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1. LM v JD & TD [2022] NZDT 6 (8 March 2022) [pdf, 224 KB]

   ...states that the fence was well built and is still quite strong. SN acknowledged that the fence could do with some minor maintenance and a paint and if that maintenance was carried out, he would expect the fence to provide another 10 years of durable service. 14. LM made the submission that the fence was not on the boundary and should therefore be replaced. However, I cannot make a finding that the fence should be removed because it encroaches for three reasons: a. the fence may h...

2. UG v NI & II [2022] NZDT 50 (24 May 2022) [pdf, 145 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. http://www.justice.govt.nz/fines/about-civil-debt/collect-civil-debt http://disp...

3. CW Ltd v KI [2020] NZDT 1359 (21 October 2020) [pdf, 194 KB]

   ...The Tribunal orders: KI is to pay $1,044.75 to CW Ltd on or before 11 November 2020; and CW Ltd is to deliver the remaining books in their possession to KI forthwith. Reasons 1. KI engaged CW Ltd trading as QQ to provide printing services for a children’s book she had written and illustrated. Just prior to the book order, QQ had printed 250 calendars for KI. 2. QQ quoted $1,144.25 incl GST to print 100 x 28-page books and a proof was sent which KI approved. 3....

4. FV v UE Ltd [2022] NZDT 140 (1 September 2022) [pdf, 179 KB]

   ...she purchased the from UE Ltd. She did not keep the receipt, and no longer has the bank account she may have paid from as she has since moved to Australia, she also said she may have paid cash. She explained that she was told as part of the UE Ltd service these were kept on file. At the hearing [Respondent’s representative], representing the respondent, explained that UE Ltd does not believe it supplied the original dryer. He said that UE Ltd was unable to find any record of the sale, an...

5. NU v OA [2023] NZDT 748 (19 December 2023) [pdf, 224 KB]

   ...fulfils the definition of a consumer as it is provided for in the Consumer Guarantees Act 1983. I make my finding when I consider that the “interpretation” clause in the CGA, defines a consumer as a person who acquires from a supplier goods or services of a kind ordinarily acquired for personal, domestic, or household use or consumption. 32. If in fact the CGA does apply in the circumstances of the claim and the applicant is considered a consumer, I am not satisfied that the OA has...

6. KH v KN [2022] NZDT 241 (29 November 2022) [pdf, 266 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. http://www.justice.govt.nz/fines/about-civil-debt/collect-civil-debt http://disp...

7. SH v DM [2024] NZDT 211 (18 March 2024) [pdf, 104 KB]

   ...because SH’s agent, TT, authorized DM to do the work. CI0301_CIV_DCDT_Order Page 2 of 4 Did DM fail to carry out the work with reasonable care and skill. 5. The Consumer Guarantees Act 1993 provides guarantees for consumers regarding services from suppliers. Included in the guarantees is the guarantee that work will be carried out with reasonable care and skill. 6. SH and her insurer have claimed that water entered the property because DM exposed the property by r...

8. NG & DG v GI Ltd [2024] NZDT 213 (4 April 2024) [pdf, 98 KB]

   ...subject to the guarantees laid down in the Consumer Guarantees Act 1993 (“the CGA”). The bricks are goods that are required to be of acceptable quality, fit for their purpose, and compliant with the description applied to them; and the bricklaying service must be carried out with reasonable care and skill and achieve a result that is fit for its purpose. In this case, it is clear that NG and DG relied on GI Ltd’s skill and judgment respecting both the supply and the laying of the bri...

9. MW & NW v SL & TE [2023] NZDT 510 (20 September 2023) [pdf, 217 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. http://www.justice.govt.nz/fines/about-civil-debt/collect-civil-debt http://disputestr...

10. UH v KC [2023] NZDT 495 (1 November 2023) [pdf, 155 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. http://www.justice.govt.nz/fines/about-civil-debt/collect-civil-debt http://dispu...