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1. Taylor v Corrections (No. 2) [2018] NZHRRT 43 [pdf, 323 KB]

   ...the Offender Notes, the PC.01 forms and the record of calls to the prison inspectorate’s 0800 complaints line were necessary to respond to the wide-ranging and unparticularised assertions made by Mr Taylor in his brief of evidence. Mr Taylor had claimed: [22.1] He had asked D Block staff “at least twice” to pass on requests for information as to what was happening with his request. [22.2] He had made it clear to D Block staff he “still required the recording”. He also “ma...

2. Putman v Jenmark Homes Ltd [pdf, 230 KB]

   ...opinion prior to the commencement of the hearing. 2.5. The respondents joined to the adjudication by us were B W Lee Housecheck Limited, Brent Lee and Tony Heron. 00026 Determination 5 2.6. During the course of the process we were requested to, and did, issue witness summonses pursuant to clauses 8 and 9 of the Schedule to the WHRS Act to Stan Bloxham (at the request of the claimants) and Philip O'Sullivan (at the request of the first respondent, Jenmark Homes (...

3. QS v B Ltd [2024] NZDT 24 (4 February 2024) [pdf, 217 KB]

   ...$1,006.25, being the balance on the invoice that B Ltd said is still owing. What balance if any, is owing on the contract? 3. The common law of contract allows parties to enter into contracts that are legally binding. A contract can be written or formed verbally or inferred from the parties’ conduct. A contract is formed when both parties decide to exchange something of value and essential terms of the contract are agreed to. If a party breaches an essential term of a contract, t...

4. Q Ltd v WO [2024] NZDT 221 (26 March 2024) [pdf, 197 KB]

   ...Reasons: 1. At the request of the landlord BN, in June 2021 WO trading as AC engaged Q Ltd (the company) to oversee the interior fit out of its retail unit AC Restaurant, to help the work proceed faster. The construction work itself was performed by the main contractor CD. 2. Q Ltd (the company) claims $29,431.00 for the following 5 unpaid invoices for October 2021 – February 2022: a. October 2021 - $2,423.92 b. November 2021 - $9,740.95 c. December 2021 - $1,987.20 d. J

5. Waikato Bay of Plenty Standards Committee v Parlane [2011] NZLCDT 3 [pdf, 125 KB]

   ...particular relating to a family trust was concerned, the simple act of Mr Parlane producing relevant documents and explanations to the Standards Committee at an early stage of its investigation would likely have meant this particular would not have formed part of the charge the committee said; [c] It was also submitted that Mr Parlane adopted an obstructive attitude in dealing with counsel for the Standards Committee, refusing to enter discussion or to correspond in a constructive w...

6. C Ltd & D Ltd v TR [2023] NZDT 464 (22 August 2023) [pdf, 237 KB]

   ...2021. 5. In September 2021 emails and phone calls between B Ltd’s salesperson, NI, and TR were exchanged – B Ltd advised that ‘your pool is in stock’ and that an installation date was planned for the end of October. In early October NI informed TR of price increases and sent a document with revised prices, which TR reluctantly agreed to, communicating that the increase was disputed and writing “without prejudice” next to her signature on the updated contract. CI030...

7. NE v BO & TH [2025] NZDT 126 (10 March 2025) [pdf, 315 KB]

   ...for egress, and about seven double trailered truckloads of logs were extracted, the majority of which were the neighbours, with the balance NE’s. Parts of the old wire fencing was also removed. The existence and extent of any fencing agreement(s) forms the initial parts of the claim. The first concerning removal and restoration of the initial 5-10 metres is largely uncontested. However, TH disputes the existence of a second agreement concerning removal of a further 50 m of fencing. In ad...

8. [2022] NZACC 161 – Hume Pack n Cool Ltd v ACC (18 August 2022) [pdf, 269 KB]

   ...by Hume in relation to the Corporation’s decision of 9 September 2019. [10] As a result of the review application, the Corporation developed an internal Operational Policy to provide guidance when exercising its discretion when an employer requested the retrospective application of MCUs. The policy was framed in the context of sections 170 and 237 of the Accident Compensation Act 2001 (the Act), and in light of the following organisational and operational considerations: Organi...

9. ST v F Ltd NS [2023] NZDT 563 (6 November 2023) [pdf, 179 KB]

   ...and did not get any bids. However, in case there is any residual value in the damaged vanity, I have given NS an opportunity to have it if he wishes. Referee: E Paton-Simpson Date: 6 November 2023 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 r...

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

    ...he has failed to prove that he has suffered a loss and that he is owed the sum claimed. 9. For these reasons, the claim must be dismissed. Referee: DTR Unasa Date: 29 July 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 rehe...