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1. CN & MN v KN & W Ltd [2024] NZDT 521 (7 August 2024) [pdf, 218 KB]

   ...(s10(2) of the DT Act), including the Consumer Guarantees Act 1993 (“the CGA”) and the Fair Trading Act 1986 (“the FTA”). 11. As I explained to the parties at the hearing, CN and MN did not have a contractual relationship with, or receive services from, KN and/or W Ltd. CN and MN spoke to KN (as W Ltd’s agent) at an open home he held at [address 2]. While KN and W Ltd had a contractual relationship with the Trustee Vendors who had engaged them to manage and sell [address 2],...

2. [2014] NZEmpC 159 Franix Construction Ltd v Tozer [pdf, 146 KB]

   ...Tozer’s role at Franix was to oversee and administer the activities of subcontractors, manage subcontractors’ charges, collate materials, handle invoices generated in relation to particular jobs being undertaken by Franix, and deal with telephone calls to and from Franix’s clients. Mr Tozer performed these duties principally at Franix’s office but also went to its building sites and to suppliers’ premises as required. Mr Tozer’s day-to-day work was in business and office...

3. Te Manutukutuku issue 75 [pdf, 7.6 MB]

   ...various points during the period. In addition to parts 3 and 4 of the Te Rohe Pōtae panel’s report on its district inquiry, the Tribunal released six reports between June and December 2019. In this issue we cover three: on stage 1 of the Health Services and Outcomes kaupapa inquiry, focus- ing on primary health sector claims; on Māori prisoners’ voting rights; and stage 2 of the National Freshwater and Geothermal Resources inquiry, con- cerning freshwater issues. Three report...

4. Recommendations Recap Issue 15 [pdf, 453 KB]

   ...his lifejacket. Mr Singh and a friend were swept down-river; Mr Singh told his friend he was alright initially, but he then developed breathing difficulties. His friend tried to give him CPR. Unfortunately, neither his friend nor emergency services could revive Mr Singh. A Maritime New Zealand report concluded that the dinghy was in poor condition and was not suitable for the http://www.nzlii.org/cgi-bin/sinodisp/nz/cases/NZCorC/2017/28.html?query=Horrell http://www.nzlii.org...

5. CAC10050 v Brown [2013] NZREADT 48 [pdf, 114 KB]

   ...to conclusion of the 5 Agreement for Sale and Purchase], was real estate agency work or are only the steps involving an agent covered by the Real Estate Agents Act? The steps undertaken were: • Step 1: The telemarketing where a phone call was made to Mr and Mrs Wealleans. • Step 2: A written invitation to attend the seminar. • Step 3: The seminar at which investment options are presented with an emphasis on property investments. No specific property o...

6. LCRO 247/2015 TL v CS (19 July 2017) [pdf, 240 KB]

   ...been settled. Mr CS’ concern was that “unbalanced advice may be provided on any material provided to Mr TL.”2 [11] For the purpose of providing background, not to lay a complaint, Mr CS referred to his dissatisfaction with [Firm A]’s services concerning a property transaction in 2007/2008. He also referred to his friendship with Mr TL around that time. 1 Letter DN to CS (5 February 2014). 2 Email CS to Complaints Service (2...

7. BORA Enhancing Identity Verification and Border Processes Legislation Bill [pdf, 186 KB]

   ...agencies are Corrections, Department of Internal Affairs, Immigration New Zealand, Ministry of Justice, Ministry of Transport, New Zealand Customs Service, New Zealand Police, and New Zealand Transport Agency. to facilitate the provision of public services. Freedom from unreasonable search or seizure 14. We consider the proposed new disclosure power to be consistent with s 21. The relevant documents held by the Registrar-General contain only basic biographical information held in...

8. LCRO 90/2016 FL v WZ (15 August 2019) [pdf, 196 KB]

   ...rendered two invoices to Ms FL, one in the sum of $5,000 plus GST, a second, in the sum of $7,500 plus GST. The complaint and the Standards Committee decision [9] Ms FL lodged a complaint with the New Zealand Law Society’s Lawyers Complaints Service (the Complaints Service) on 11 September 2015. Her complaint was that Ms WZ had: (a) failed to follow instructions to obtain important documents; (b) worked on her file for a protracted period of time without instructions, whilst...

9. Meroiti v Meroiti - Owhata No 1J No 2B [2025] Māori Appellate Court MB 142 (2025 APPEAL 142) [pdf, 258 KB]

   ...requirements for injunction applications. [20] Rule 9.5 relevantly provides that the Registrar must, without delay, refer an application for injunction to a Judge for directions. The Court may then give directions as to who must arrange for the service of the application and how it must be served.10 Unless 8 Furnell v Whangarei High Schools Board [1973] AC 660 at 679. 9 See Ngati Apa ki Te Waipounamu Trust v Attorney General [2004] 1 NZLR 462 (CA), Tioro v McCallum – Estate of...

10. B Ltd v NK & KX [2025] NZDT 28 (27 January 2025) [pdf, 177 KB]

    ...of $33,977.31 on or before 28 February 2025. Reasons 1. NK and KX engaged B Ltd to design a holiday home for them on a property in [Town A]. A written contract was entered between the parties which explained how fees would be charged and services rendered. 2. NK and KX used U Ltd, a project management company, to prepare an architectural design brief which explained what NK and KX wanted for their home. 3. The first stage of the design process was for B Ltd to produce a sk...