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1. [2007] NZEmpC AC 20/07 Ioane v Waitakere City Council [pdf, 19 KB]

   ...M E PERKINS [1] Mr Ioane unsuccessfully sued Waitakere City Council in the Employment Tribunal for unjustifiable dismissal from employment. The proceedings were commenced under the now repealed Employment Contracts Act 1991. Mr Ioane was legally aided in the Tribunal proceedings as he has been throughout. Costs were reserved by the Adjudicator Member of the Employment Tribunal. [2] Mr Ioane appealed the decision and the Employment Court awarded him $60,166 for reimbursement...

2. National Standards Committee v AB [2012] NZLCDT 8 [pdf, 173 KB]

   ...that her reputation and mana may suffer such detriment that she will be unemployable. That she will suffer undue financial detriment as a result, which she contends is a “double jeopardy” following cancellation of her contract with the Legal Services Agency. That she has poor health, which will also suffer as a result of publicity. That she holds a position on the ABC Board which may be in jeopardy. That her family, community and others involved in Treaty of Waitangi l...

3. Ministry-of-Justice-June-2022-BIM-to-Minister-Allan-FINAL.pdf [pdf, 5.9 MB]

   ...processes iv. Advancing targeted electoral reforms. b. Taking a victim-centric approach to the portfolio so that all New Zealanders are treated fairly and appropriately within the justice system. c. Improving access to justice including through legal aid funding. d. Reducing case backlogs in the court. 5. Our policy work programme is oriented towards the Prime Minister’s priorities and we are confident we will deliver them before the election. 6. As the Minister of Justice yo...

4. [2020] NZEmpC 236 Maheta v Skybus New Zealand Ltd [pdf, 259 KB]

   ...presenting his case. [56] Before considering these competing submissions there is one further matter that needs to be addressed. On 17 November 2020 Mr Maheta provided to the Court a copy of a letter written earlier that month on behalf of the Legal Services Commissioner. It was addressed to a barrister who was prepared to act for him, and confirmed a grant of legal aid on an interim basis under s 16(1)(b) of the Legal Services Act 2011. [57] Ordinarily, the grant of legal aid w...

5. [2023] NZEmpC 135 MGK Homes Ltd v Yoon [pdf, 162 KB]

   ...are: (a) The company has been through some financial difficulties which has impacted cash flow and subsequently the ability to pay for a lawyer. (b) The company will be prejudiced if the hearing proceeds without a lawyer. (c) The defendant has legal aid. (d) The defendant was unsuccessful in her application for security for costs. Because the defendant has legal aid, the company was unable to recover costs against her in relation that unsuccessful application. (e) The compa...

6. [2018] NZEmpC 132 Nicholson v Ford [pdf, 308 KB]

   ...do so), Mr Nicholson became frustrated. Rather than providing Mr Ford with the requested information, Mr Nicholson became belligerent, combative and unresponsive. This is most graphically seen in his subsequent communications with Mr Ford’s legal counsel, who renewed requests for relevant information on Mr Ford’s behalf. [7] Mr Nicholson regarded counsel’s requests as a mechanism for seeking to extract money out of the company, an outcome that Mr Nicholson was determined to...

7. RQ v TS LCRO 178/2012 (23 June 2015) [pdf, 98 KB]

   ...her marriage, Ms RQ instructed Ms TS to assist her in resolving property matters arising from the matrimonial separation. Ms TS was at the time of receiving instructions a staff solicitor in the Law firm [Law Firm A]. [3] Ms RQ secured a grant of legal aid. [4] A settlement conference was convened and attended by the parties and their respective counsel. [5] At the conclusion of the conference, a global settlement figure was agreed. That was not the end of the matter however. Fu...

8. Contact us about fines or civil enforcement

   ...enquiries: 0800 233 222 Our hours are 8.00am - 7.00pm, Monday - Friday. If you are leaving New Zealand and think you have overdue fines that may stop you from travelling, you can phone us and pay by credit card on: 0800 PAYORSTAY (0800 729 677) For legal aid debt or Cost Contribution Order enquiries: phone 0800 600 090 or visit the legal aid contact us page Supporting our customers: If you are deaf, hearing impaired, blind and/or speech impaired, you can contact us using a communica...

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9. Ministry of Justice - Budget 2024

   ...with the real cost increases of the relevant fee at the time it was last set.   The fee increases will take effect from 1 July 2024.   The relevant pages will be updated on the Ministry of Justice website from 31 May.   Court fines and legal aid debt collection changes   This revenue initiative generates revenue by increasing fees and related costs for filing, enforcement and collection of fines by the Courts and will increase debt recovered from legally aided persons throug...

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10. OIA-118220.pdf [pdf, 431 KB]

    ...Ministry of Justice (the Ministry) for response. Thank you for your patience while this information has been compiled. The Ministry is responding to the below part of your request: Brenton Tarrant f. the actual cost of the Brenton Tarrant criminal legal case to date (and appeals and costs related to victims' families) and estimates for future costs. g. the future cost estimates with respect to the same. h. the actual cost of the coronial inquest to date (and appeals and costs...