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1. DN v SC [2024] NZDT 202 (19 March 2024) [pdf, 204 KB]

   ...first size shoe requested by her. She accepts the shop assistant did not put on the second size shoe for DN but says she asked DN questions about the fit of the shoe. CI0301_CIV_DCDT_Order Page 2 of 5 5. The shoes in question are a pair of formal heeled shoes. They simply slip onto the foot with no fastenings. In these circumstances, there is really no fitting service required from a shop. I find that it is immaterial whether DN had to put the shoe on herself rather than it being...

2. Fitikefu v Department of Corrections (Strike-Out Application) [2019] NZHRRT 51 [pdf, 224 KB]

   ...[1] Mr Fitikefu complains that the Department of Corrections (Corrections) breached his privacy when it disclosed an assessment report about him to a service provider called Early Start. Early Start was at that time working with Mr Fitikefu’s former partner and baby daughter. 1 [This decision is to be cited as Fitikefu v Department of Corrections (Strike-Out Application) [2019] NZHRRT 51.] IN THE HUMAN RIGHTS REVIEW TRIBUNAL [2019] NZ

3. CN & KN v F Ltd [2025] NZDT 188 (7 May 2025) [pdf, 207 KB]

   ...[Puppy]’s veterinary costs, special diet foods and the trip to [Veterinary clinic 2] for an assessment, and/or entitled to general damages for pain, suffering and inconvenience? What were the terms of the contract? 9. A legally binding contract is formed when both parties intend to contract on agreed terms and intend for those terms to be legally binding. The terms of a contract are formed at the beginning, not at the end. What was agreed is looked at objectively, i.e. by lookin...

4. DQ v IC [2023] NZDT 710 (17 December 2023) [pdf, 207 KB]

   ...was diagnosed by a veterinarian as having severe dysplasia. DQ is concerned about the ongoing impact of this on [the puppy] and the financial impact of surgical costs going forward. IC wishes to retain [the puppy] due to the strong family bond now formed, but she seeks a full refund of the $5,000.00 purchase price paid. 3. IC says the Agreement includes clear and specific terms including such circumstances, and she denies she is obliged to provide a refund. 4. The issues to be res...

5. NF Ltd v CM [2023] NZDT 379 (19 July 2023) [pdf, 204 KB]

   ...delivery. 33. The invoice sent states under the heading “terms of trade”, “should your account become overdue, full recovery costs will be added accordingly.” 34. While a supplier cannot add additional terms to a contract after it has been formed, this term was added at the start of the contract and before either party had performed their part of the contract. CM was informed in writing at the start of the contract that recovery costs would be added if his account became o...

6. QW v RH LCRO 166/2012 (18 October 2016) [pdf, 126 KB]

   ...counsel, because Mr BL had responded to the review application on Mr RH’s behalf, and Mr QW wanted representation at the review hearing to proceed on an “equal footing”.5 [51] On [Date] Mr KN indicated he would not be available on [Date], and requested alternative dates. This Office advised the parties that it might be possible to convene a hearing in [Date] if they consented, but that the review hearing would otherwise proceed as scheduled on [Date]. [52] The parties did no...

7. Cheng v Corrections [2025] NZHRRT 7 [pdf, 332 KB]

   1 DECISION OF TRIBUNAL1 [1] Mr Cheng alleges that the Department of Corrections (Corrections) interfered with his privacy by failing to reply to “material aspects” of his requests for personal information made on 17 December 2019, 31 December 2019, and 19 January 2020. Mr Cheng also 1 This decision is to be cited as Cheng v Corrections [2025] NZHRRT 7. IN THE HUMAN RIGHTS REVIEW TRIBUNAL [2025] NZHRRT 7 I TE TARAIPIUNARA MANA TANGATA Reference No. HRRT 010/202...

8. MI v T Ltd [2023] NZDT 102 (10 March 2023) [pdf, 114 KB]

   ...order, MI may apply to the Tribunal for enforcement of a work order and should supply a quotation for the amount it would cost him to freight the goods back to T Ltd. Referee Perfect Date: 10 March 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...

9. KU v KG Ltd [2023] NZDT 18 (27 January 2023) [pdf, 195 KB]

   ...failing to provide what it agreed to. 9. The loss KU incurred was the cost of the voucher which was for $2,500. An order is therefore made for that amount. Referee: K Cowie DTR Date: 27 January 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...

10. TQ v B Ltd [2024] NZDT 43 (20 February 2024) [pdf, 165 KB]

    ...the terms of the Sale and Purchase Agreement required the respondent to remove asbestos. For that reason, the claim must be dismissed. Referee: B M Smallbone Date: Tuesday, 20 February 2024 Page 2 of 2 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...