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1. CC Ltd v SH [2020] NZDT 1548 (3 August 2020) [pdf, 99 KB]

   ...sum, if any, is payable between the parties? Was the capping layer constructed to an acceptable standard? 4. The common law of contract allows parties to enter into legally binding agreements. A contract need not be in writing; an agreement can be formed verbally or inferred from the parties’ conduct. In this instance, the parties formed a verbal contract. While no particular standard of work was specified, I find that it was an implied term that the work would be done to a reasonable...

2. HZ v X Ltd [2023] NZDT 21 (14 March 2023) [pdf, 184 KB]

   ...a charge up rate of $65.00 per hour and the price charged by X LTD was reasonable. Therefore, HZ is ordered to pay the full amount of the X LTD invoice. Referee: Sara Grayson Date: 14 March 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 reh...

3. TU v TN Ltd [2023] NZDT 484 (26 September 2023) [pdf, 209 KB]

   ...a replacement or refund. It refused to do so. Therefore, TU is entitled to cancel the contract and obtain a full refund of the original purchase price. Referee: J P Smith Date: 26 September 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...

4. NH v NC & KC [2024] NZDT 816 (25 November 2024) [pdf, 192 KB]

   ...view, personally caused [the dog]’s [health condition]. What happened with this dog was, as I see it, an unfortunate accident of fate. Referee: G.P.Rossiter Date: 25 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...

5. Cook v Manawatu Community Law Centre [2021] NZHRRT 10 [pdf, 261 KB]

   ...Law Centre [2021] NZHRRT 10.] IN THE HUMAN RIGHTS REVIEW TRIBUNAL [2021] NZHRRT 10 I TE TARAIPIUNARA MANA TANGATA 2 [2] Against this backdrop Ms Abraham, who was employed by MCLC as its Work and Income New Zealand (WINZ) advocate, made two requests to WINZ for Ms Cook’s personal information. [3] The first request was made on 8 July 2016, immediately after an acrimonious performance review of Ms Cook by Ms Herbert, the Manager of MCLC. The request to WINZ asked whether Ms Cook...

6. LCRO 149/2020 WM v VE and DP (14 December 2021) [pdf, 361 KB]

   ...to 1 or more of the clients". 4 [17] He said it was “inappropriate” for Mr VE and Mr DP to advise the company on the restructure proposal, and they ought to have referred the four [Z] shareholders/directors for independent advice if requested to act for them on that matter. [18] Dr WM stated the firm no longer acted for the company, but “despite having acted” for the company and him personally, “continues to act” for the four [Z] shareholders/directors and their...

7. Heta v Ministry of Social Development [2013] NZHRRT 8 [pdf, 117 KB]

   ...By decision dated 9 November 2011 the Tribunal struck out the first to fifth defendants and the Ministry of Social Development was substituted as the sole defendant. The decision also identified certain jurisdictional issues and information was requested from the Privacy Commissioner. See the decision of the Tribunal given on 9 November 2011. In a further decision given on 9 February 2012 the Tribunal struck out Ms Heta’s children as second plaintiffs. [7] On 21 February 2012 the...

8. Tangi v ACC [2013] NZACA 9 [pdf, 35 KB]

   ...settled law that the contended point of law must be capable of bona fide and serious argument to qualify for the grant of such leave to appeal. Care must be taken to avoid allowing issues of fact to be dressed up as questions of law as appeals on the former are proscribed. However a mixed question of law and fact can amount to an error of law. [5] Even if the qualifying criteria are made out, this Court has an extensive discretion I the grant or refusal of leave so as to ensure...

9. [2016] NZSSAA 50 (31 May 2016) [pdf, 44 KB]

   ...steps to recover the debt, pursuant to s 86(1) and s 86A of the Social Security Act 1964. The appeal was adjourned for that purpose. [3] Ultimately, submissions were not received from the appellant until 27 November 2015. The appellant was then requested to provide information about her financial circumstances which had been omitted from her earlier submission. Further submissions were received on 14, 21 and 24 December. A Ministry response to these submissions, including calculation...

10. IB v QY LCRO 242 / 2010 (10 February 2012) [pdf, 86 KB]

    ...been drafted by members of the company with the assistance of the AEP and its legal counsel. One of the partners, Mr AZ, acted in that matter, and suggested a few minor changes, but neither he nor anyone else in the firm was involved in the final form of agreement or its signing. [3] The Agreement provided for the eventuality of a member leaving the company either voluntarily or compulsorily (due to default by the Shareholder), or by death. By clause 17, the Agreement provided f...