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1. BV v JU [2023] NZDT 668 (27 October 2023) [pdf, 181 KB]

   ...of the Tribunal. Specifically, the Referee conducted the proceedings (or a Tribunal investigator carried out an enquiry) in a way that was unfair and prejudiced the result of the proceedings. This means you consider there was a breach of natural justice, as a result of procedural unfairness that affected the result of the proceedings. PLEASE NOTE: Parties need to be aware they cannot appeal a Referee’s finding of fact. Where a Referee has made a decision on the issues raised as part...

2. NF v EN [2024] NZDT 165 (26 February 2024) [pdf, 186 KB]

   ...acting in a particular way towards their neighbour. 17. However, I note that there appears to have been some misunderstanding by both parties about their legal rights and obligations under the cross-lease. Now that the parties understand those matters more fully, it is hopeful that there will not be any further breaches. 18. XP indicated that EN was not likely to want to communicate with NF. NF agreed that if she needed to raise an issue with EN, she would do so by dropping a note...

3. KL v SH [2023] NZDT 367 (14 June 2023) [pdf, 181 KB]

   ...discharged. 3. KL filed a claim on the basis that while he had paid the agreed price and had received the car, there was still money owing on the vehicle and the security interest had not been discharged. 4. Prior to the first hearing of this matter on 9 March 2023 SH provided KL with some evidence that the outstanding amount had been paid. However, there was still a security interest registered against the vehicle, so the hearing was adjourned to allow evidence of that discharg...

4. ET v EF Ltd [2023] NZDT 567 (26 November 2023) [pdf, 179 KB]

   ...of the Tribunal. Specifically, the Referee conducted the proceedings (or a Tribunal investigator carried out an enquiry) in a way that was unfair and prejudiced the result of the proceedings. This means you consider there was a breach of natural justice, as a result of procedural unfairness that affected the result of the proceedings. PLEASE NOTE: Parties need to be aware they cannot appeal a Referee’s finding of fact. Where a Referee has made a decision on the issues raised as part...

5. NH v QM [2023] NZDT 487 (28 August 2023) [pdf, 197 KB]

   ...of the Tribunal. Specifically, the Referee conducted the proceedings (or a Tribunal investigator carried out an enquiry) in a way that was unfair and prejudiced the result of the proceedings. This means you consider there was a breach of natural justice, as a result of procedural unfairness that affected the result of the proceedings. PLEASE NOTE: Parties need to be aware they cannot appeal a Referee’s finding of fact. Where a Referee has made a decision on the issues raised as part...

6. SX v A Ltd [2023] NZDT 462 (19 September 2023) [pdf, 204 KB]

   ...of the Tribunal. Specifically, the Referee conducted the proceedings (or a Tribunal investigator carried out an enquiry) in a way that was unfair and prejudiced the result of the proceedings. This means you consider there was a breach of natural justice, as a result of procedural unfairness that affected the result of the proceedings. PLEASE NOTE: Parties need to be aware they cannot appeal a Referee’s finding of fact. Where a Referee has made a decision on the issues raised as part...

7. DE & XE v SC [2024] NZDT 71 (15 January 2024) [pdf, 194 KB]

   ...decision of the Tribunal. Specifically, the Referee conducted the proceedings (or a Tribunal investigator carried out an enquiry) in a way that was unfair and prejudiced the result of the proceedings. This means you consider there was a breach of natural justice, as a result of procedural unfairness that affected the result of the proceedings. PLEASE NOTE: Parties need to be aware they cannot appeal a Referee’s finding of fact. Where a Referee has made a decision on the issues raised...

8. XH v T Ltd [2024] NZDT 746 (2 November 2024) [pdf, 188 KB]

   ...of the Tribunal. Specifically, the Referee conducted the proceedings (or a Tribunal investigator carried out an enquiry) in a way that was unfair and prejudiced the result of the proceedings. This means you consider there was a breach of natural justice, as a result of procedural unfairness that affected the result of the proceedings. PLEASE NOTE: Parties need to be aware they cannot appeal a Referee’s finding of fact. Where a Referee has made a decision on the issues raised as part...

9. Witana v Capill - Otarihau 2B1C (2025) 289 Taitokerau MB 168 (289 TTK 168) [pdf, 217 KB]

   ...legal principles apply? [7] To obtain an interim injunction, the applicant must demonstrate that:1 (a) There is a serious question to be tried; (b) The balance of convenience is in favour of an injunction; and (c) It is in the interests of justice to grant an injunction. [8] I consider these in turn. He pātai motuhake hei whakawā? Is there a serious question? [9] An application seeking an interim injunction is not a stand-alone proceeding. It is an interlocutory applicat...

10. IN v EW [2025] NZDT 3 (10 April 2025) [pdf, 195 KB]

    ...of the Tribunal. Specifically, the Referee conducted the proceedings (or a Tribunal investigator carried out an enquiry) in a way that was unfair and prejudiced the result of the proceedings. This means you consider there was a breach of natural justice, as a result of procedural unfairness that affected the result of the proceedings. PLEASE NOTE: Parties need to be aware they cannot appeal a Referee’s finding of fact. Where a Referee has made a decision on the issues raised as part...