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1. Wiezoreck v McHugh [2013] NZIACDT 35 (4 June 2013) [pdf, 240 KB]

   ...Code of Conduct in relation to establishing the professional relationship; [3.3] Advised Mr Wiezoreck properly in relation to his immigration prospects; [3.4] Was responsible for mismanaging mail; and [3.5] Behaved inappropriately in relation to fees. [4] Each of the issues was essentially factual. There was also an element of judgement regarding the advice Ms McHugh gave Mr Wiezoreck in relation to his immigration prospects. [5] It suffices to note Ms McHugh provided information t...

2. Recording Industry Association of New Zealand v Telecom NZ 2688 [2013] NZCOP 13 [pdf, 329 KB]

   ...Notice) and after the closing of the 14-day challenge period (s 122G). Orders were sought under s 122O(2) in relation to the five infringements noted in the Enforcement notice. The sum of $215.10 compensation was sought in relation to each, as were IPAP fees of $143.75, the application fee to the Tribunal of $200.00, and $1250.00 to act as a deterrent, for a total of $2669.25 [25] The Tribunal Case Manager acting as registrar sent notice of the application to the Account Holder on 20 S...

3. Chand v Rana [2014] NZIACDT 47 (08 April 2014) [pdf, 80 KB]

   ...complaint arises from instructions to the adviser to lodge three visa applications. [2] He says he had a written agreement to complete one application and was to lodge the other two without cost. [3] Complications followed and there was an additional fee of $500 for additional work, but the complainant did not give written consent to the additional fee. [4] The Registrar lodged a Statement of Complaint that identified only potential deficiencies in the written agreement, and a failure...

4. Form-35_Family-Invoice_Relationship-Property.pdf [pdf, 225 KB]

   Version 21 – October 2023 page 1 10/23 form 35 Tax Invoice Family Legal Aid Fixed Fees Relationship Property Legal aid file no. Invoice date Invoice number GST number Lead provider’s ref. To: Legal Aid, DX Box Number City Customer Lead provider Provider number Law firm Firm number Details of claim Fixed Fee: Date fixed fee(s) completed Fixed Fee Plus: Covers period from to Interim invoice Final invoice P...

5. [2019] NZEnvC 018 Careys Bay Association Incorporated v Dunedin City Council [pdf, 350 KB]

   ...of Issue: 12 February 2019 REVIEW OF REGISTRAR’S DECISION A: Under section 281B(3) of the Resource Management Act 1991 the decision of the Deputy Registrar of the Environment Court declining to waive the filing fee is confirmed. REASONS Introduction [1] On 17 December 2018, the Careys Bay Association Incorporated (“the Association”) appealed part of a decision of the Dunedin City Council (“the Council”) on the Second Gen...

6. FG v PL & ML LCRO 176/2014 (28 November 2014) [pdf, 42 KB]

   ...[5] She followed that up with an email enclosing her application which arrived at the LCRO on the morning of Sunday 14 July at 5.51 am. 2 [6] The application was returned to FG together with a letter advising that her application had been filed out of time. FG instructed counsel who filed submissions supporting argument that the application had been filed within time. Relevant principles [7] Section 198 of the Lawyers and Conveyancers Act 2006 (the Act) provides: Applicatio...

7. [2023] NZIACDT 16 - WS v Lawlor (9 May 2023) [pdf, 234 KB]

   ...exercise due care to file the assessment application with NZQA in a timely manner, in breach of cl 1. (8) Failed to provide a new or amended written agreement for the assessment, in breach of cl 18(a). (9) Failed to provide invoices for the fees paid, in breach of cl 22. 4 (10) Failed to ensure the refund obligation could be met, in breach of cls 24(b), 25(a), (e) and (f). (11) Failed to promptly pay the refund, in breach of cl 24(c). SUBMISSIONS Submissions fro...

8. SN v MT Ltd [2022] NZDT 220 (3 November 2022) [pdf, 98 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 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...

9. Muller v Yerman [2015] NZIACDT 77 (25 June 2015) [pdf, 202 KB]

   ...paid her 30,000 Rand. She provided few services directed to the residence visa. 4 [6.3.2] When the complainant terminated Ms Yerman’s services, she refunded half the fee she received. [6.3.3] Ms Yerman failed to pay the refund of fees payable, and breached clause 3(d) of the 2010 Code. [7] The grounds of complaint were wider; the complainant has not filed a statement of reply seeking to pursue the wider grounds of complaint. Accordingly, the Tribunal will only consider...

10. [2025] NZEmpC 138 Soundhomes NZ Ltd v Doughty [pdf, 281 KB]

    ...$78,452 to $117,678, plus disbursements and allowance for monies already received. [5] A further and least favoured alternative is a claim for scale costs of $78,452 plus disbursements, less $50,000 already received. The disbursements are for the filing fee of $889 and $75,236.74 for an expert accounting witness. [6] The respondents deny that their conduct warrants indemnity or increased costs. They agree that scale costs should be awarded but disagree with the applicant’s cal...