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1. TH v BG Ltd [2019] NZDT 1515 (12 August 2019) [pdf, 202 KB]

   ...care and skill, and in accordance with all laws and legal requirements? Was it reasonably fit for purpose? If not, was it a substantial failure? b) What sum, if any, is payable or refundable to TH? Is the cost of her structural engineering report a consequential loss? To what extent would it need to have been done anyway? CI0301_CIV_DCDT_Order Page 2 of 4 Was the work done with reasonable care and skill, and in accordance with all laws and legal requirements? Was it reasonably fit...

2. Statutes-Amendment-Bill_FINAL.pdf [pdf, 1.4 MB]

   ...ment of Conservation Minister of Conservation Amendment Act 1996 Hon Tama Potaka 9. Coroners Act 2006 Ministzy of Justice Minister for Comts Hon Nicole McKee 10. Credit Contracts and Ministzy of Business, Innovation and Minister of Commerce and Consumer Finance Act Em2loyment Consumer Affairs 2003 Hon Andrew Bayly 11. Criminal Investigations Ministzy of Justice Minister of Justice (Bodily Samples) Act Hon Paul Goldsmith 1995 12. Criminal Records Ministzy of Justice Minister of Ju...

3. NE v MG [2025] NZDT 88 (20 May 2025) [pdf, 190 KB]

   ...that she purchased a cat from the Respondent. The cat had medical issues and had to be euthanised soon after the purchase. The Applicant seeks an amount for the price of the cat as well as related veterinary costs. 2. The relevant law is the Consumer Guarantees Act 1993 (‘the Act’); in particular, the guarantee (section 6) of ‘acceptable quality.’ The issues to be determined by the Tribunal are: (a) Was the cat supplied by the Respondent to the Applicant of acceptable q...

4. G Ltd v JC [2024] NZDT 447 (1 May 2024) [pdf, 190 KB]

   ...5. The issues to be determined are: • Did G Ltd perform its building services with reasonable care and skill? • If not, what remedy is available to JC? Did G Ltd perform its building services with reasonable care and skill? 6. The Consumer Guarantees Act 1993 (‘CGA’) provides statutory guarantees to consumers, the relevant guarantee in this case being that a supplier will carry out its service with reasonable care and skill (section 28, CGA). CI0301_CIV_DCDT_Orde...

5. EC v NI [2023] NZDT 734 (14 December 2023) [pdf, 189 KB]

   ...The issues to be resolved are: a. Was the job carried out with reasonable care and skill and was it fit for purpose? b. If not, is any payment due? Was the job carried out with reasonable care and skill and was it fit for purpose? 5. The Consumer Guarantees Act 1993 (CGA) implies into all consumer contracts a set of minimum standards (guarantees) for goods and services when they are supplied in trade to consumers. The relevant sections regarding guarantees are in s 28 -that a...

6. ZQ v S Ltd and others [2024] NZDT 707 (12 August 2024) [pdf, 115 KB]

   ...view, in favour of consumers where there is doubt. I find therefore that S Ltd has breached the CGA with respect to the decision to carry out the work. If so, what compensation is payable? 16. When one party to a contract breaches the CGA, consequential losses may be claimed, amongst other things. Losses arising as a consequence of the breach of the guarantee need to reasonably foreseeable as liable to result from the breach (section 32(c) of the CGA). 17. ZQ claims the cost of...

7. JL v P Ltd & SX [2024] NZDT 685 (27 August 2024) [pdf, 203 KB]

   ...to produce the outcome made known, or a failure to produce the outcome within the agreed timeframe? c. If not, what is the remedy? Who supplied the services and who were the contracting parties? 9. The common law of contract and the Consumer Guarantees Act 1993 (CGA) apply. 10. JL’s position is that she engaged the company then known as Company P Limited to supply the services. In support she says that the Director is QV and that she spoke with him directly in late 202...

8. BT v KY [2025] NZDT 180 (22 April 2025) [pdf, 107 KB]

   ...he did the inspection. He got 5 of the panes replaced and is claiming the costs of replacement ($3,252.99). The law 2. BT must prove his claim on the balance of probabilities (in other words what is more likely than not). 3. Under the Consumer Guarantees Act 1993 (CGA) there is a guarantee that a supplier of services must exercise reasonable care and skill when providing the services to a consumer. KY was the supplier in trade of the pre-inspection services and BT was the cons...

9. XP v L Ltd [2025] NZDT 152 (9 May 2025) [pdf, 183 KB]

   ...orders: 1. L Ltd is to pay XP $2,075.19 on or before 6 June 2025. 2. The remainder of the claim is dismissed. Reasons Introduction 1. XP purchased [chilli seeds] from L Ltd. XP says she was sent the wrong seeds and claims $30,000.00 in consequential income losses. 2. The issues to be resolved are: a. What was the nature of the relationship between XP and L Ltd? b. Did L Ltd supply the seeds XP purchased? c. If not, is XP entitled to claim $30,000? What was the nature...

10. Electoral-Voting-Age-Legislation_FINAL.pdf [pdf, 6.6 MB]

    ...the freedom from discrimination on the basis of age in the NZBORA. I will report back to the Cabinet Legislation Committee with further advice on whether this distinction can be justified when seeking approval to introduce the Bill to next year. Consequential changes 44 Lowering the voting age will require a number of consequential changes. The following changes will apply even if the voting age is only lowered for local elections: 44.1 Enrolment is currently compulsory. Failure...