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1. BC & others v QK [2023] NZDT 137 (5 June 2023) [pdf, 194 KB]

   ...goods supplied by suppliers in trade to consumers. The term “trade” is defined in s 2 of the CGA as “any trade, business, industry, profession, occupation, activity of commerce, or undertaking relating to the supply or acquisition of goods or services.” The term “business” is defined as any undertaking, whether carried on for gain or reward or not, or any undertaking in the course of which goods or services are acquired or supplied, whether free of charge or not. The term “un...

2. U Ltd v B Ltd (2023) NZDT 591 (14 November 2023) [pdf, 204 KB]

   ...alternative truck hire, and $25,282.95 being the loss in value between purchasing and selling the truck. 6. The issues to be determined are: CI0301_CIV_DCDT_Order Page 2 of 4 • Did B LTD breach the contract by failing to provide its service to a reasonable standard and within an agreed (or reasonable) timeframe? • Did B LTD agree to pay the cost of U LTD’s alternative truck hire? • What damages resulted from any breach of contract by B LTD? Did B L...

3. DQ v IC [2023] NZDT 710 (17 December 2023) [pdf, 207 KB]

   ...agreed between the parties and may also have terms which can be implied by law. An example of this type of law is the Consumer Guarantees Act 1993 (“CGA”). The CGA implies into contracts a set of minimum standards (guarantees) for goods and services supplied in trade to consumers. Section 6 CGA says goods, which includes an animal, must be of an acceptable quality. Further explanations of that phrase are offered in s7 CGA. 9. Having carefully considered the evidence, I find...

4. UH v C Ltd [2024] NZDT 484 (12 June 2024) [pdf, 180 KB]

   ...considered that it must have been clear to BI that UH was involved in the recruitment process in a professional way, and would expect to be paid by C Ltd. [5] BI said that he had been unaware that UH was intending to charge a fee for her recruitment services. He had been surprised to receive an invoice from her, as she had previously assisted her sister to find employment with C Ltd, for which she had charged no fee. He said that he had never CI0301_CIV_DCDT_Order Page 2 of 3 used...

5. LG v J Ltd [2024] NZDT 818 (14 October 2024) [pdf, 129 KB]

   ...The Tribunal orders: J Ltd is to pay LG the sum of $2249.00 on or before 5.00pm on 4th November 2024. Reasons: 1. J Ltd did not provide any contact details nor attend the hearing. I tried unsuccessfully to contact someone on the customer services number, to no avail. The absence of a party does not prevent the hearing from proceeding. 2. LG purchased a [sofa] in September 2023 for the sum of $2099.00. The leather sofa boasted two electrically reclining seats with built in US...

6. NE & QE v LH [2024] NZDT 759 (7 November 2024) [pdf, 104 KB]

   ...words, nor understand what version of the agreement was used. 8. The Tribunal acknowledges versions of the standard-form agreement do contain vendor warranties, and these often include a provision that items of plant and equipment which provide services to the property be delivered in reasonable working order at the time of settlement. NE and QE say the problem with drainage affecting the toilet was pre-existing at the time of settlement, and therefore the toilet was not in reasonab...

7. OIA-121906.pdf [pdf, 915 KB]

   Justice Centre | 19 Aitken Street DX SX10088 | Wellington T 04 918 8800 | F 04 918 8820 ContactUs@justice.govt.nz | www.justice.govt.nz 16 June 2025 Ref: OIA 121906 Tēnā koe Official Information Act request: Legal aid Services legal aid provider data Thank you for your email of 6 May 2025 requesting information relating to criminal legal aid providers under the Official Information Act 1982 (the Act). On 15 May 2025, the Ministry of Justice (the Ministry) emailed you to clarif...

8. Media guide for reporting in the courts and tribunals [pdf, 560 KB]

   ...on the work of New Zealand’s courts and tribunals. The Ministry of Justice is working with the judiciary and our justice sector colleagues to help make sure New Zealand is a safe and just society. We do this by delivering people-centred justice services to provide access to justice for all New Zealanders, including: • Working with the judiciary to deliver services across the Supreme Court, Court of Appeal, High Court, 58 District Courts, Coroners Court, Environment Court, Employment...

9. Media guide for reporting in the courts and tribunals [pdf, 804 KB]

   ...on the work of New Zealand’s courts and tribunals. The Ministry of Justice is working with the judiciary and our justice sector colleagues to help make sure New Zealand is a safe and just society. We do this by delivering people-centred justice services to provide access to justice for all New Zealanders, including: • Working with the judiciary to deliver services across the Supreme Court, Court of Appeal, High Court, 58 District Courts, Coroners Court, Environment Court, Employment...

10. Shi v REAA (reserved decision) [2013] NZREADT 2 [pdf, 62 KB]

    ...enable her to have a one year open work permit – despite her conviction for kidnapping, and other relevant/standard documents. [23] The applicant’s letter relevantly recorded in relation to the offending: [a] Her friends borrowed her cellphone on the way back from town after a night out in March 2004; [b] The applicant later discovered it had been used to contact the kidnapping victim; [c] The applicant felt scared as she thought there may be a feud between her friend...