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1. DD v KI [2023] NZDT 42 (14 February 2023).pdf [pdf, 205 KB]

   ...$7,725.00. He is not entitled to recover his Disputes Tribunal filing fee, as that is not a cost that is ordinarily permitted by the Disputes Tribunal Act 1988. Referee: C Hawes Date: 14 February 2023 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 rehe...

2. NG & DG v GI Ltd [2024] NZDT 213 (4 April 2024) [pdf, 98 KB]

   ...been identified as necessary by JT, and JT had stated that the repairs had been completed. It had not, of course, been possible for the repair process to remove any appearance of bowing or curvature. [10] CK provided a copy of MBIE’s Building Performance Guidelines, which set out the criteria for an acceptable finish in brickwork. He also provided a letter from TC, the sales and marketing manager of the supplier of the bricks. He stated that bricks would inevitably vary a little in tex...

3. UM v F Ltd [2023] NZDT 599 (22 November 2023) [pdf, 201 KB]

   ...warranty by having the fire’s repair undertaken by a person not authorised or approved by them. 12. The definition in section 2 Consumer Guarantees Act 1993 (“CGA”) includes undertakings, assertions or representations relating to the quality, performance or characteristics of the goods or the provision of services that are or may at any time be required in respect of the goods or the supply of parts that are or may at any time be required for the goods. 13. MI acknowledged tha...

4. Kaulima v Accident Compensation Corporation [2024] NZACC 22 [pdf, 156 KB]

   ...relation to Mr Kaulima’s weekly compensation calculation, there have also been a number of proceedings in which jurisdiction was at issue. From time to time, the Corporation has provided Mr Kaulima with copy files in response to information requests. [4] On 13 August 2013, Mr Kaulima lodged a complaint with Mr Scott Pickering, the Chief Executive of the Corporation, copied to Mr John Key, the Prime Minister. Mr Kaulima referred to a number of operational matters, including manag...

5. BL v SI [2024] NZDT 309 (4 April 2024) [pdf, 187 KB]

   ...been made by a member of the public to MAF about the state of animals that BL was feeding for her parents. It appears that there may also have been a complaint about some of the animals SI was responsible for, although I do not have any further information about the nature, extent, or outcome of any of these complaints. 17. SI also said that although he had asked for BL to provide timesheets of the hours she had worked, she failed to do so. When BL provided evidence from the notes s...

6. SQ v M Ltd [2024] NZDT 513 (6 August 2024) [pdf, 188 KB]

   ...appoint new tenants. Conclusion 16. As I have found that SQ has not proven the loss he has claimed, his claim is dismissed. Referee: Ms Cowie DTR Date: 6 August 2024 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...

7. OS & QS v D Ltd & M Ltd [2024] NZDT 516 (16 July 2024) [pdf, 103 KB]

   ...18. OS and QS have not shown that the heater was misrepresented to them or was not fit for their purpose and therefore the claim is dismissed. Referee: Ms Cowie DTR Date: 16 July 2024 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 re...

8. TL v G Ltd [2024] NZDT 643 (21 November 2024) [pdf, 213 KB]

   ...TL’s dog has made a good recovery since the surgery. 21. For all the reasons above, I find that G Ltd is liable to pay the vet bills claimed of $4241.38. Referee: J Perfect Date: 21 November 2024 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 r...

9. QM v QU Ltd [2021] NZDT 1673 (11 October 2021) [pdf, 117 KB]

   ...prepared to refund the purchase price, minus $20% restocking fee, under QU’s “Change of Mind Policy”. 8. QM claims a refund of the $1,699.00 purchase price and the $12.08 delivery charge. 9. Note: The value of the claim on the claim form was stated as $10.00. LX, QU’s representative at the hearing, understood that was a mistake and agreed that the claim amount be increased to $1,711.08 and to continue with the hearing. Issues 10. The issues for the Tribunal to dete...

10. UV v B Ltd [2023] NZDT 618 (28 November 2023) [pdf, 181 KB]

    ...this report was acknowledged by email with a claim reference number. I also gave weight to the evidence of her repeated efforts to communicate with the company, and that the subsequent communication after the claim was acknowledged related largely to form and legibility. 9. In relation to the condition of the stroller, on balance, I accept UW’s evidence that the stroller was in very good condition when it was checked in. I say this for reasons which include: a. There was no suppo...