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1. QC v S Ltd [2024] NZDT 549 (19 July 2024) [pdf, 184 KB]

   ...not that the wrench was mistakenly left out of the items given to QC, I find that QC is entitled to a refund of the money he has paid for the item, which is $90.00. Referee: M Wilson Date: 19 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 reh...

2. Waitangi Tribunal - District 11 Hawkes Bay [pdf, 4.8 MB]

   ...might expect to have been covered by this report will be included. The same applies to the Waiau area further north. vu Introduction Rivers present-day Figure 1: Location map V111 Introduction The northern boundary of this district is formed by the Waihua River, and any events and issues north of this point are dealt with in Ms Hippolite's Wairoa district report. Owing to inexact boundaries, it is impossible to provide accurate figures of the amount ofland in this dis...

3. NS v L Ltd [2024] NZDT 5 (30 January 2024) [pdf, 122 KB]

   ...has passed, his claim for a refund must be dismissed because the vests he received matched the description L Ltd provided and were fit for purpose. Referee: P McKinstry Date: 30 January 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 r...

4. ZE v NE [2022] NZDT 90 (26 August 2022) [pdf, 177 KB]

   ...Page 2 of 3 8. For these reasons I find that NE was not negligent and is not responsible for the cat’s distressing injuries nor the costs to treat them. Referee Perfect Date: 26 August 2022 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...

5. DQ v BH [2024] NZDT 810 (15 November 2024) [pdf, 91 KB]

   ...salvage amount obtained for the wreck. 2. The dispute centres around the pre-accident value PAV) used in J Ltd’s calculations. The vehicle was insured with an ‘agreed value’ of $2750.00 and the assessor has noted on the repair assessment form that PAV is $2750.00. An ‘agreed value’ for insurance purposes is not necessarily the same as a market value, and it is market value just prior to the collision that is used for an accurate measure of damages resulting from negligence....

6. [2013] NZEmpC 98 Brake v Grace Team Accounting Ltd [pdf, 79 KB]

   ...or more for each day of investigation meeting would have been appropriate. The Authority recorded that the investigation meeting that occupied about two days although part of the second day was used for an attempt by the parties to resolve the claims using a facilitator. [8] The Authority referred to other cases of awards reaching a total of $7,000 or even more, but concluded that there were compelling circumstances in the present case pointing to an award of much less than that...

7. CH v SU [2024] NZDT 868 (5 December 2024) [pdf, 156 KB]

   ...neighbour’s [vehicle 1] with damage to the right-hand side of the vehicle. HM also observed one other motor vehicle on the road being the rear end of a lime green [vehicle 2] travelling in a southerly direction towards the [Street] intersection. HM informed CH about what he observed and subsequently made a statement which has been disclosed. 3) CH with knowledge that a lime green [vehicle 2] may have been involved embarked upon an exercise to track down the owners of lime green [vehi...

8. Firmin v Accident Compensation Corporation (Application for leave to appeal) [2025] NZACC 165 [pdf, 251 KB]

   ...delivered on 1 May 2025. JUDGMENT UNDER APPEAL [2] Mr Firmin lodged a claim for funding to purchase a side-by-side all-terrain vehicle (ATV). In a decision dated 3 May 2023, the Accident Compensation Corporation (the Corporation) declined this request on the basis that it did not consider that the need for the vehicle was related to Mr Firmin’s cover injuries. This decision was upheld at review with the Reviewer finding that the Corporation had exercised its discretion corr...

9. [2017] NZEmpC 118 - Nathan v Broadspectrum (NZ) Ltd [pdf, 380 KB]

   ...[6] Mr Nathan is seeking costs for the proceeding that led to the October judgment of $25,300 including GST. That is the amount of the costs actually incurred by him. In addition, disbursements amounting to $694.05 are sought. A further $1,000 is claimed for preparing the application for costs. 1 Nathan v Broadspectrum (New Zealand) Ltd [2016] NZEmpC 135, (2016) 10 NZELC 79-070. 2 Nathan v Transfield Services (New Zealand) Ltd [2015...

10. [2012] NZEmpC 137 Glenmavis Farm Partnership (2007) v Todd [pdf, 163 KB]

    ...response to a letter from solicitors setting out Mr Todd’s several concerns about the state of the employment relationship between the parties. These included his concern that there was no executed employment agreement. It addressed also his request for certainty and peace of mind about the land that he had purchased but which was the subject of a registered mortgage securing the loan. Dr Walker and Mr Budge took time to consider their position after receipt of the lawyer’s...