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1. [2024] NZEnvC 271 Auckland Council v Sharma [pdf, 321 KB]

   ...application and submissions [15] The Council seeks a contribution towards its legal costs and the costs of obtaining engineering reports from experts at Fraser Thomas. The Council’s costs totalled $138,584.96 (excluding GST) and include: (a) legal fees of $56,324.95 (excluding GST) prior to the filing of the enforcement order proceedings (up to 26 August 2022); (b) legal fees of $28,234.60 following the filing of the enforcement order proceedings (after 26 August 2022); 10...

2. CD v QXF [2011] NZIACDT 31 (20 September 2011) [pdf, 77 KB]

   ...forfeiture of his licence after he had the opportunity to compose himself. [20] The private investigator prepared a report which was given to the Police. The Police were told in the covering letter: “You will observe that we have prepared this file in a manner with the charge being ‘Theft’.” The “file” had the appearance of a police prosecution file. However, there were very significant differences in terms of the substance when compared with a police prosecution file, which...

3. HD v BF Ltd [2022] NZDT 183 (4 October 2022) [pdf, 96 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 $200 filing fee for an appeal. You can only appeal outside 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 supporti...

4. RA v LZ LCRO 2 / 2011 (22 August 2012) [pdf, 182 KB]

   ...between the Executors, the Practitioner instructed a barrister to issue proceedings by two of the Executors (Mr RD and one other brother) against Mr RA and one brother, for their removal as Executors. In relation to that proceeding the Practitioner filed an affidavit in support of the application. [7] The matter did not proceed to Court since the dispute was ultimately settled between the parties to the litigation. However, the court awarded neither party costs on the basis that t...

5. MC & Ors v ND LCRO 377/2013 (13 October 2014) [pdf, 86 KB]

   ...to act for the group of lessees in their dispute with the Council. In a letter of engagement dated 29 July 2011 Mr ND advised: 14. In terms of costs going forward, we have estimated to [Ms MC] that if we have to go down a litigation pathway, our fees will be something in the region of $5,000-$10,000 + GST and disbursements (such as court filing fees and travel expenses) at a minimum, but it is important that you understand that this could balloon if extensive litigation work is require...

6. EM & TM v FW [2024] NZDT 575 (10 July 2024) [pdf, 196 KB]

   ...comprising of $449.22 paid to [electrical provider] to diagnose the problem; $25,193.05 to install an additional cable to increase the electricity supply to the house; $1,000.00 in legal fees; $325.00 physiotherapy costs and $180.00 for the Tribunal filing fee. 5. FW denies liability on the basis that the spa pool worked when she lived at the property. 6. The issues I have to consider are: a. Was there a misrepresentation about the spa pool that induced Ian and Sian into the pur...

7. [2024] NZREADT 30 - Bhatt v Registrar of the REAA (9 September 2024) [pdf, 213 KB]

   ...under s 54(h) of the Act on the ground that he had not paid a prescribed fee. [2] Section 54(h) requires the Registrar to cancel a person’s licence and remove the person’s name from the register if the person has failed to pay any prescribed fees or levies. The Schedule to the Real Estate Agents Authority (Fees and Levies) Notice 2016 prescribes the fee for an application for annual renewal of voluntary suspension of licence (the annual suspension fee). BACKGROUND [3] The App...

8. IJ v KL LCRO 190/2016 [pdf, 219 KB]

   ...had been made to inquire into the matter pursuant to s 137 of the Act. [24] The Committee exercised its power to request and obtain the following information from Mr IJ, pursuant to s 147 of the Act (the s 147 request): (a) A copy of his entire file. (b) Copies of all records relating to funds received from or on behalf of Mr KL. (c) An explanation of how the firm dealt with or retained funds from or on behalf of Mr KL, given that it does not operate a trust account. (d) An ex...

9. TN v KI & QI [2025] NZDT 62 (25 February 2025) [pdf, 141 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...

10. Form 210 Application for eviction warrant [pdf, 759 KB]

    ...www.justice.govt.nz/fines/about-civil-debt/ 0800 233 222 PAGE 2 OF 12 Who can sign this form? You can only sign this form if you are the applicant or their lawyer. Anyone can help you complete the rest of the form. How much does it cost to make an application? The application fee is $258. The court can order the respondent to repay the fee. MOJ 210 July 24 Ministry of Justice Collections Unit www.justice.govt.nz/fines/about-civil-debt/ 0800 233 222 PAGE 3 OF 12 How do I file my a...