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1. FT v BF Ltd [2023] NZDT 793 (20 December 2023) [pdf, 231 KB]

   ...$13,643.10 by the date stated in the order. The counter claim by BF Ltd for damages is dismissed, and the claim for the removal of the veranda is struck out. Referee: K Rendall Date: 20 December 2023 Page 5 of 5 Information for Parties Rehearings You can apply for a rehearing if you believe that something prevented the proper decision from being made: for example, the relevant information was not available at the time. If you wish to apply for a rehe...

2. Duty Lawyer Operational Policy [pdf, 461 KB]

   Duty lawyer service Operational policy August 2019 Although all reasonable steps have been taken to ensure the accuracy of the information contained in this document, the Ministry of Justice disclaims any and all responsibility for any inaccuracy, error, omission, or any other kind of inadequacy, deficiency, or flaw in, or in relation to, the information; and fully excludes any and all liability of any kind to any person or entity that chooses to rely upon the information....

3. Duty Lawyer Policy v-2.16.pdf [pdf, 395 KB]

   ...Duty lawyers are not permitted to ask a person if they can be that person’s preferred lawyer. Similarly, they are not permitted to nominate or recommend any other lawyer (or firm/chambers) as the preferred lawyer. If a defendant specifically requests the duty lawyer act for them, they may be nominated as their preferred provider for Criminal Provider Approval Level 3 or 4 cases. In such circumstances, the duty lawyer must provide details as to why they have been nominated as preferre...

4. MQ v HQ [2021] NZDT 1659 (14 July 2021) [pdf, 99 KB]

   ...reasons, the claim for compensation sought by MQ is not granted but a work order and alternative money and access orders are made on the terms stated. Referee: Malthus - DTR Date: 14 July 2021 Page 4 of 4 Information for Parties Rehearings You can apply for a rehearing if you believe that something prevented the proper decision from being made: for example, the relevant information was not available at the time. If you wish to apply for a...

5. OJ & RJ v BX & KX [2023] NZDT 527 (29 October 2023) [pdf, 120 KB]

   ...discussing the erection of a fence along part of the boundary between the properties with OJ’s partner. While BX and KX thought that negotiations were amicable it became apparent this was not the case. OJ’s partner advised that they required a formal notice to be served on them under s.10 of the Fencing Act 1978 (the FA). BX and KX did this and were responded to with a cross notice. Further notices were exchanged but without agreement being reached as to the fencing work required to be...

6. [2020] NZEmpC 73 Waste Management NZ Ltd v Jones [pdf, 361 KB]

   ...for vehicles used by all his staff. [8] As a result of this review, Mr Shipley was not satisfied with what the GPS data showed for Ms Jones’ car during several business days in April 2016. On 22 April 2016, he delivered a letter to her requesting she attend a meeting with him about 1 Jones v Waste Management NZ Ltd [2018] NZERA 170 (Member Doyle). 2 Jones v Waste Management NZ Ltd [2018] NZERA 186 (Member Doyle) at [10] and...

7. BL v JN Ltd [2023] NZDT 162 (7 June 2023) [pdf, 231 KB]

   ...162 APPLICANT BL RESPONDENT JN Ltd The Tribunal orders: JN Ltd is to pay the sum of $1,600.00 to BL on or before Wednesday, 28 June 2023. REASONS 1. In December 2022, JN Ltd placed an advertisement on [online selling platform] for the sale of a 2011 [redacted] caravan (“the Caravan”) at an asking price of $42,000.00. JN Ltd was selling the Caravan on behalf of its customer, IU. IU wanted the Caravan gone, so asked JN Ltd to reduce the asking price. By March...

8. P Ltd v V Ltd [2024] NZDT 377 (15 May 2024) [pdf, 178 KB]

   ...this case, CJ had contacted P Ltd about possible drainage damage, and asked P Ltd for assistance. It was agreed between UI and CJ on 1 November that P Ltd would arrange an inspection, which was carried out on 14 November. A week later, CJ asked for information, and P Ltd replied that it had identified damage that required repair and was preparing an [insurer] report. On 5 December, UI asked CJ for the details of the owner of the property so that it could prepare an [insurance] claim and, ha...

9. LCRO 75/2016 XN and WN v VO (25 February 2019) [pdf, 242 KB]

   ...scope and terms of the alternative access agreement arose. In particular, whether Mr and Mrs VO had “exclusive use” of the alternative access. Mr and Mrs VO issued District Court proceedings around August 2013. Mr and Mrs N lodged a counterclaim in which they alleged Mr VO had refused to abide by his agreement to contribute towards the cost of construction of the main access, and had caused flooding on the N property by placing unconsented fill on the VO property. [10] In Mar...

10. NU & IO v BM & ME [2024] NZDT 770 (25 November 2024) [pdf, 204 KB]

    ...to transfer a claim to the Tenancy Tribunal, so the claim and counterclaim must be struck out. The parties may file their claims in the Tenancy Tribunal. Referee: E Paton-Simpson Date: 25 November 2024 Page 3 of 3 Information for Parties Rehearings You can apply for a rehearing if you believe that something prevented the proper decision from being made: for example, the relevant information was not available at the time. If you wish to apply for a reh...