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1. Regulatory Impact Statement: Unilateral cancellation of voluntary time payment arrangements for unpaid fines [pdf, 390 KB]

   ...May 2016 1 For brevity, the term, ‘fines’ has been used to refer to all monetary penalties collected by the courts. It includes reparation that is owed to victims, offender levies that fund services for victims, and unpaid infringements such as speeding tickets. In confidence 2 Executive summary 1. Enforcement action can be taken 28 days after imposition if fines have neither been fully paid nor included in a voluntary...

2. LT v SH [2019] NZIACDT 57 (7 August 2019) [pdf, 174 KB]

   ...to act for him. He duly signed the letter. [12] [The adviser] then sent an information request to Immigration New Zealand for the complainant’s file. [13] [The adviser] sent the complainant a memorandum of understanding (effectively a service agreement) expressed to have been made on 27 August 2015. The copy provided to the Tribunal shows that the complainant signed it on 28 August 2015, but there is no signature by or on behalf of [the adviser]. [14] On 4 September 2015,...

3. LCRO 137/2017 and LCRO 33/2018 CH v RB and GN (28 June 2019) [pdf, 192 KB]

   ...The names and identifying details of the parties in this decision have been changed. DECISION Introduction [1] Mr CH has applied for a review of two decisions of the [Area] Standards Committee [x] (the Committee). Both relate to his legal services in the administration of the estate of the late AEN. Ms RB and Ms GN were the executors of her will and amongst the beneficiaries of her estate. [2] The first decision (now the subject of review 137/2017) was made on 16 June 2017....

4. LCRO 253/2015 SL v NA (28 June 2019) [pdf, 249 KB]

   ...per cent on 1 October 2010. The amount of GST on $40,000 is $6,000. Therefore, the fee which Mr SF says Mr NA agreed to would have been $46,000. 5 Please also let us have an indication as to the likely costs that [Ms EO] will incur for your services and we will make arrangements for those funds to be held in our trust account on the usual basis (we appreciate that you may have to do some investigation before you can make any determination of what will be a realistic charge for you...

5. CN & MN v KN & W Ltd [2024] NZDT 521 (7 August 2024) [pdf, 218 KB]

   ...(s10(2) of the DT Act), including the Consumer Guarantees Act 1993 (“the CGA”) and the Fair Trading Act 1986 (“the FTA”). 11. As I explained to the parties at the hearing, CN and MN did not have a contractual relationship with, or receive services from, KN and/or W Ltd. CN and MN spoke to KN (as W Ltd’s agent) at an open home he held at [address 2]. While KN and W Ltd had a contractual relationship with the Trustee Vendors who had engaged them to manage and sell [address 2],...

6. [2014] NZEmpC 159 Franix Construction Ltd v Tozer [pdf, 146 KB]

   ...Tozer’s role at Franix was to oversee and administer the activities of subcontractors, manage subcontractors’ charges, collate materials, handle invoices generated in relation to particular jobs being undertaken by Franix, and deal with telephone calls to and from Franix’s clients. Mr Tozer performed these duties principally at Franix’s office but also went to its building sites and to suppliers’ premises as required. Mr Tozer’s day-to-day work was in business and office...

7. Te Manutukutuku issue 75 [pdf, 7.6 MB]

   ...various points during the period. In addition to parts 3 and 4 of the Te Rohe Pōtae panel’s report on its district inquiry, the Tribunal released six reports between June and December 2019. In this issue we cover three: on stage 1 of the Health Services and Outcomes kaupapa inquiry, focus- ing on primary health sector claims; on Māori prisoners’ voting rights; and stage 2 of the National Freshwater and Geothermal Resources inquiry, con- cerning freshwater issues. Three report...

8. Recommendations Recap Issue 15 [pdf, 453 KB]

   ...his lifejacket. Mr Singh and a friend were swept down-river; Mr Singh told his friend he was alright initially, but he then developed breathing difficulties. His friend tried to give him CPR. Unfortunately, neither his friend nor emergency services could revive Mr Singh. A Maritime New Zealand report concluded that the dinghy was in poor condition and was not suitable for the http://www.nzlii.org/cgi-bin/sinodisp/nz/cases/NZCorC/2017/28.html?query=Horrell http://www.nzlii.org...

9. CAC10050 v Brown [2013] NZREADT 48 [pdf, 114 KB]

   ...to conclusion of the 5 Agreement for Sale and Purchase], was real estate agency work or are only the steps involving an agent covered by the Real Estate Agents Act? The steps undertaken were: • Step 1: The telemarketing where a phone call was made to Mr and Mrs Wealleans. • Step 2: A written invitation to attend the seminar. • Step 3: The seminar at which investment options are presented with an emphasis on property investments. No specific property o...

10. LCRO 247/2015 TL v CS (19 July 2017) [pdf, 240 KB]

    ...been settled. Mr CS’ concern was that “unbalanced advice may be provided on any material provided to Mr TL.”2 [11] For the purpose of providing background, not to lay a complaint, Mr CS referred to his dissatisfaction with [Firm A]’s services concerning a property transaction in 2007/2008. He also referred to his friendship with Mr TL around that time. 1 Letter DN to CS (5 February 2014). 2 Email CS to Complaints Service (2...