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1. OIA-120508.pdf [pdf, 210 KB]

   National Office, Postal address: DX SX10088 | WELLINGTON Physical address: Justice Centre | 19 Aitken Street | Thorndon| WELLINGTON 6011 W: www.pds.govt.nz Our ref: 120508 9 April 2025 Dear Public Defence Service delegation policy Thank you for your email of 20 March 2025 requesting, under the Official Information Act 1982 (the Act) information regarding the delegation of work by the Public Defender. Specifically, you requested: I write to make a request pursuant to the Offic...

2. [2020] NZIACDT 49 - HQT v Singh (19 November 2020) [pdf, 309 KB]

   ...May 2019, the complainant sent an email to Provisas (“Dear Sir/Ma’am”) requesting termination of its services and seeking a refund of $812.50 paid. He had not received progress updates and it was not easy to contact the consultant over the phone. Provisas could deduct the initial evaluation undertaken and refund the balance from the $812.50 paid in advance. Mr Singh spoke to the complainant by telephone that day. [44] Mr Singh rang the complainant on 7 May 2019 to understan...

3. BM Ltd v YN [2015] NZDT 769 (23 February 2015) [pdf, 71 KB]

   ...March 2015. Reasons [1] In mid-2012 ABC Limited (“ABC”) undertook remedial building, plumbing and tiling work to the bathroom at YN’s home, on behalf of YN’s insurance company. ABC contracted with BM Limited (BM) to provide plumbing services. [2] During the course of the remedial work, YN decided to alter the vanity area. The parties agree this work was beyond the scope of the remedial work being completed by ABC [3] BM claims $2,376.07 for work completed for the renov...

4. OIA-121148.pdf [pdf, 13 MB]

   Justice Centre | 19 Aitken Street DX SX10088 | Wellington T 04 918 8800 | F 04 918 8820 ContactUs@justice.govt.nz | www.justice.govt.nz 12 May 2025 Our ref: OIA 121148 Tēnā koe Official Information Act request: Change proposal Public Defence Service Thank you for your email of 9 April 2025, requesting a copy of the change proposal relating to the Public Defence Service, under the Official Information Act 1982 (the Act). Specifically, you requested: Please provide the change...

5. You & your lawyer [pdf, 199 KB]

   You and your lawyer What to expect when working with your public defence service lawyer Your local PDS office For more information about the PDS, visit justice.govt.nz/ services/legal-help/legal-aid/public-defence-service What if I want to complain about my lawyer? The PDS takes complaints very seriously. We aim to deal with complaints promptly and fairly. If you have any concerns or complaints: • talk to your lawyer. If you don’t want to talk with your lawyer: • contact the...

6. JF v RT LCRO 148 / 2011 (16 February 2012) [pdf, 69 KB]

   ...allegation relating to mismanagement of the funds of the deceased sister’s Family Trust, there is nothing to show that the Practitioner had any involvement of any kind whatsoever in the Trust. He was neither a Trustee nor provided professional services. Enquiries should be made of the Trustees. [31] The Applicant was never a client of the Practitioner, and he had no professional obligations towards her in complying with her request to pass on her phone number to a third person....

7. MQ v CS [2024] NZDT 566 (29 July 2024) [pdf, 214 KB]

   ...APPLICANT MQ RESPONDENT CS The Tribunal orders: CS is to pay MQ $4,417.00 by 28 September 2024. Background 1. The adjournment order dated 22 May 2024 sets out the background to the claim. 2. The second hearing took place by phone on 16 July 2024. CS and MQ participated in the hearing. 3. I heard evidence from KC. KC clarified that he discontinued the company X Ltd because he is in the process of leaving the industry, but he is continuing to finish off some...

8. BC v BT [2021] NZDT 1625 (12 July 2021) [pdf, 175 KB]

   ...processes because of the battery failure. The amount of time the repairer would take to plug and un-plug the battery connection to re-establish the external charging was negligible. The laptop had to be opened up to replace the battery and the service charge was not increased from the minimum. The diagnostic work charge was covering all issues. From the evidence available it is not possible to determine that BC had a loss relating to the external charging issue and therefore this...

9. Form-94a-Application-for-a-bailiff-to-serve-a-summons-FINAL-9-December-2024.pdf [pdf, 318 KB]

   ...You can file the request electronically and also pay the filing fee through File and Pay on courtsofnz.govt.nz/file-and-pay What are the next steps after making a request? The court will issue the summons which will be forwarded to a bailiff for service. If the summons is served, the hearing can proceed. If the summons is not served, you will be advised of this and asked to supply a new address for the judgment debtor. Where can I find more information? If you need help with this form...

10. Waitangi Tribunal - Te Urewera VI media release [pdf, 123 KB]

    ...elsewhere in the chapter. These involved public works, rating, taonga tuturu (artefacts), and school lands. In relation to rating, the Tribunal found that Māori land in Te Urewera should only have been rated if it was profitable, or if the owners received services in return for their rate money. The report concludes with a chapter on socio-economic issues. It shows the shocking poverty experienced in most Te Urewera communities throughout the 20th century. Evidence is presented of child...