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1. NC v D Ltd [2024] NZDT 683 (30 August 2024) [pdf, 211 KB]

   ...18(6) states - the Tribunal shall determine the dispute according to the substantial merits and justice of the case, and in doing so shall have regard to the law but shall not be bound to give effect to strict legal rights or obligations or to legal forms or technicalities. 6. To “have regard to the law” under s 18(6) includes considering legal principles that the referee is aware of in a fair and unbiased manner and applying the law in an impartial manner, save when strict observa...

2. BX v KI & NI [2024] NZDT 881 (7 June 2024) [pdf, 192 KB]

   ...The Tribunal orders: KI and NI, jointly and severally, are to pay the sum of $16,800.00 to BX on or before 24 June 2024. Reasons: 1. In February 2018, BX saw an advertisement in the “Flatmates Wanted” category on [an online selling platform]. A married couple living in a four-bedroom house in [redacted] were looking for “Professional single or couple who want their own space”, and the rent was “$225 per week”. The advertisement stated: “The house is split in 2. We ha...

3. LL & TH v KT & OC [2025] NZDT 118 (18 February 2025) [pdf, 231 KB]

   ...Court/Tribunal. 10. In this case LL and TH served a fencing notice on KT and OC on 1 July 2024. The notice set out that LL and TH wanted to build a fence as soon as possible and attached quotes for two different heights of fence. It included information required under section 10 of the Act. 11. KT and OC then served a letter which is dated 12 July and was received by LL and TH on 17 July. It says: Cross notice …. Take notice that we object to your ‘notice to fence’ dat...

4. ST v B Ltd [2025] NZDT 193 (20 May 2025) [pdf, 145 KB]

   ...reasonable care and skill? 8. Section 28 of the CGA guarantees that services provided to a consumer must be carried out with reasonable care and skill. B Ltd's workmanship should therefore meet the standard expected of a competent builder performing similar work. 9. ST provided a timeline of issues, summarised as follows: a. 21 June 2022: Washbasin installed on the wrong wall. Rectified on 23 June 2022. No financial loss, but cited as an example of poor project oversight.

5. QW v RH LCRO 166/2012 (18 October 2016) [pdf, 126 KB]

   ...counsel, because Mr BL had responded to the review application on Mr RH’s behalf, and Mr QW wanted representation at the review hearing to proceed on an “equal footing”.5 [51] On [Date] Mr KN indicated he would not be available on [Date], and requested alternative dates. This Office advised the parties that it might be possible to convene a hearing in [Date] if they consented, but that the review hearing would otherwise proceed as scheduled on [Date]. [52] The parties did no...

6. [2017] NZEnvC 135 Save Wanaka Lakefront Reserve v Queenstown Lakes District Council [pdf, 7.6 MB]

   ...relatively insignificant, assuming each loading or unloading manoeuvre is managed with due efficiency. It is appropriate that a time limit be specified to that end. On the basis of the findings in our Interim Decision, we find the Trust's requested wording sensible remedial clarification of the intention of this condition, subject to adding: (a) after the word 'than', the words: as necessary. (b) after the word 'equipment' and before the following comma:

7. [2019] NZEnvC 033 Liu v Auckland Council [pdf, 457 KB]

   ...reasonable grounds for his stated belief that a roof covered in asphalt shingles on this house at this location would have adverse effects on the environment. [3] This decision will address the issues in that order. The basis for the appeal informs discussion of the subsequent issues. The issue of jurisdiction or power to address the appeal should be considered and determined first, because if there is no jurisdiction then that will dispose of the appeal. Consideration of any discre...

8. LCRO 52/2017 BL v JC (30 November 2018) [pdf, 332 KB]

   ...1 13 March 2014 invoice $2,930 (fee component) plus GST and disbursements which included $1,400 (fee component) for the due diligence, review of easements. 5 [23] The Committee noted that having requested Mr JC to provide that advice Ms BL subsequently provided him with “additional clarification and confirmed that she sought advice as to [the] enforceability” of the easement by “[utilising] their neighbour’s existing power cab

9. 2024] NZEmpC 195 Smalley v Hamilton Hindin Greene Ltd [pdf, 297 KB]

   ...resolve the matter, and that by 30 June 2023, HHG was to disclose all relevant documentation held by it pertaining to the matters in dispute. [12] On 4 July 2023, HHG disclosed documents which it said it had gathered in response to the disclosure request. [13] An issue then arose between the parties as to the adequacy of the disclosure which had been provided. Mr Smalley said that because disclosure was inadequate, mediation should not proceed in the meantime. 2 Smalley v...

10. Directory of Official Information P-R [pdf, 997 KB]

    ...required to submit a report of the way it disburses its dollar for dollar grants. Consideration of applications from tertiary institutions to participate in the dollar for dollar subsidy programme is given by the full board. Records Individual requests for financial assistance towards the cost of tertiary education are only accepted on the Foundation’s official application form available from the administrator. A confidential personal file is made up for each applicant. The Board...