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1. EC & KC v CT & ZR [2022] NZDT 190 (17 October 2022) [pdf, 199 KB]

   ...settlement and after 2 contractors had intervened. 30. Accordingly, the Tribunal finds that the claim has not been proven and must be dismissed. Referee: L. Mueller Date: 17 October 2022 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...

2. BM v X Ltd [2020] NZDT 1583 (23 June 2020) [pdf, 128 KB]

   ...by email. 6. In the hearing, I gave BM a copy of X Ltd.’s 31 March 2021 email, a copy of s 10 of the Disputes Tribunal Act and a copy of my 13 January 2021 order. I gave BM an opportunity to adjourn the hearing and seek advice about that information. He declined that opportunity. Therefore, I am making this decision on the information presented in the hearings to date. 7. The issue to determine is whether the Disputes Tribunal has the jurisdiction to hear this claim. Doe...

3. MD v D Ltd [2019] NZDT 1513 (12 August 2019) [pdf, 194 KB]

   ...claim, MD emailed the Tribunal to advise that a payment of $2,500.00 had been received from DL that morning reducing the amount claimed to $5,343.00 plus interest. [3] I have to decide: (a) who the parties to the contract were; (b) whether DL performed its obligations under its contract with MD; (c) if MD was entitled to cancel the contract; and (d) whether DL is liable to pay the whole or any part of the amount claimed. [4] The applicable law is the law of contract and the Co...

4. HK v F Ltd [2024] NZDT 698 (7 November 2024) [pdf, 214 KB]

   ...component and it would be reasonable to expect there would be several other components connecting to that part. The claim under the manufacturer’s warranty must therefore fail. CI0301_CIV_DCDT_Order Page 2 of 3 8. HK also stated the warranty information was misleading. However I find that claim has not been proven. HK agreed the warranty was stated to be on the inverter motor only. Although HK thought this related to the inner workings of the machine, he did not seek clarity...

5. Te Manutukutuku Issue 31 [pdf, 5.3 MB]

   ...areas of justice, education, health, broadcasting, youth programmes sport and recreation. He has also been associated with iwi business and man­ agement developments. His ties with the Tribunal stretch back to its genesis. He was secretary to former Maori MP Matiu Rata who was responsi­ ble for the idea of establishing a body to investigate Maori claims. "For me the issues still are education, communication and employment_" "For me the issues still are edu...

6. DX v KD & I Ltd [2025] NZDT 77 (19 February 2025) [pdf, 207 KB]

   ...loss has been suffered. Findings Contract 9. I find a binding contract was entered into by the parties. 10. DX argues there was no sale and purchase agreement entered into, just an invoice rendered. However, in New Zealand, the only forms of contract that are required to be in writing and signed are contracts for the sale and purchase of an interest in land and contracts of guarantee. The agreement reached between DX and I Ltd was for the sale and purchase of a chattel being...

7. M Ltd v AAI [2023] NZDT 578 (11 August 2023) [pdf, 193 KB]

   ...TRIBUNAL [2023] NZDT 578 APPLICANT M Ltd RESPONDENT AAI The Tribunal orders: AAI is to pay the sum of $8,000.00 to M Ltd on or before Monday 28 August 2023. Reasons: 1. In August 2021, AAI submitted a Consignment Quote Request form to M Ltd for a [designer purse]. The form stated, “We only sell authentic items.” He shipped the purse to M Ltd in [Country]. M Ltd received the purse in September 2021, and an artificial intelligence-enabled authenticatio...

8. NI v FI & MI & GI [2023] NZDT 592 (13 October 2023) [pdf, 96 KB]

   ...respondents damaged the aircraft when moving it, and as they are not responsible for any deterioration after it was delivered to NI’s shed, the claim is dismissed. Referee: K Edwards Date: 13 October 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...

9. TG v E Ltd [2024] NZDT 289 (10 May 2024) [pdf, 102 KB]

   ...October 2021 for substantial renovations to the applicant’s home. The contract was terminated by the applicant in July 2022 before the works were completed. TG’s written submissions provide full detail of her dissatisfaction with E Ltd’s performance. The claim 5. Generally, TG says that a project cost blowout occurred and was caused by E Ltd and its lack of financial transparency. Due to that she has refused to pay E Ltd’s two final invoices ($24,890.65) and seeks a decl...

10. EI & MQ v M Ltd [2024] NZDT 485 (19 June 2024) [pdf, 95 KB]

    ...February 2024, agreed to wait a further six weeks for the delivery of a replacement bed package based on M Ltd advising that was how long it would take. After 10 weeks, MQ and EI contacted M Ltd inquiring as to where the bed package was. They were informed it was on a container and there was no delivery date provided. In mid-April MQ and EI contacted M Ltd and advised if they could not provide a delivery date then they wanted a refund. M Ltd at first asked for an extension to 31 May 2024 t...