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1. Protection Order Applications flow chart dec2024 [pdf, 170 KB]

   ...(4,613 applications, 95%) Respondent doesn’t get a chance to respond to the application until after a temporary Protection Order is considered Most Protection Order applications are granted This flowchart shows how Protection Order applications filed in 2024 progress through the Protection Order process. Due to the time the process takes, some applications were still active (as at 04 March 2025), but with time these will have final outcomes. Did they require protection urgently? P...

2. MS v D Ltd [2023] NZDT 763 (18 December 2023) [pdf, 176 KB]

   ...but failed to do so until 18 March 2023, the vehicle having done 6845 kms since purchased. D Ltd had the vehicle collected by a tow truck and taken to a mechanic for assessment. It was determined that the engine required replacement. 3. MS filed this claim for $30,000.00 on 26 April 2023 against a different company, seeking the repaired vehicle back or a replacement vehicle and consequential losses from being unable to work for 6 months due to not having her vehicle. The claim was...

3. Protection Order Applications flow chart jun2024 [pdf, 169 KB]

   ...(4,434 applications, 96%) Respondent doesn’t get a chance to respond to the application until after a temporary Protection Order is considered Most Protection Order applications are granted This flowchart shows how Protection Order applications filed in 2023/2024 progress through the Protection Order process. Due to the time the process takes, some applications were still active (as at 21 August 2024), but with time these will have final outcomes. Did they require protection urgent...

4. VC v HL & BL [2025] NZDT 32 (7 February 2025) [pdf, 180 KB]

   ...Application for Rehearing Out of Time. PLEASE NOTE: A rehearing will not be granted just because you disagree with the decision. Please also note that you cannot appeal a rehearing outcome, only the original decision itself. As a result, any appeal filed at the conclusion of the rehearing process would be out of time, involves a further application for leave to appeal and is at risk of not being accepted. If you wish to reserve a right of appeal you may therefore wish to file an appea...

5. QN v UD & ND [2024] NZDT 640 (26 August 2024) [pdf, 225 KB]

   ...of the Disputes Tribunal hearing there is no jurisdiction for the District Court to reach a finding different to that of the Referee. A Notice of Appeal may be obtained from the Ministry of Justice, Disputes Tribunal website. The Notice must be filed at the District Court of which the Tribunal that made the decision is a division, within 20 working days of the decision having been made. There is a $200 filing fee for an appeal. You can only appeal outside of 20 working days if you ha...

6. MT v P Ltd [2024] NZDT 740 (29 October 2024) [pdf, 203 KB]

   ...accounts until July 2024, when he was contacted by a debt collection agency acting on behalf of P Ltd. 3. MT disputed the debt on the grounds that he did establish the accounts and he did not receive any services from P Ltd. P Ltd required MT to file a complaint with the NZ Police and provide a copy to them, which he did. 4. P Ltd ultimately cancelled the invoice and the debt recovery action. 5. MT’s claim seeks compensation for travel and inconvenience related to disputing th...

7. PI v B Ltd [2024] NZDT 745 (22 October 2024) [pdf, 191 KB]

   ...seepage at the mechanical seal” 5. PI was advised that the circulation pump in the spa needed to be replaced and that this would not be covered under warranty. PI paid $189 for the circulation pump and a further $149.99 for installation. 6. He files this claim seeking the technician’s inspection fee, circulation pump and the installation cost amounting to $488.99 under the Consumer Guarantees Act 1993 (“the CGA”). Issues 7. I outline the following issues: a. Was th...

8. TG v E Ltd [2024] NZDT 289 (10 May 2024) [pdf, 102 KB]

   ...evidential standard. That standard is the balance of probabilities which means what is more likely than not. Here there are two applicants by way of claim and counterclaim. 3. The parties relied on the written submissions and evidence they both filed pursuant to the District Court Judges decision/timetabling orders, who granted the applicant’s successful appeal of the Tribunals original decision. I have carefully considered that documentation and what was said by the parties at the n...

9. DO v CH [2024] NZDT 576 (29 July 2024) [pdf, 189 KB]

   ...CH owes him $2,700.00 because he did not stay for the fixed term as agreed. CH accepts he owes DO $270.00 for 1 weeks’ rent which can be deducted from the bond but believes DO should return the balance of the bond ($230.00). No counterclaim was filed. 4. The issues to be determined are as follows: • Did CH breach the agreement? • What loss if any did DO suffer as a result? Did CH breach the agreement? 5. I find that CH did breach the agreement when he gave 2 weeks...

10. IQ v M Ltd [2025] NZDT 22 (3 February 2025) [pdf, 127 KB]

    ...Application for Rehearing Out of Time. PLEASE NOTE: A rehearing will not be granted just because you disagree with the decision. Please also note that you cannot appeal a rehearing outcome, only the original decision itself. As a result, any appeal filed at the conclusion of the rehearing process would be out of time, involves a further application for leave to appeal and is at risk of not being accepted. If you wish to reserve a right of appeal you may therefore wish to file an appea...