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1. UQ v Q Ltd [2025] NZDT 251 (10 June 2025) [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 $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...

2. NQ v QC [2023] NZDT 328 (19 July 2023) [pdf, 118 KB]

   ...$1,900.00 and QC Ltd’s application for payment of additional fees is dismissed. Is NQ entitled to payment of the Tribunal application fee? 12. Section 43 of the Disputes Tribunal Act 1986 does not allow the Tribunal to award any party the filing fee unless it is provided for by contract and in certain specific circumstances described in s 43. None of those situations apply here. The claim by NQ for payment of the filing fee is therefore dismissed. Referee: R Merrett...

3. Chen v Loh [2013] NZIACDT 15 (19 March 2013) [pdf, 218 KB]

   ...complaint alleges that the professional relationship was not established in accordance with the Licensed Immigration Advisers Code of Conduct, the excessive fees were not refunded, there was a failure to report properly, and a failure to return the file when required. [6] The issues are primarily factual matters. The Tribunal has found the allegation of gross overcharging made out; that it was done so dishonestly and the fees were not returned. [7] In relation to the other elements, th...

4. Waive court fees organisation form July 2018 [pdf, 242 KB]

   Application for waiver (or refund) of fees for an organisation When to use this form Use this form if: • the organisation has not been previously given a waiver in this proceeding • the organisation has previously been given a waiver, but their financial circumstances have changed or they’re changing the reason why they are applying for a waiver. Step 1 Give us the court case details Please tick the court that this application is for. Supreme Court...

5. LA Audit Report 2018-2019 and 2019-2020 [pdf, 401 KB]

   ...provider has failed to implement the original auditor’s recommendations. Rarely are new issues the main driver of a provider’s 4 (poor) or 5 (very poor) re-audit rating. On-site and off-site audits On-site audits involve an assessment of five files at the provider’s workplace. The identity of the auditor is known to the provider and the auditor will usually interview the provider during the audit. Off-site audits involve a remote assessment of five pre-selected files sent...

6. Environment Court Consolidated COVID-19 Protocol [pdf, 143 KB]

   ...hearings that proceed during this period will be conducted by audio-visual link or telephone. Alternatively, the parties may agree that matters can be heard “on the (electronic) papers”. 5. The Court will be flexible with its procedures and filing deadlines. If deadlines are not able to be met, contact should be made with the registry by email to seek an extension of time. Mediation and expert conferences 6. Any mediations or expert conferences that proceed during this peri...

7. Land Valuation Tribunal Consolidated COVID-19 Protocol 7 Sept 2021 [pdf, 144 KB]

   ...hearings that proceed during this period will be conducted by audio-visual link or telephone. Alternatively, the parties may agree that matters can be heard “on the (electronic) papers”. 5. The Tribunal will be flexible with its procedures and filing deadlines. If deadlines are not able to be met, contact should be made with the registry by email to seek an extension of time. Mediation and expert conferences 6. Any mediations or expert conferences that proceed during this p...

8. LCRO 261/2016 TJ v DM and ZP (26 September 2019) [pdf, 196 KB]

   ...pages. [14] The lawyers responded to the complaint on 17 May 2015. [15] On 18 April 2016, the Complaints Service wrote to the parties advising that the Standards Committee had considered the submissions filed, had reviewed the practitioner’s files, and had reached a preliminary view that the fees charged were appropriate and that there was no substance to the various conduct complaints. In that correspondence, the Committee identified the specific grounds of complaint that it h...

9. LCRO 239/2020 DP v FJ obo RK (25 June 2021) [pdf, 356 KB]

   ...changed. Introduction [1] Mr DP has applied to review a determination by the [Area] Standards Committee [X], in which the Committee made findings of unsatisfactory conduct against him, fined him, ordered him to pay costs, cancel invoices, refund fees and take practice management advice. Background [2] In 2018 Mr RK was employed in the restaurant and hospitality sector in New Zealand under a temporary work visa, which was due to expire in February 2020. 2 [3] Mr RK and hi...

10. LCRO 124/2016 LE v AP and MC (20 August 2018) [pdf, 191 KB]

    ...Introduction [1] Mr LE has applied for a review of a decision by the [Area] Standards Committee [X] (the Committee) to take no further action in respect of his complaint concerning conduct on the part of Mr MC and Mr AP (the lawyers) and their fees. Background [2] In late April 2014, Mr LE instructed the lawyers to represent his interests in an appeal against improvement and prohibition notices issued by WorkSafe New Zealand (WorkSafe) to Mr LE and his company GDB Ltd. The lawyer...