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1. LCRO 05/2018 ZZ v XX and WW Lawyers (26 September 2018) [pdf, 232 KB]

   ...the complaint proceedings as a “success fee”, “premium”, and an “uplift”. [127] It was Mr ZZ’s view that there was no justification for the lawyers charging more than a fee calculated by reference to the time recorded. 20 [128] A finding that a lawyer has charged a fee that is not considered fair and reasonable, has potential to carry a significant disciplinary consequence for a lawyer. [129] Under the Act, complaints about fees are treated in the same manner as a...

2. LCRO 211/2018 AB v CD (3 July 2019) [pdf, 256 KB]

   LCRO 211/2018 CONCERNING an application for review pursuant to section 193 of the Lawyers and Conveyancers Act 2006 AND CONCERNING a determination of the [Area] Standards Committee BETWEEN AB Applicant AND CD Respondent DECISION The names and identifying details of the parties in this decision have been changed. Introduction [1] Mr CD, a barrister, acted for Ms AB, her sister Ms EB, and Ms EB’s company, JJ Holdings Limited ([JJ]),...

3. [2022] NZEmpC 171 Alkazaz v Deloitte (No. 3) Ltd [pdf, 356 KB]

   ...aside the agreement. Whether DeloitteAsparona then breached the agreement is a separate issue. [61] Accordingly, I find the record of settlement, dated 7 July 2016, stands. It prevents Mr AlKazaz from bringing a claim of unjustified dismissal. Section 149 [62] Mr AlKazaz also submitted that the agreement is invalid because the requirements of s 149 of the Act were not complied with. He alleged that the mediator had never called or met with him and that his failure to do so was...

4. Media guide for reporting in the courts and tribunals [pdf, 560 KB]

   Media guide for reporting the courts and tribunals 1 Foreword Kia ora koutou Welcome to this guide for reporting on the work of New Zealand’s courts and tribunals. The Ministry of Justice is working with the judiciary and our justice sector colleagues to help make sure New Zealand is a safe and just society. We do this by delivering people-centred justice services to provide access to justice for all New Zealanders, including: • Working with the judiciary to deliver services

5. Media guide for reporting in the courts and tribunals [pdf, 804 KB]

   Media guide for reporting the courts and tribunals 1 Foreword Kia ora koutou Welcome to this guide for reporting on the work of New Zealand’s courts and tribunals. The Ministry of Justice is working with the judiciary and our justice sector colleagues to help make sure New Zealand is a safe and just society. We do this by delivering people-centred justice services to provide access to justice for all New Zealanders, including: • Working with the judiciary to deliver services

6. Due North Trust v Gardner [2011] NZWHT Auckland 64 [pdf, 262 KB]

   Page | 1 IN THE WEATHERTIGHT HOMES TRIBUNAL TRI-2010-100-000100 [2011] NZWHT AUCKLAND 64 BETWEEN NORTH HARBOUR TRUSTEE COMPANY LIMITED, RED LUNDAY DE WAAL, JON WILLIAM DE WAAL AND MARK GLANVILLE THOMPSON as Trustees for the DUE NORTH TRUST AND JEROBOAM TRUST Claimants AND LESLIE WALTER GARDNER AND MARGARET LINDA GARDNER First Respondents AND NORTH SHORE CITY COUNCIL Second Respondent AND STEPHEN RAE MCNALLY, GAEL CHRISTINA MCNALLY AND IAN ANDREW MASSON

7. [2021] NZACC 70 - Te Miha v ACC (29 April 2021) [pdf, 324 KB]

   IN THE DISTRICT COURT AT WELLINGTON I TE KŌTI-Ā-ROHE KI TE WHANGANUI-A-TARA [2021] NZACC 70 ACR 38/19 UNDER THE ACCIDENT COMPENSATION ACT 2001 IN THE MATTER OF AN APPEAL UNDER SECTION 149 OF THE ACT BETWEEN M TE MIHA Appellant AND ACCIDENT COMPENSATION CORPORATION Respondent Hearing: 21 September 2020 Heard at: Napier/Ahuriri Evidence completed: 4 February 2021 Appearances: Ms M Williams for the appellant Mr A Butle

8. LCRO 8/2021 CK v SE (23 November 2021) [pdf, 284 KB]

   LEGAL COMPLAINTS REVIEW OFFICER ĀPIHA AROTAKE AMUAMU Ā-TURE [2021] NZLCRO 195 Ref: LCRO 008/2021 CONCERNING an application for review pursuant to section 193 of the Lawyers and Conveyancers Act 2006 AND CONCERNING a determination of the [City] Standards Committee [X] BETWEEN CK Applicant AND SE Respondent DECISION The names and identifying details of the parties in this decision have been changed Introduction [1] Mr CK, at the...

9. DIJ v New Zealand Police [2024] NZHRRT 22 [pdf, 372 KB]

   (1) PERMANENT ORDER PROHIBITING RELEASE OF UNREDACTED DECISION TO PERSONS OTHER THAN THE PARTIES (2) PERMANENT ORDER PROHIBITING PUBLICATION OF NAME, ADDRESS, OCCUPATION AND IDENTIFYING DETAILS OF PLAINTIFF AND THE TRANSCRIPT REFERRED TO IN THIS DECISION (3) PERMANENT ORDER PREVENTING SEARCH OF THE TRIBUNAL FILE WITHOUT LEAVE OF THE TRIBUNAL OR OF THE CHAIRPERSON REDACTED DECISION OF TRIBUNAL1 1 This decision is to be cited as DIJ v New Zealand Police [2024] NZHRRT 22. Note

10. BMN v Stonewood Group Ltd [2024] NZHRRT 64 [pdf, 324 KB]

    (1) ORDER PROHIBITING PUBLICATION OF NAME, ADDRESS, OCCUPATION AND OTHER IDENTIFYING DETAILS OF THE PLAINTIFF (2) ORDER PREVENTING SEARCH OF THE TRIBUNAL FILE WITHOUT LEAVE OF THE TRIBUNAL OR OF THE CHAIRPERSON Reference No. HRRT 056/2020 UNDER THE PRIVACY ACT 2020 BETWEEN BMN PLAINTIFF AND STONEWOOD GROUP LIMITED DEFENDANT AT AUCKLAND BEFORE: Ms SJ Eyre, Chairperson Mr MJM Keefe QSM JP, Member Mr IR Nemani, Member REPRESENTATION Ms K Wilson an