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1. Heng v Yap [2014] NZIACDT 65 (28 May 2014) [pdf, 175 KB]

   ...had not received accurate advice at the outset. [12] The Statement of Complaint provided particulars of the grounds of complaint: [12.1] The matters potentially founding negligence or incompetence are: [12.1.1] The complainant, before giving informed instructions, needed accurate advice as to his prospects of success in the EOI pool. Whether he could reasonably expect to migrate to New Zealand or not would turn on that information. [12.1.2] The advice he received was wrong and, as a...

2. BO & UO v KQ & Ors [2024] NZDT 149 (12 April 2024) [pdf, 193 KB]

   ...$5,500.00. After discussing this at the hearing, J reduced its claim to $5,500.00. For these reasons I find the amount of $5,500.00 is fair and reasonable. Referee: C Murphy Date: 12 April 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...

3. L Ltd v I Ltd [2023] NZDT 197 (19 May 2023) [pdf, 172 KB]

   ...due to the urgency with which L Ltd wanted the job to be booked and undertaken – either party could CI0301_CIV_DCDT_Order Page 2 of 3 have waited until access to the site was available to determine whether or not the contract could be performed. As I do not regard the 50% part-payment as a deposit, and because a deposit is usually in the vicinity of 10% of the contract price, I consider a 10% deposit equivalent a reasonable amount to be retained by I Ltd. 8. I note that L Lt...

4. Starik v Auckland Council [2016] NZWHT Auckland 5 [pdf, 491 KB]

   ...texture-coated fibre-cement clad areas and replacement of damaged timber and internal items was required. [14] By the time this claim was in adjudication Mr Light no longer had a contract as a WHRS assessor. In November 2015, Peninsula Homes made a request to engage Mr Light as its expert witness. The Tribunal advised that as Mr Light was no longer under contract to WHRS he may perform this role. [15] Mr Wiemann was subsequently appointed as the WHRS assessor. Mr Wiemann...

5. JA v KQ & BT [2021] NZDT 1355 (20 January 2021) [pdf, 190 KB]

   ...communication with either of the directors in which they may even potentially be caught by the provisions of section 43, FTA. The claim is therefore struck out. Referee: Date: 20 January 2021 CI0301_CIV_DCDT_Order 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 re...

6. CL v NV [2024] NZDT 123 (31 January 2024) [pdf, 196 KB]

   ...description of the collision and the cost claimed for repair is reasonable given the repairs carried out and the nature of the damage. Referee: Hannan DTR Date: 31 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 reh...

7. HU Ltd v HO [2024] NZDT 19 (31 January 2024) [pdf, 106 KB]

   ...tradespeople from Monday to Friday at a special rate. In this case, HO had asked for accommodation for “a night or two”, the first night being a Monday. After he had stayed three nights, BX sent him a message, asking him about his intentions and informing him that the hotel was fully booked over the coming weekend, which was Labour Weekend. HO had apparently wished, or expected, to be able to stay on during that weekend. The hotel had only seven rooms, and she had helped him to find ac...

8. T Ltd v BE [2024] NZDT 78 (17 January 2024) [pdf, 96 KB]

   ...service at T Ltd’s cost for her home office. 3. T Ltd discovered in 2017 that it was paying a direct debit for a [internet provider] internet connection. TQ said he believed at this time it was likely this was for his father, who by now was also a former director and shareholder of the company. It appears TQ encountered significant difficulties in dealing with [internet provider] because the account/connection was not in the name of the company or in his name. 4. TQ described o...

9. KT Ltd v TL [2024] NZDT 766 (19 November 2024) [pdf, 85 KB]

   ...against TL only, even if it might also have a valid claim against his ex-wife. 5. Since the debt is admitted, an order is made for payment of the debt. Referee: E Paton-Simpson Date: 19 November 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...

10. Rendell v Attorney-General [2024] NZHRRT 7 [pdf, 238 KB]

    ...DECISION OF TRIBUNAL1 1 This decision is to be cited as Rendell v Attorney-General [2024] NZHRRT 7. Note publication restrictions. IN THE HUMAN RIGHTS REVIEW TRIBUNAL [2024] NZHRRT 7 I TE TARAIPIUNARA MANA TANGATA 2 [1] Mr Rendell made an information privacy request to the Police under the Privacy Act 1993 (the Act).2 The request stems from dealings he had with the New Zealand Police (Police) which resulted in a conviction for dangerous driving in 2018. [2] The Police re...