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1. BN v O Ltd [2023] NZDT 633 (2 November 2023) [pdf, 180 KB]

   ...as part of the purchase price paid postage. When the sewing machine arrived, it was damaged. It was returned to O Ltd who admitted liability for the damage. 2. BN claims $532.30 as replacement cost for the damaged sewing machine and the Tribunal fees for filing the claim. 3. The issue to be resolved are: 4. Is BN entitled to claim $468.90 as replacement cost for the damaged sewing machine and $63.40 Tribunal fees for filing the claim? Is BN entitled to claim $468.90 as replacement...

2. DE v X Ltd [2025] NZDT 129 (11 February 2025) [pdf, 187 KB]

   ...duress and that he would be claiming the $190 back through the Disputes Tribunal. Following receipt of DE’s email to that effect, and his payment of $190, X Ltd shipped the BBQ to DE. 3. DE now claims $399.00, being a refund of $190, the Tribunal filing fee of $59, and $150 for DE’s time. Issues 4. The issues for the Tribunal to determine are: (a) Whether the term of the contract as to the price for shipping has been varied by agreement; (b) Whether there has been a mista...

3. Tenancy Tribunal Annual Report 2024 [pdf, 1 MB]

   ...decision was an interim order; • the amount in dispute was less than $1,000; or • the value of any work in dispute is less than $1,000. Appeals must be filed within 10 working days of the decision. There is no power to extend that deadline for filing an appeal. Access to the Tribunal is inexpensive and easy. An application is commenced by completing an application form and paying a filing fee. The easiest way to complete an application is to use the online forms. About 98 perc...

4. LCRO 197/2013 RN v WB (7 August 2017) [pdf, 134 KB]

   ...New Zealand Law Society Lawyers Complaints Service about both barristers. Complaint [9] Ms RN’s complaint was lengthy and detailed, focusing primarily on Ms DL’s part in the retainer. Ms WB had issued invoices for work she had done on the file. Ms RN’s service complaint can be summarised as allegations that the barristers did not advise her well or manage her expectations adequately. As a result she ended up dissatisfied with the position she found herself in and her inabil...

5. Nisha v Devi [2011] NZIACDT 23 (7 July 2011) [pdf, 90 KB]

   ...client could withdraw, but would receive no refund of fees. [6.4] From 9 May 2009 to 15 August 2009, the Complainant paid fees totalling FJ$2,738 to the Adviser. In September 2009, the Adviser’s Fiji office closed and the Adviser dealt with the file in Auckland. [6.5] On 7 October 2009, the Adviser’s office informed the Complainant another NZ$80 should be paid due to an increase in registration fees. On 16 October 2009, the Complainant paid a further NZ$736.69. [6.6] In October 2...

6. CN v N Ltd [2024] NZDT 744 (26 November 2024) [pdf, 216 KB]

   ...that the hole had been caused by either incorrect storage or damage being caused to the sweater while CN had it. 8. CN is seeking $343.00 which is made up of a refund of the purchase price of $284.00 along with $59.00 for the Disputes Tribunal filing fee. 9. The issues the Tribunal has to consider are: a. Did N Ltd breach the Consumer Guarantees Act 1993 (“CGA”) by supplying a sweater that was not of acceptable quality and did not correspond with the description? CI0...

7. LX v HO Limited [2019] NZDT 1428 (19 June 2019) [pdf, 113 KB]

   ...A Notice of Appeal may be obtained from the Disputes Tribunal website. The Notice must be filed at the District Court of which the Tribunal that made the decision is a division, within 28 days of the decision having been made. There is a $200 filing fee for an appeal. You can only appeal outside of 28 days if you have been granted an extension of time by a District Court Judge. To apply for an extension of time you must file an Interlocutory Application on Notice and a supporting affid...

8. NX v HD [2024] NZDT 233 (28 March 2024) [pdf, 196 KB]

   ...be obtained from the Ministry of Justice, Disputes Tribunal website. The Notice must be filed at the District Court of which the Tribunal that made the decision is a division, within 20 working days of the decision having been made. There is a $200 filing fee for an appeal. You can only appeal outside 20 working days if you have been granted an extension of time by a District Court Judge. To apply for an extension of time you must file an Interlocutory Application on Notice and a supporti...

9. Level One Protocol - AKL - CHCH June 2021 [pdf, 120 KB]

   ...the Court will obtain confirmation from the operator that equivalent standards to those in courthouses are being met. 10. Any concerns about health and safety practices in the Court should be raised with the Registrar in the first instance Filing of documents 11. The Court’s public counters are open for filing. Court documents may be filed in person, by post or by email. 12. A general waiver suspending the requirement to file paper originals and copies remains in place,...

10. MLC - Document A1 - Request for fee waiver, reduction or refund [pdf, 191 KB]

    Page 1 For more information visit www.justice.govt.nz/courts/maori-land-court MLC 02/14 -A1 For more information visit www.justice.govt.nz/courts/maori-land-court request for fee waiver, reduction or refund Mäori Land Court Fees Regulations 2013, Regulation 7(1)(a) document a1 Regulation 7(1)(a) what is this document for? All applications to the Mäori Land Court and Mäori Appellate Court require a fee to be paid before they can be lodged with the Court. You may use this document to...