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1. KC & TC v B Ltd [2024] NZDT 278 (16th April 2024) [pdf, 181 KB]

   ...TC and KC consider the terms of the Consumer Guarantees Act 1993, the CGA, apply to the booking service supplied by B Ltd and that the service was not supplied with reasonable care and skill. B Ltd responds that the CGA does not apply to air travel services by virtue of the Montreal Convention which is adopted into New Zealand law through the Civil Aviation Act. 5. The issues to be decided then are whether the CGA applies to the booking services supplied by B Ltd and, if they do, whe...

2. Enduring Power of Attorney (EPA) In relation to personal care and welfare [docx, 139 KB]

   ...possible future health care procedure; and that is intended to be effective only when the person is not competent. See the Code of Health and Disability Consumers’ Rights set out in the Health and Disability Commissioner (Code of Health and Disability Services Consumers’ Rights) Regulations 1996. Attorney A person appointed by the donor to act for the donor on some or all of the donor’s personal care and welfare matters if the donor becomes mentally incapable. This includes a successor...

3. QT v L Ltd [2024] NZDT 23 (21 February 2024) [pdf, 201 KB]

   ...his children to [location 3] instead. 2. QT sought to be compensated by L Ltd trading as L Ltd (and hereafter: L Ltd) for the rebooking fees of (in total) $660.00. 3. The following issues require to be determined: (a) Did L Ltd provide its services with reasonable care and skill? (b) If there has been a breach, what remedy is appropriate? 4. As a matter of law QT, as the applicant in this proceeding, bears the burden of proof. He has to show that L Ltd breached its legal...

4. 2025-August-FV-Provider-Update.pdf [pdf, 216 KB]

   ...Interpreter Approvals From time to time, you are required to work with clients referred by the Courts where there are language and/or hearing barriers and an interpreter is required. Approval can be sought from your contract manager before interpreter services are engaged by emailing DVReporting@justice.govt.nz. This is also the address for submitting the invoice to be paid when the service is complete. Please note when considering an Interpreting service that you must consult your...

5. CJ & KJ v DW [2023] NZDT 347 (2 August 2023) [pdf, 120 KB]

   ...hours. 2. CJ and KJ took the boat for a sea trial, but did not have it inspected, relying on the statement given at the time by NI (DW’s friend who was involved in the sale process and represented him at the hearing today) that it had last been serviced in April 2022. 3. CJ and KJ kitted out the boat ready for their family to spend two weeks on it over Christmas, but as they set off, a knocking noise was heard from the engine which lost all power. CJ and KJ had the motor inspec...

6. Wellington Standards Committee 2 v Hay [2018] NZLCDT 1 [pdf, 282 KB]

   ...late September 2014 Ms C made a complaint to the NZLS. [45] On or about 28 November 2014 Ms C received a call from Barrie Skinner’s former wife, whom she had known for some years. 10 [46] According to Ms C, Mrs Skinner had received a phone call from her ex-husband from jail. Barrie Skinner had said that Ian Hay had asked him to get a message to Ms C, because he was not allowed to talk to her because of the complaint. Mr Skinner asked his ex-wife to pass on a message to...

7. ET & HT v SX [2024] NZDT 139 (16 March 2024) [pdf, 229 KB]

   ...Application forms and information about the different civil enforcement options are available on the Ministry of Justice’s civil debt page: http://www.justice.govt.nz/fines/about-civil-debt/collect-civil-debt For Civil Enforcement enquiries, please phone 0800 233 222. Help and Further Information Further information and contact details are available on our website: http://disputestribunal.govt.nz. 27. Referee: LK Whineray 28. Date: 21 March 2024 29. http://ww...

8. Director of Proceedings v Health New Zealand [2024] NZHRRT 37 [pdf, 710 KB]

   ...exercises its jurisdiction and issues: A declaration pursuant to section 54(1)(a) of the Health and Disability Commissioner Act 1994 (“the Act”) that the defendant has breached the Health and Disability Commissioner (Code of Health and Disability Services Consumers’ Rights) Regulations 1996 (“the Code”) in respect of Right 4(1) by failing to provide services to the aggrieved person with reasonable care and skill. [3] In the consent memorandum the parties also seek a final orde...

9. Interviewing clients [pdf, 139 KB]

   ...This will enable you to identify if there is a defence to the charges and advise the client of this. Meeting clients, taking instructions and giving advice Guidance for criminal legal aid lawyers https://www.justice.govt.nz/about/lawyers-and-service-providers/legal-aid-lawyers/quality-assurance-framework/legal-aid-practice-standards/ Provide the client with advice on potential sentencing outcomes and/or the risks and benefits of resolution or taking a charge to trial....

10. E Ltd v I Ltd [2023] NZDT 430 (31 August 2023) [pdf, 192 KB]

    ...430 APPLICANT E Ltd RESPONDENT I Ltd The Tribunal orders: I Ltd is to pay E Ltd the sum of $12,831.33 on or before 21 September 2023. Reasons: 1. In January 2022 I Ltd entered into a contract with E Ltd for debt collection services. Under that contract E Ltd will provide its services to collect any debts that I Ltd loads in its system. 2. In January 2023, I Ltd’s director, NP, contacted E Ltd regarding a debt and shared with them an invoice for approximatel...