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1. 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...

2. 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...

3. 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...

4. [2015] NZEmpC 222 Marra Construction (2004) Ltd v Pretorius [pdf, 146 KB]

   ...However, late in the day he established this was incorrect and that the documentation needed to be filed with the Registrar of the Employment Court in Auckland. He did so electronically, dispatching the original documents and the appropriate filing fee by post on the same day. [8] Mr Patterson was absent from his office on Friday, 6 November 2015 when a member of the Registry attempted to contact him with regard to the filing fee (attaching an information sheet pertaining to pay...

5. 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...

6. 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...

7. 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...

8. Changes to legal aid criminal fees schedules review - responses & final decisions [pdf, 1.3 MB]

   Legal Services Commissioner Justice Centre | 19 Aitken Street | DX SX10125 | Wellington T 04 918 8800 | F 04 918 8820 lsc@justice.govt.nz www.legalservicescommissioner.govt.nz Criminal Legal Aid: Changes to Fees Schedules – Review Responses and Final Decisions 2 Although all reasonable steps have been taken to ensure the accuracy of the information contained in this document, the Ministry of Justice disclaims any and all

9. Forms & fees

   ...Lawyers and Conveyancers Disciplinary Tribunal: for restoration to the roll or register for revocation of a particular order in respect of an employee for consent to employ; or to appeal a decision not to issue a practicing certificate. There is no fee to apply to the Tribunal: for revocation of a suspension order for authorisation for a practitioner to practice on their own account. Back to top Ways to pay the fee Online You can pay the filing fee online using File and Pay. This serv...

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10. LCRO 118/2018 VT v MQ (18 March 2020) [pdf, 157 KB]

    ...2001 (RMA). A total of nine charges were laid: 3 identical sets of 3 against Yelp, Mr VT and Mr RH respectively. 2 [4] Yelp instructed Ms MQ to accept service, and to provide it with advice. Yelp’s other lawyers, (law firm), handed over files on 7 October 2015 and Ms MQ met with Mr VT and Mr RH. She and her assistants (ACH and AGG) began work immediately. [5] Ms MQ’s letter of engagement to Yelp dated 14 October 2015 attaches information for clients, and refers to the ...