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1. HN v D Ltd [2025] NZDT 136 (14 February 2025) [pdf, 209 KB]

   ...$10,000. The original claim also included a decontamination cost of over $7,000 but this was abandoned by Mr M of J Ltd at the hearing on 14 February 2025. 3. The issues to resolve the claim are: a. Did D Ltd use reasonable care in: i. Servicing the frost pot in the workshop? ii. Having fire protection equipment available? b. If not, what are the reasonable and foreseeable losses to Mr N for D Ltd is liable? Did C Ltd use reasonable care in servicing the frost pot in the w...

2. B Ltd v BU [2025] NZDT 232 (23 July 2025) [pdf, 181 KB]

   ...(Disputes Tribunal Act 1988) ORDER OF DISPUTES TRIBUNAL [2025] NZDT 232 APPLICANT B Ltd RESPONDENT BU The Tribunal orders: The claim is dismissed. Reasons 1. B Ltd (B Ltd) had a contract with BU (BU) to provide certain services at events in [city 1]. The contract was dated 11 June 2019. The expiry of the contract was originally 17 June 2022. However, under that contract there were 2 rights of renewal of one year each (total 2 years) which were exerci...

3. UQ v TC [2025] NZDT 125 (21 May 2025) [pdf, 180 KB]

   ...advice that he had lost his job in April, I consider it is possible to make a finding that it was most likely that the Training Advisor must have known the problems TC was encountering prior to the expiry of the 60 day period. 13. The delivery of services by UQ is covered by the Consumer Guarantees Act 1993 (CGA). Even though the course in this case relates to [subject], I consider that trade qualifications in general are services that are ordinarily acquired for personal use. This me...

4. Im-just-content-to-them-ECPAT-research-summary-2025-RGB.pdf [pdf, 1.8 MB]

   ...gratification culture,” describing how some students “just sort of SEVERAL PRACTITIONERS SPOKE OF STUDENTS RECEIVING MONEY OR MATERIAL ITEMS IN EXCHANGE FOR SEXUAL CONTENT, SOMETIMES AS MUCH AS “$500 CASH PER PICTURE,” OR TO OBTAIN ITEMS LIKE “PHONES, MONEY OR VAPES.” 6 7 DISCUSSION AND IMPLICATIONS Participants who had been targeted by multiple perpetrators, experienced sustained coercion or physical violence, or endured prolonged exploitation without positive i...

5. Kaupapa Maori Report [pdf, 1.7 MB]

   0 What’s working for Māori? A Kaupapa Māori perspective on the responsiveness of the Integrated Safety Response pilot to Māori Synthesis Evaluation Report 1 Report Information Report title: What’s working for Māori? A Kaupapa Māori perspective on the responsiveness of the Integrated Safety Response pilot to Māori - Synthesis Evaluation Report Prepared for Joint Venture Business Unit Prepared by Nan Wehipeihana Research Evaluation Con

6. CL v BK [2021] NZDT 1612 (9 August 2021) [pdf, 225 KB]

   ...replaced. 15. The question is whether BK has any legal liability for this miscommunication. 16. The relevant law is the Consumer Guarantees Act 1993 (“CGA”). The CGA imposes guarantees on persons who supply certain types of goods and services in trade. The CGA applies to the services that BK supplied to CL. 17. Section 28 CGA states that where services are provided to a consumer there is a guarantee that the service provider will exercise reasonable care and skill. 18...

7. EM & LM v KQ [2021] NZDT 1451 (7 April 2021) [pdf, 136 KB]

   ...would be painted. The cost was $13,324.00 plus GST, a total of $15,322.60 including GST. Has there been a misrepresentation under the Fair Trading Act 1986? 7. Section 13 FTA states that “no person in trade, in connection with the supply of services ….. make a false or misleading representation that services are of a particular kind, standard, quality …..or that they are supplied by …..a person of a particular trade, qualification, or skill….”. 8. The applicants ga...

8. SK v UW [2024] NZDT 607 (13 September 2024) [pdf, 205 KB]

   ...Both parties attended. Issues 4. The issues I need to determine are: (a) Did NQB’s standard terms and conditions include a term that riding lessons were non- refundable? If so, is that term binding on SK? (b) Did UW fail to carry out the services she provided to SK and her children with reasonable care and skill? (c) Is SK entitled to a refund of the riding lessons she paid for, but her children did not use? (d) Is SK entitled to a refund of the overpayment she made to UW of...

9. BC v E Ltd [2025] NZDT 213 (21 May 2025) [pdf, 191 KB]

   ...2024, BC paid E Ltd’s invoice of $7,084.00 for the leather and subsequently paid $4,000 to the upholsterer. 7. BC seeks a refund of the $5,094.50 he paid to E Ltd. Issues: 8. The issues for the Tribunal to consider are: (a) Whether the service provided by E Ltd was fit for the particular purpose made known. CI0301_CIV_DCDT_Order Page 2 of 4 (b) Whether the parties agree to a resolution by way of provision by E Ltd of leather for reupholstering at trade cost. (c...

10. Universal Homes Limited 155 [pdf, 989 KB]

    ...(550 Don Buck Road, Massey). 6. UHL takes a neutral stance on the relief sought . Dated at Auckland the 31st day of October 2017. Universal Homes Limited by their solicitors and duly authorised agents BERRY SIMONS: S J Simons ADDRESS FOR SERVICE OF UNIVERSAL HOMES LIMITED Berry Simons PO Box 3144 Shortland Street AUCKLAND 1140 Telephone: (09) 969 2300 Facsimile: (09) 969 2304 Email: sue@berrysimons.co.nz Contact person: Sue Simons, Partner Page 3