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1. Auckland Standards Committee 2 v Dangen [2019] NZLCDT 22 [pdf, 502 KB]

   ...Pyke for the Practitioner 2 RESERVED REASONS OF THE TRIBUNAL FOR PENALTY ORDERS MADE 6 AUGUST 2019 Introduction [1] This decision provides reasons for the penalty imposed on a practitioner who has admitted a single charge of negligence. The negligence, found to be so serious “as to tend to bring the profession into disrepute”1 was in connection with her conduct as a property manager and welfare guardian for an elderly woman suffering from dementia.2 [2]...

2. ACJ v ZXV [2013] NZDT 147 (5 June 2013) [pdf, 98 KB]

   ...before 3 July 2013. Facts [1] At approximately 12.20 a.m. on 3 November 2012, ZXV was driving home from a friend’s place when he suffered a “blackout” at the wheel caused by an epileptic seizure. As a result, he lost control of his vehicle, and hit a parked car belonging to ACJ. [2] The damage to ACJ’s vehicle cost approximately $3,264.20 to repair. [3] ACJ and his insurer, GF Insurance Ltd, filed a claim seeking repayment of this sum from ZXV. ZXV also fil...

3. VL v U Ltd & LF Ltd [2023] NZDT 671 (6 December 2023) [pdf, 114 KB]

   ...mounting seal/ring that has caused the motor to be unaligned with the flywheel has nothing to do with the incorrect towing, or the replaced transmission. 9. LF Ltd declined to replace the flexiplate, as they determined the issues was due to a negligent service history rather than to any actions by themselves or U Ltd. 10. At the hearing on 19 January 2023, the parties agreed that the flexiplate on VL’s vehicle was damaged but disagreed as to the cause of the damage; whether i...

4. OT v C Ltd [2025] NZDT 99 (9 May 2025) [pdf, 179 KB]

   CI0301_CIV_DCDT_Order Page 1 of 3 (Disputes Tribunal Act 1988) ORDER OF DISPUTES TRIBUNAL [2025] NZDT 99 APPLICANT OT RESPONDENT C Ltd APPLICANT'S INSURER U Ltd The Tribunal orders: Claim Dismissed. REASONS 1. At about 3.15 p.m. on 14 January 2025 OT was driving along the road between [Street 1] and [Street 2], heading home to [Street 2]. At or near the roundabout of [Street 3/ Street 4] intersection, the paintwork and

5. 2023 NZPSPLA 038.pdf [pdf, 112 KB]

   ...did not include property guard in his application. Is Mr Signal Guilty of Misconduct? [26] Section 74(4) of the Act states that it is a ground for a complaint if a certificate holder, such as Mr Signal, has been guilty of misconduct or gross negligence. Misconduct is defined in s 4 of the Act as being. Conduct by a licensee or certificate holder that a reasonable person would consider to be disgraceful, wilful, or reckless or conduct that contravenes this Act or any Regulations...

6. Wellington Standards Committee v Hall [2014] NZLCDT 1 [pdf, 263 KB]

   NEW ZEALAND LAWYERS AND CONVEYANCERS DISCIPLINARY TRIBUNAL [2014] NZLCDT 1 LCDT 015/11 IN THE MATTER of the Lawyers and Conveyancers Act 2006 and the Law Practitioners Act 1982 AND IN THE MATTER OF DONNA MARIE TAI TOKERAU DURIE HALL of Wellington, Solicitor CHAIR Mr D Mackenzie MEMBERS OF TRIBUNAL Mr W Chapman Mr S Maling Mr W Smith Ms P Walker HEARING at Welli

7. B Ltd v DT [2023] NZDT 741 (22 December 2023) [pdf, 175 KB]

   ...there a contract between DT and B Ltd? (ii) If yes, then did DT breach her obligations by failing to return the car in its original condition. To determine this, we need to determine whether the engine failure was due to DT’s daughter driving negligently or an inherent defect of the vehicle? (iii) If there is a breach of contract then what loss has B Ltd suffered? Was there a contract between DT and B Ltd Ltd? 5. The relevant law is the Contract and Commercial Law Act 2017....

8. Outcomes for Mentally Impaired Persons December 2023 [xlsx, 102 KB]

   ...offences 5 0 4 4 2 2 3 7 5 6 2% 0% 1% 1% <1% <1% <1% 1% 1% 1% 02: Acts intended to cause injury 89 107 117 219 152 164 188 169 228 214 31% 21% 28% 34% 26% 34% 30% 24% 33% 29% 03: Sexual assault and related offences 30 152 68 93 51 39 31 77 65 86 10% 30% 16% 14% 9% 8% 5% 11% 9% 12% 04: Dangerous or negligent acts endangering persons 4 6 14 11 22 9 14 22 15 10 1% 1% 3% 2% 4% 2% 2% 3% 2% 1% 05: Abduction, harassment and other offences against the person 15 33 26 34 44 27 53 49 56 69 5...

9. Outcomes for Mentally Impaired Persons jun2024 [xlsx, 102 KB]

   ...offences 2 2 4 3 2 3 2 3 5 4 <1% 1% 1% 1% <1% 1% <1% <1% 1% 1% 02: Acts intended to cause injury 94 98 202 169 152 161 207 200 210 181 21% 28% 32% 31% 27% 35% 27% 29% 30% 24% 03: Sexual assault and related offences 140 56 80 72 43 36 38 75 84 92 31% 16% 13% 13% 8% 8% 5% 11% 12% 12% 04: Dangerous or negligent acts endangering persons 6 11 11 16 13 11 24 21 6 21 1% 3% 2% 3% 2% 2% 3% 3% 1% 3% 05: Abduction, harassment and other offences against the person 28 23 34 37 36 31 65 52 58...

10. QM v DH [2024] NZDT 497 (11 June 2024) [pdf, 176 KB]

    ...(Disputes Tribunal Act 1988) ORDER OF DISPUTES TRIBUNAL [2024] NZDT 497 APPLICANT QM RESPONDENT DH The Tribunal orders: DH is to pay $2886.50 to QM on or before 9 July 2024. Reasons 1. QM and DH were involved in a vehicle collision on [Street] in February 2024 at around 6.40pm in the evening. They were travelling in the same direction, with QM in the left lane and DH in the right lane in a queue of more or less stationary traffic. 2. DH indicated...