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1. Grants-Handbook-v4.80.pdf [pdf, 17 MB]

   ...criminal matters, the current rotational assignment process for PAL1 and PAL2 cases will be explained. The above process will be referred to where the caller is seeking a preferred lawyer for a case requiring a PAL3 or PAL4 provider. Where to send applications Grants staff process applications and are supported by a team of Technical Coaches and a Solicitor (an experienced senior lawyer). The table below sets out where to send applications. Refer to our website for the location and...

2. HRRT Guide to filing a reply [pdf, 462 KB]

   ...Chairperson and two members. Who can bring a claim in the Human Rights Review Tribunal? Each of the three Acts contains different rules which define who is entitled to bring a claim before the Tribunal. It is always important to check whether the Act is applicable in your case and allows the Tribunal to deal with the claim that you wish to defend. If in doubt, you should seek legal advice. Your local Citizens Advice Bureau or Community Law Centre may be able to provide some assistanc...

3. HRRT guide to filing a reply [pdf, 255 KB]

   ...Chairperson and two members. Who can bring a claim in the Human Rights Review Tribunal? Each of the three Acts contains different rules which define who is entitled to bring a claim before the Tribunal. It is always important to check whether the Act is applicable in your case and allows the Tribunal to deal with the claim that you wish to defend. If in doubt, you should seek legal advice. Your local Citizens Advice Bureau or Community Law Centre may be able to provide some assistanc...

4. NT v GD Ltd [2022] NZDT 177 (20 September 2022) [pdf, 111 KB]

   CI0301_CIV_DCDT_Order Page 1 of 4 (Disputes Tribunal Act 1988) ORDER OF DISPUTES TRIBUNAL District Court [2022] NZDT 177 APPLICANT NT RESPONDENT GD Ltd The Tribunal orders: NT’s claim against GD Ltd is dismissed. Reasons: 1. The applicant booked return flights to Cairo for his family, travelling in July 2022. The flights were booked through the respondent. The first flight to Kuala Lumpur arrived late. The outbound flight wi...

5. SC v OX [2023] NZDT 548 (21 September 2023) [pdf, 108 KB]

   CI0301_CIV_DCDT_Order Page 1 of 3 (Disputes Tribunal Act 1988) ORDER OF DISPUTES TRIBUNAL [2023] NZDT 548 APPLICANT SC RESPONDENT OX The Tribunal orders, on the claim and counter-claim: OX is to pay $636.44 to SC on or before 19 October 2023. Reasons 1. SC moved into a flat in July 2020 for which OX was the head tenant. He signed a flat sharing agreement on 12 July 2020 and moved in about 22 July 2020. The rent was $250.00 per...

6. Dotcom v Crown Law Office [2018] NZHRRT 7 [pdf, 944 KB]

   ...[110] THE QUESTION WHETHER THE REQUESTS WERE VEXATIOUS [112] Outline of the case for the Crown [128] Outline of the case for Mr Dotcom [131] The evidence of Mr Dotcom [132] Credibility assessment [140] SECTION 29(1)(j) – INTERPRETATION AND APPLICATION [145] Meaning of “vexatious” [146] “Vexatious” and the broader context of the Privacy Act [147] Vexatiousness and the context of the Dotcom case – the importance of maintaining perspective [149] Claim: information soug...

7. Te Manutukutuku Issue 26 [pdf, 3.1 MB]

   ...claims are duplicated. It has been considered that the historical claims could involve some 30 inquiries. ... With adequate resources it would be feasible to report on all historical claims before the year 2000. In addition the Tribunal has many requests for urgent inquiries. In these cases claimants and the Crown may be heard on whether urgency should be granted. The Tribunal endeavours to hear cases where the action complained of may have some irreversible consequence. Many urgent...

8. NU v OA [2023] NZDT 748 (19 December 2023) [pdf, 224 KB]

   CI0301_CIV_DCDT_Order Page 1 of 5 (Disputes Tribunal Act 1988) ORDER OF DISPUTES TRIBUNAL [2023] NZDT 748 APPLICANT NU RESPONDENT OA The Tribunal orders: The claim by NU against OA is partially proved. OA is to pay NU the sum of $590.58 on or by 5:00 pm on 20 January 2024. Reasons 1. On 13 February 2023 (after storm Gabrielle) at around 10:30 am, NU (the applicant) found that a large Jacaranda tree (the tree) had crashed over...

9. AGF Ltd v ZVQ Council [2012] NZDT 453 (20 March 2012) [pdf, 76 KB]

   IN THE DISPUTES TRIBUNAL [2012] NZDT 453 BETWEEN AGF Ltd APPLICANT AND ZVQ Council RESPONDENT Date of Order: 20 March 2012 Referee: Referee Haronga ORDER OF THE DISPUTES TRIBUNAL The Tribunal hereby orders that the AGF Ltd’s claim is outside the Tribunal’s jurisdiction and is to be struck out. Facts [1] AGF Ltd has brought a claim against ZVQ Council for the cost of moving a water supply...

10. February Legal Aid News [pdf, 525 KB]

    ...employer’s name or type of benefit)  The application must include whether the customer has control of a trust and/or interest in property (please include property address and market value) If you have any questions in relation to any of this information please do not hesitate to contact the legal aid office 0800 2 LEGAL AID. Repayment of legal aid for domestic violence proceedings An applicant for a protection order in domestic violence proceedings is exempt from the requirem...