreyen v Smith [2015] NZIACDT 9 (19 February 2015) [pdf, 76 KB]

    ...immigration adviser accepted instructions to provide immigration services. He failed to provide the services, and failed to communicate. The complainants lodged a complaint; the Registrar issued a statutory notice requiring Mr Smith to produce his file, he failed to do so. [2] Mr Smith has not responded to the complaint with an explanation or justification addressing grounds of complaint. [3] The Tribunal has concluded it must uphold the complaint, as the material before it establishes...