Search Results

1. Kashimoto v Mizoguchi [2016] NZIACDT 74 (21 November 2016) [pdf, 257 KB]

   ...complaint’s procedure; [8.5] A fact sheet about making a complaint; and [8.6] An invoice for the first instalment of costs. The costs were $11,250, of which $8,050 was for Mr Mizoguchi’s fees, and $3,200 for Immigration New Zealand’s filing fee. 4 [9] The failure to notice the error regarding the agreement had contributing factors, including Mr Mizoguchi being unwell at the time. After the complainant cancelled Mr Mizoguchi’s engagement, which led to him di...

2. SO v GU [2023] NZDT 326 (26 May 2023) [pdf, 156 KB]

   ...the heat pump. The problem was eventually diagnosed by [the electrician] as a “faulty indoor board”. The part was no longer available, and SO claims the sum of $3,408.00 being the cost to have a new heat pump installed. She also claims costs to file this claim (process server costs and the Tribunal application fee). 3. SO claims that GU is in breach of clause 7.3 of the sale and purchase agreement. 4. The issues to be decided are as follows: (i) Is GU in breach of clause 7...

3. MT & SC v TD [2024] NZDT 888 (19 December 2024) [pdf, 111 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. LCRO 197/2013 RN v WB (7 August 2017) [pdf, 134 KB]

   ...New Zealand Law Society Lawyers Complaints Service about both barristers. Complaint [9] Ms RN’s complaint was lengthy and detailed, focusing primarily on Ms DL’s part in the retainer. Ms WB had issued invoices for work she had done on the file. Ms RN’s service complaint can be summarised as allegations that the barristers did not advise her well or manage her expectations adequately. As a result she ended up dissatisfied with the position she found herself in and her inabil...

5. LCRO 189/2019 RT v AC (30 November 2020) [pdf, 248 KB]

   ...fee, but he did not attend at the arranged time. [15] Following that, Mr RT received an email from Mr JG, a partner of the firm [Law Firm AB], advising that he had been instructed by the ACs to act on the sale, and requesting to uplift the file. [16] By that stage Mr RT had set up the Landonline e-dealing in preparation for settlement of the sale and transfer of the title to the new owners. [17] Following termination of his instructions, Mr RT rendered his account – $5,950...

6. Nisha v Devi [2011] NZIACDT 23 (7 July 2011) [pdf, 90 KB]

   ...client could withdraw, but would receive no refund of fees. [6.4] From 9 May 2009 to 15 August 2009, the Complainant paid fees totalling FJ$2,738 to the Adviser. In September 2009, the Adviser’s Fiji office closed and the Adviser dealt with the file in Auckland. [6.5] On 7 October 2009, the Adviser’s office informed the Complainant another NZ$80 should be paid due to an increase in registration fees. On 16 October 2009, the Complainant paid a further NZ$736.69. [6.6] In October 2...

7. Tenancy Tribunal Annual Report 2024 [pdf, 1 MB]

   ...decision was an interim order; • the amount in dispute was less than $1,000; or • the value of any work in dispute is less than $1,000. Appeals must be filed within 10 working days of the decision. There is no power to extend that deadline for filing an appeal. Access to the Tribunal is inexpensive and easy. An application is commenced by completing an application form and paying a filing fee. The easiest way to complete an application is to use the online forms. About 98 perc...

8. NX v HD [2024] NZDT 233 (28 March 2024) [pdf, 196 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...

9. BN v O Ltd [2023] NZDT 633 (2 November 2023) [pdf, 180 KB]

   ...as part of the purchase price paid postage. When the sewing machine arrived, it was damaged. It was returned to O Ltd who admitted liability for the damage. 2. BN claims $532.30 as replacement cost for the damaged sewing machine and the Tribunal fees for filing the claim. 3. The issue to be resolved are: 4. Is BN entitled to claim $468.90 as replacement cost for the damaged sewing machine and $63.40 Tribunal fees for filing the claim? Is BN entitled to claim $468.90 as replacement...

10. DE v X Ltd [2025] NZDT 129 (11 February 2025) [pdf, 187 KB]

    ...duress and that he would be claiming the $190 back through the Disputes Tribunal. Following receipt of DE’s email to that effect, and his payment of $190, X Ltd shipped the BBQ to DE. 3. DE now claims $399.00, being a refund of $190, the Tribunal filing fee of $59, and $150 for DE’s time. Issues 4. The issues for the Tribunal to determine are: (a) Whether the term of the contract as to the price for shipping has been varied by agreement; (b) Whether there has been a mista...