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1. LCRO 330/2013 PR v RW (17 July 2017) [pdf, 148 KB]

   ...initially engaged Mr DS to advise him as to possible grounds of appeal. Mr DS undertook that task and advised Mr PR that he could not identify any viable grounds of appeal. Nevertheless, Mr PR asked Mr DS to undertake an appeal. Mr PR had been legally aided and Mr DS did not accept instructions on legal aid. [6] Mr PR then engaged Mr RW to pursue the appeal. The appeal was unsuccessful and Mr PR was dissatisfied with the service provided by Mr RW. [7] During the course of...

2. Justice Matters - issue 06 - March 2017 [pdf, 1.5 MB]

   ...http://www.justice.govt.nz/ 2 JUSTICE MATTERS MODERNISING COURTS Modernising the court system is a priority. New Zealanders expect timeliness, accessibility, transparency and consistency in their justice system so we’re transforming it from one that focuses on legal processes to one focused on people and their needs. Our approach to modernisation centres around 4 goals, which are all linked and driven by our aim to deliver modern, high-quality services to New Zealanders. Speci...

3. LCRO 138/2023 FK v LM (12 June 2025) [pdf, 230 KB]

   LEGAL COMPLAINTS REVIEW OFFICER ĀPIHA AROTAKE AMUAMU Ā-TURE [2025] NZLCRO 078 Ref: LCRO 138/2023 CONCERNING an application for review pursuant to section 193 of the Lawyers and Conveyancers Act 2006 AND CONCERNING a decision of the NZLS [Area] Standards Committee [X] BETWEEN FK Applicant AND LM Respondent DECISION The names and identifying details of the parties in this decision have been changed. Introduction [1] The applic...

4. [2019] NZEmpC 61 Reborn Holdings Ltd v Sharan [pdf, 242 KB]

   ...filing and serving a statement of defence, and a notice of opposition to an interlocutory application for a stay; as well there were attendances in connection with a telephone directions conference. [4] He said the defendant was granted legal aid for the proceeding, gave notice to the plaintiff in the Court of this fact, and that legal aid costs for the above steps were $1,293.20. [5] The defendant accordingly sought an order that the plaintiff pay these costs, following...

5. Form 23A Fixed Fees A-C [pdf, 304 KB]

   Templates V12 – August 2017 page 1 08/17 form 23a Legal aid file no. Tax Invoice Criminal Legal Aid Fixed Fees Schedules A-C Invoice date Invoice number GST number Lead provider’s ref. Charges/CRNs To: Legal Aid, DX Box Number City Name of aided person Name of lead provider Name of law firm Provider number Firm number Court type District Court High Court Court location Details of claim Date activity/...

6. [2022] NZEmpC 232 Kang v Saena Company Ltd [pdf, 249 KB]

   ...have now been filed. Submissions [5] Mr S Kang, counsel for the plaintiff, submitted that Mr Kang is entitled to $31,309 costs, as assessed under Category 2B of the Court’s Guideline Scale.6 [6] However, he advised that the plaintiff was legally aided and that the amount invoiced for legal aid purposes was $19,780.15, inclusive of disbursements. He argued this should be the appropriate starting point. [7] It was also submitted that two Calderbank offers had been made, and th...

7. Form-24b_Criminal-Fixed-D-F.pdf [pdf, 250 KB]

   Version 21 – October 2023 page 1 10/23 form 24b Tax Invoice Criminal Legal Aid Fixed Fees Schedules D, E & F: Crown Prosecutions Legal aid file no. Invoice date Invoice number GST number Lead provider’s ref. Charges/CRNs To: Legal Aid, DX Box Number City Customer Lead provider Law firm Provider number Firm number Court type District Court High Court Court location Details of claim Fixed Fee: Date fixed fee...

8. PDLA nationwide holiday roster guidelines [pdf, 161 KB]

   ...during the holiday roster period A new invoice form for this temporary roster has been created for you to use for the duration of the holiday PDLA nationwide holiday roster guidelines Guidelines for lawyers on the nationwide Police Detention Legal Assistance (PDLA) roster between 15 December 2023 – 8 January 2024 https://www.justice.govt.nz/assets/PDLA-Operational-Policy-v3.1.pdf period to charge for your rostered shifts. The invoice can be found below: PDLA form...

9. Otago Standards Committee v Rayner [2014] NZLCDT 62 [pdf, 87 KB]

   ...full in the charge as laid and filed with the Tribunal. They are summarised as follows: (a) About 28 February 2012, M gave the practitioner his eftpos card and pin number, which the practitioner took so as to be able to use it to pay costs for legal work he had done or was going to do for M. (b) About 5 March 2012, Jennifer Anderson, a Deputy Inspector, appointed under the MHA telephoned the practitioner and was told, upon asking, that he had taken possession of M’s eftpos card...

10. Te Awe Awe-Bevan - Pt Rangitikei Manawatu Pt B4 being Lot 1 DP 4102 (Old Post Office) Trust, Pt Rangitikei Manawatu B4A Reservation and Rangitikei-Manawatu B4 Part (Rangiotu School) Reservation (2016) 361 Aotea MB 69 (361 AOT 69) [pdf, 254 KB]

    ...Reservation by one on account of the resignation of Brigitte Te Awe Awe-Bevan. The applications were concluded and dismissed. I also determined that there would be no order as to costs. [2] Counsel for Ms Te Awe Awe-Bevan was granted special aid on 15 January 2016 to provide advice to her client. Costs were not to exceed $6,000.00 plus GST and disbursements. 1 [3] It has now been brought to my attention that Ms Sinclair filed a further application for aid on 27 January 2016 for...