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1. Revised Part 1 Code of Practice [October 2016] [pdf, 58 KB]

   ...period has highlighted that it is time to re-focus some of our earlier work. As part of the new contracting period, we’ve taken the opportunity to make some changes to the Code of Practice and to simplify how you use some of the programme provider forms. Thanks to all of you who helped us make the Code better for everyone. The feedback we received during our monitoring and auditing visits was a great source of improvements. It is important that you share this update with eve...

2. HRRT Statement of reply [pdf, 386 KB]

   For more information visit www.justice.govt.nz/tribunals The Human Rights Review Tribunal Page 1 For more information visit www.justice.govt.nz/tribunals HRRT 06/09 - 4 Office use only: HRRT NoStatement of Reply What is this form for? Use this form if you are a named as a defendant in a ‘Statement of Claim’ and wish to file a ‘Statement of Reply’ in response to the allegations made against you. Important Information 1. Please print in CAPITAL LETTERS 2. It is important tha...

3. Steele v MSC 2018 Ltd (Removal of Stay and Extension of Time) [2020] NZHRRT 6 [pdf, 467 KB]

   ...notified and a request made for mediation” and that the Tribunal order “mediation to occur by teleconference”). [2] On 16 May 2019 Mr Steele applied to have the stay lifted on grounds that the defendant had (allegedly) ignored “many” requests to mediate and the urgent and interim nature of the proceedings would be undermined. That application was dismissed on 20 May 2019: Steele v MSC 2018 Ltd (Application for Removal of Stay) [2019] NZHRRT 26]. The reasons for the dismissa...

4. OIA-102711.pdf [pdf, 168 KB]

   Justice Centre | 19 Aitken Street DX SX10088 | Wellington T 04 918 8800 | F 04 918 8820 ContactUs@justice.govt.nz | www.justice.govt.nz 3 March 2023 Our ref: OIA 102711 Tēnā koe Official Information Act request: Disputes Tribunal Referee Thank you for your email of 16 February 2023 in which you requested under the Official Information Act 1982 (the Act) information relating to Disputes Tribunal recruitment. Specifically, you requested: “May I ask how did...

5. SH v TS [2021] NZDT 1656 (27 October 2021) [pdf, 179 KB]

   ...liable to contribute in equal proportions to work on a fence.” 4. The provision of the Act that is relevant is section 10. Under section 10 an occupier who wishes the adjacent occupier to contribute to the fence “shall serve him a notice in form 1 of Schedule 1 or to the like effect.” 5. Where immediate work is not required section 10(4) states that “in the absence of an agreement to the contrary the occupier of the adjoining land shall not be liable to contribute to the co...

6. MOJ0610-Responding-to-a-Notice-of-Application-Large-Print.pdf [pdf, 232 KB]

   ...if you want to receive their decision. If you don’t respond, a judge might make a final order without hearing your views. This could affect how much time you spend with the child, or how the child is cared for. 3 3. Complete the form You’ll need to complete a ‘Notice of Response and Affidavit in Support’ form, and file (send or drop off) it at your nearest court. When to file the form You should give your response in the timeframe shown on the ‘Notic...

7. MG & MT v CH [2024] NZDT 671 (26 August 2024) [pdf, 111 KB]

   ...clearly did not satisfy the requirements for an enforceable contract. Further, I consider that the message did not display an intention to be immediately bound; rather, it envisaged that the parties’ lawyers would need to be involved, and the correct formalities would need to be followed. 5. Since the negotiations never led to a binding contract being formed, the applicants were free to change their minds, and they are entitled to receive their deposit back due to a total failure of c...

8. IQ Ltd v D Ltd & Ors [2024] NZDT 674 (8 September 2024) [pdf, 196 KB]

   ...the other party to the contract can sue the agent or the principal. AG and D Limited are therefore jointly and severally liable to pay the $3,863.93. Referee: E Paton-Simpson Date: 8 September 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 rehe...

9. TU v GX [2024] NZDT 373 (4 June 2024) [pdf, 122 KB]

   ...GX failed to make herself available for the hearing. CI0301_CIV_DCDT_Order Page 2 of 3 Referee: John Hogan ` Date: 4 June 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 rehe...

10. Greensmith v Auckland Council (Non-Publication Order) [2025] NZHRRT 30 [pdf, 158 KB]

    ...Senior Courts (Access to Court Documents) Rules 2017 (the Rules), which although not binding on the Tribunal are appropriately adopted to the Tribunal’s unique jurisdiction and processes. [7] Broadly speaking, the Rules provide that a person may request to access to a court document and that any such request must be determined by a judge.6 When considering such a request, a judge is required to balance principles of open justice against the interests of the parties, including pr...