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1. Environment Court annual report 2009 [pdf, 146 KB]

   ...improve court processes. Electronic court processes should deliver long-term service efficiencies, improve access to justice and the opportunity to develop more environmentally sustainable processes. The judiciary have identified moving to electronic filing and electronic court records as a high priority. In 2007, following a scoping study to assess the opportunity presented by electronic filing, the Ministry and the judiciary identified the Environment Court as a pilot court for furthe...

2. ACC Fixed Fee Schedule updated 29 Sep 22 [pdf, 200 KB]

   1 March 2014 ACC Fixed Fees Schedules ACC (interim grant only) Proceedings under the Accident Compensation Act 2001 Pre-review Assessment Activity Fees Tasks Early Termination of Instructions Early termination of instructions $290 For • Taking instructions, attending the client • Preparation of application for legal aid • Reporting to client ACC Mediation ACC mediation(s) – preparation $210 For • Preparing for mediation meeting with ACC • R

3. VS v CN 51/2016 LCRO [pdf, 151 KB]

   ...lawyers’ fees were excessive for the services provided. [22] Mr VS sought to transfer the company’s instructions on settlement to other lawyers so that could proceed according to the terms of the agreement on 29 February 2016. He requested the files from the firm, and the firm’s response was that it would expect payment of the outstanding account before forwarding files. [23] Mr VS contended that he had not received a thorough breakdown of the charges in support of both bills...

4. Singh v Golian [2019] NZIACDT 9 (19 February 2019) [pdf, 128 KB]

   ...immigration instructions. Such a request is discretionary and the Minister is not required to give reasons, so it is not an ideal approach if there are other alternatives. [4] Mr Singh proposed to apply under s 61. He had already paid tuition fees at an education institution in order to enrol in a national diploma. Mr Golian recommended to Mr Singh that he should withdraw from the course, submit a formal complaint to Immigration New Zealand regarding the decline of his work visa a...

5. SD v AE & BE LCRO 229/2013 (21 August 2014) [pdf, 67 KB]

   ...considers that the Committee failed to accurately address her complaints. She maintains that the Committee’s decision contains a number of factual errors. She describes the Committee’s decision as “iniquitous and unjust”. [20] Subsequent to filing her application, Mrs SD filed further extensive submissions. Her concerns remain that: (i) She did not receive competent representation. (ii) She had been forced to accept a settlement that she was unhappy with. Role of the...

6. Form 61 Application for warrant to recover chattels [pdf, 388 KB]

   ...separate application for each defendant. Who can sign this form? You can only sign this form if you are the plaintiff 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. What other costs are involved? When chattels are returned there may be other costs incurred. These costs are payable by the plaintiff. Application for warrant to recover chattels KEY WORDS Below are explanations of som...

7. 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...

8. E Ltd v I Ltd [2023] NZDT 430 (31 August 2023) [pdf, 192 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 sup...

9. 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...

10. 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...