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1. WD v NU & OT [2024] NZDT 38 (25 January 2024) [pdf, 129 KB]

   ...couch? If so, can it be repaired? If not, what is the value of the loss? Was action taken to mitigate losses? 7. When living in a property belonging to another, the person must take care to ensure the property is not damaged. WD therefore had a responsibility to ensure her cat did not damage the house or furniture. 8. In the event of damage, WD could be liable to compensate the person suffering a loss. NU claimed she had a quote of $2950 to recover her sofa. The sofa however c...

2. S Ltd v E Ltd [2023] NZDT 601 (8 November 2023) [pdf, 141 KB]

   ...forwarded. 3. On 1 December, E Ltd asked what payment terms were, and on 2 December 2021 S Ltd responded that no deposit was necessary. 4. On 6 December 2021 E Ltd’s project manager emailed S Ltd advising that they were “waiting to hear a response back from the clients”. 5. On 13 December 2021, E Ltd emailed advising that “the clients have come back to us and they would like to proceed minus the window seat and the associated install costs”. 6. The kitchen joinery was...

3. LQ v NE [2023] NZDT 380 (4 July 2023) [pdf, 143 KB]

   ...entitled to expect, in my view, 3 full follow-up visits, within a reasonable time after 10 February. As stated, there was only one. The respondent contends that he did make himself available for further follow-up. I do not accept that. The onus, and responsibility, was on the respondent to ensure that the follow-ups happened. He did not. This was not, in my view, because of any refusal by the applicant to make herself available. LQ eventually dispensed with NE’s services when her dog�...

4. [2023] NZREADT 30 - Turner v Real Estate Agents Authority (12 October 2023) [pdf, 171 KB]

   ...fee on 25 July 2023. A person’s licence “must” be cancelled and their name removed from the public register if a prescribed fee was unpaid. The Registrar advised his intention to cancel her licence. She had 10 days to provide a written response as to why her licence should not be cancelled. [7] The applicant phoned the Authority on 1 August 2023 at 12:38 pm to say she wanted to pay the annual fee. She had been unwell. She was advised to send an email. The applicant dul...

5. 2023 October FV Provider Update [pdf, 135 KB]

   ...FAMILY VIOLENCE PROVIDER UPDATE | October 2023 mailto:FV.PNHQ@police.govt.nz If a safety concern is filed, it is recommended that providers monitor their emails for any queries or questions from the DVProgrammes team. A delay in response means that the safety concern cannot be referred to a Judge immediately or if it is referred, the Judge doesn’t have all the relevant information to make an informed decision. If you are unsure or want to seek guidance on the threshol...

6. X Ltd v LG [2023] NZDT 358 (28 July 2023) [pdf, 95 KB]

   ...basis it supported LB’s argument that fencing was included in post operations and therefore not owed by LB. 15. However, the spreadsheet identifies post operation clean-up and fence removal and repair as separate items. I agree with X Ltd’s response on this evidence that it supports X Ltd’s position and not LB’s. Conclusion: 16. I find X Ltd had actual authority (implied) to contract a fencer to carry out reinstatement work and thus to receive payment from LB for this w...

7. [2023] NZEnvC 219 Gore District Council v Southland Regional Council [pdf, 196 KB]

   ...Regional Council and seek permission for the ongoing activity. The Regional Council’s position [7] On 6 October 2023, the court directed the Regional Council to advise their position on the application for stay by 11 September 2023. [8] No response was received from the Regional Council therefore I have proceeded to consider the application for stay. 5 Consideration [9] Section 325(3D) of the Resource Management Act 1991 (‘RMA’) provides that before granting a stay,...

8. T Ltd v WE [2024] NZDT 705 (13 September 2024) [pdf, 98 KB]

   ...[redacted]”. 5. WE also provided an email from 22 June 2023 in which he informs the client that T Ltd has permanently taken over the cleaning for their site due to WE’s ankle injury. 6. WE provided extensive submissions and supporting evidence in response to the claim. He has counter-claimed $4999.00 for time spent responding to the claim, as well as compensation for stress, harassment and for reputational damage. As explained at the hearing, the Tribunal is barred from awarding...

9. IG Ltd v IX Ltd [2023] NZDT 390 (29 August 2023) [pdf, 94 KB]

   CI0301_CIV_DCDT_Order Page 1 of 3 (Disputes Tribunal Act 1988) ORDER OF DISPUTES TRIBUNAL District Court [2023] NZDT 390 APPLICANT IG Ltd RESPONDENT IX Ltd The Tribunal orders: It is declared that IG Ltd is not liable for the invoices issued by IX Ltd dated 30 November 2022 for $4,471.20 and 16 December 2022 for $2,300.43. The counterclaim by IX Ltd with respect to these invoices is dismissed. Reasons: 1) In April 2019 the applicant op

10. 2025 April - Family Violence Provider Update [pdf, 253 KB]

    ...Violence Risk and Safety Practice Framework Te Puna Aonui’s Family Violence Risk and Safety Practice Framework (2025) has been released. This framework outlines organisational and workforce capabilities needed to provide a consistent and integrated response to risk. You can find more information on the Te Puna Aonui Capability framework site. We look forward to continuing to work alongside you to support whānau and communities across the motu. Until then, mā te wā Mauri ora,...