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1. [2017] NZEmpC 18 Leota v Chief Executive of the Ministry of Social Development [pdf, 81 KB]

   ...AUCKLAND [2017] NZEmpC 18 [23 February 2017] IN THE EMPLOYMENT COURT AUCKLAND [2017] NZEmpC 18 EMPC 69/2016 IN THE MATTER OF a challenge to a determination of the Employment Relations Authority AND IN THE MATTER of an application for costs BETWEEN ANDREW LEOTA Plaintiff AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OF THE MINISTRY OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT Defendant Hearing: On memoranda filed on 17 November and 1 December 2016 Appearances: G M...

2. Moncur v Deng [2010] NZIACDT 1 (16 December 2010) [pdf, 74 KB]

   ...[17] Given the nature of the finding, it appears unlikely the present case is one in which issues would arise in relation to the refund of fees or compensation; however the Authority and Complainant may pursue that, if they choose to do so. [18] Any application for an order for the payment of costs or expenses under section 51(1)(g) should be accompanied by a schedule particularising the amounts, and basis for the claim. [19] The Adviser will have the opportunity to respond to any submis...

3. 29 June Legal Aid News 2015 [pdf, 532 KB]

   ...checked. More information on the Children’s Action Plan can be found here. The civil legal aid fee schedule and disbursement list for appeals against the decision to deny or revoke children’s workers exemptions can be found here. All legal aid applications for children's workers exemptions appeals will be managed in the Wellington legal aid office. http://www.legislation.govt.nz/regulation/public/2015/0106/latest/DLM6482241.html?search=ts_act%40bill%40regulation%40deemed...

4. Hawkes Bay Standards Committee v Romana [2009] NZLCDT 20 [pdf, 22 KB]

   NEW ZEALAND LAWYERS AND CONVEYANCERS DISCIPLINARY TRIBUNAL Decision No. [2009] NZLCDT 20 LCDT 016/09 and 023/09 IN THE MATTER of the Lawyers and Conveyancers Act 2006 BETWEEN HAWKES BAY STANDARDS COMMITTEE Applicant AND TAASHA ROMANA Respondent CHAIR Judge D F Clarkson MEMBERS OF TRIBUNAL Ms S Sage Mr L Cooney Ms A de Ridder Mr P Shaw HEARING at Napier on 23 November 2009 APPEARANCES Mr R Fowler...

5. [2017] NZEmpC 42 Matsuoka v LSG Sky Chefs NZ Ltd [pdf, 70 KB]

   ...to the plaintiff, John Matsuoka, an order was made that any costs incurred by PSG or Zambion in complying with the orders both as to retrieval and storage are to be met by Mr Matsuoka. A dispute has now arisen as to the quantum of the charges claimed by PSG and Zambion in extracting the information from computer records and transferring the information to a memory 1 Matsuoka v LSG Sky Chefs New Zealand Ltd [2016] NZEmpC 174....

6. Lim v Gu-Chang [2015] NZIACDT 3 (26 January 2015) [pdf, 162 KB]

   ...Gu-Chang published a website article which was unprofessional and disclosed confidential information. It concerned a client’s detention at a police station and likely deportation. [2.2] In addition Ms Gu-Chang charged a fee of $12,800 to prepare an application to Immigration New Zealand for a visa under the discretionary provisions in the Act, which was alleged not to be a fair and reasonable fee. [3] The Tribunal upheld both aspects of the complaint, finding the publication was unpr...

7. [2015] NZSSAA 010, 27 February [pdf, 24 KB]

   ...Howell who is an experienced advocate. In the e-mail he took issue with the Benefits Review Committee which had upheld the Ministry’s 2 decision of 23 January in a decision issued on 14 March 2014 contending that a proper assessment of the application had not been made. He was also critical of the scope and nature of the information the Benefits Review Committee relied on and said that a determination about the “process of natural justice” was required because the perso...

8. Foldszin v CAC 20008 & Leef [2014] NZREADT 47 [pdf, 23 KB]

   ...2014, Mark and Sheyenne Foldszin (“the complainants”) appealed to us against the 6 December 2013 decision of Complaints Assessment Committee 20008 to take no further action on their complaint against Leanne Leef (“the licensee”). [2] By application of 30 May 2014, counsel for the licensee applies that this appeal be dismissed for lack of prosecution. 2 Background [3] In February 2012, the complainants purchased a house in Rotorua which had two woodburners. The co...

9. Khan v Devi [2014] NZIACDT 2 (15 January 2014) [pdf, 77 KB]

   ...the adviser: [2.1] Was incapable; and [2.2] Engaged in dishonest or misleading behaviour. [3] The Registrar provided an outline of the events leading to these allegations. They involved an unsatisfactory interaction relating to an immigration application. [4] However, the facts presented in support of the complaint did not involve the adviser meeting the complainant. Indeed the Registrar, who lodged the Statement of Complaint with the Tribunal, did not provide any facts that involved...

10. CNI Iwi Land Management Limited.PDF [PDF, 150 KB]

    ...in the proceedings that is greater than the general public: (a) CNI is responsible for the day to day management of over 170,000 hectares of land that was returned to CNI Iwi Holdings Trust pursuant to the Central North Island Iwi Collective Claims Settlement Act 2008. (b) In this capacity, CNI is landowner of 34,000 hectares of the land in the Waikato River Catchment (the CNI Catchment Land). (c) The Appeal directly relates to the CNI Catchment Land