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1. Wellington Standards Committee 2 v Austin [2016] NZLCDT 33 [pdf, 62 KB]

   ...conduct and to withdraw the earlier proposed alternatives of misconduct and negligence. Leave was granted accordingly and following submissions on penalty the Tribunal imposed the following orders: 1. A censure was given to the practitioner, the form of which is attached as Appendix 2 to this decision. 2. A fine of $3,000 was imposed. 3. An order for costs of the Standards Committee in the sum of $11,086, pursuant to s 249. 4. An order was made pursuant to s 257 against the New...

2. TT v KU [2020] NZDT 1324 (9 September 2020) [pdf, 230 KB]

   ...Contibution to grazing 120.00 Less value (as assessed by Ms TT) 2,000.00 $5,320.00 Referee: J Robertshawe Date: 9 September 2020 CI0301_CIV_DCDT_Order Page 5 of 5 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 r...

3. [2019] NZEmpC 118 Lorigan v Infinity Automotive Ltd [pdf, 421 KB]

   ...2018. [4] On 24 September 2018, Infinity’s lawyers sent an email to Mr Lorigan, requesting him to comply with the Court’s costs judgment and pay the sum of $14,495 for costs without delay. Advice as to when payment could be expected was also requested. Evidence before the Court suggests there was no response. [5] On 12 November 2018, I issued a compliance order, because, at that time, there had been a default in payment. [6] I ordered Mr Lorigan to comply by 23 November 2...

4. [2018] NZSSAA 31 (5 July 2018) [pdf, 145 KB]

   ...AP.141-SW00, 6 August 2001 at [27]. 2 Arbuthnot v Chief Executive of the Department of Work and Income [2007] NZSC 55. 3 Ibid at [20] and [26]. 4 2016 providing his new bank account number, the Ministry’s file note recording this information, and ss 82, 82A and 83 of the Social Security Act 1964 (the Act). [13] The relevant provision of s 82 is s 82(7) which requires a current bank account number to be provided; s 82A requires a beneficiary to provide a tax fil...

5. KD and FO v LWF Ltd [2020] NZDT 1446 (19 August 2020) [pdf, 216 KB]

   ...ORDER OF DISPUTES TRIBUNAL District Court [2020] NZDT 1446 APPLICANT KD and FO RESPONDENT LWF Ltd The Tribunal hereby orders: LWF Ltd is to pay $5039.27 to KD and FO on or before 9 September 2020. Reasons 1. KD and FO formed a contract with LWF Ltd on 8 February 2019, to hold their wedding, planned for 4 April 2020, at LWF Ltd's wedding venue. 2. The contract price was variable according to the number of wedding guests with final guest numbers to be...

6. Factsheet: The number of people impacted by family violence over time [pdf, 178 KB]

   ...offences are flagged by Police. Evidence suggests that the number of people impacted by family violence offending has been declining over the long-term. However, there is little evidence on whether this offending is being substituted with other forms of coercive and controlling behaviour. Statistical significance describes our confidence that the difference between two survey estimates is real. Differences that are not statistically significant could be driven by who happened to...

7. LW v QT Ltd [2023] NZDT 170 (7 June 2023) [pdf, 219 KB]

   ...with QT Ltd by parking where she did and what were the terms of that contract? 11. A contract may be defined as a legally binding agreement or a promise or set of promises between two or more parties that the law will enforce. For a contract to be formed there needs to be an agreement, an intention to create legal relations and consideration. There also needs to be certainty and clarity as to what is being agreed between the parties. 12. Photographs attached to an email sent by QT...

8. ND v EN [2022] NZDT 263 (13 December 2022) [pdf, 149 KB]

   ...to enter into the contract. 10. The buyer’s position is that at the Open Home, they asked if there were any leaks or any known defects. They say the response was there were none. They say this reflected the real estate agent’s disclosure form which did not identify any leaks in the roof or elsewhere. In summary, they say this representation was false, intentional and that they relied on it, as it affected the sale and the price offered. In support, they point to the change in the...

9. HK v UB Ltd [2024] NZDT 252 (28 March 2024) [pdf, 199 KB]

   ...deposit. The Invoice clearly states the payment represents 50% of the accepted quote as per the Terms and Conditions. Both parties agree the original price agreed between them was $4,538.77. CI0301_CIV_DCDT_Order Page 2 of 4 7. A contract can be formed orally or in writing. Terms of contract are those that are agreed prior. I find that there was a contract between the parties and that the term of the contract as to price was in writing. Contract terms can be varied by agreement...

10. Savage v Accident Compensation Corporation (Revision of Decision under former Act) [2023] NZACC 203 [pdf, 161 KB]

    IN THE DISTRICT COURT AT WELLINGTON I TE KŌTI-Ā-ROHE KI TE WHANGANUI-A-TARA [2023] NZACC 203 ACR 199/22 UNDER THE ACCIDENT COMPENSATION ACT 2001 IN THE MATTER OF AN APPEAL UNDER SECTION 149 OF THE ACT BETWEEN GRAHAME SAVAGE Appellant AND ACCIDENT COMPENSATION CORPORATION Respondent Hearing: 11 December 2023 Held at: Auckland/Tāmaki Makaurau Appearances: The Appellant is self-represented H Ifwersen for the Accident Compensation