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1. BI & FF v LH [2025] NZDT 65 (27 February 2025) [pdf, 207 KB]

   ...in order to collide with FF. That would mean he had started his turn before he could see the way was clear, which is not what a reasonably prudent driver would do. 9. In any event, no matter which side of the road the truck was on, LH had the responsibility to ensure the road was clear and he could complete his right hand turn without hitting anyone. He failed to do so. I am satisfied a reasonably prudent driver would have anticipated a large truck might impede the view of other veh...

2. Proactive-Release_Electoral-Expenditure-Limits-Order-2025.pdf [pdf, 443 KB]

   ...The Ministry for Regulation has determined that this proposal is exempt from the requirement to provide a Regulatory Impact Statement. This exemption is granted on the grounds that the government has limited statutory decision making discretion or responsibility for the content of proposed delegated legislation. Climate Implications of Policy Assessment 13 The Climate Implications of Policy Assessment (CIPA) team has been consulted and confirms that the CIPA requirements do not apply to t...

3. ND v X Ltd [2024] NZDT 689 (12 September 2024) [pdf, 105 KB]

   ...should not have to pay for it twice, those costs were required to bring the damaged vehicle back to a roadworthy standard. 18. ND also claimed $1,500.00 legal fees. He said when the dispute arose he went to his lawyer after he was unable to get any response from X Ltd. His lawyers wrote two letters to X Ltd, before suggesting that ND bring a claim in the Disputes Tribunal. 19. Consequential losses must be caused by the breach, be reasonable, and be reasonably foreseeable as liable...

4. UN v B Ltd & DN [2025] NZDT 70 (20 March 2025) [pdf, 180 KB]

   ...with concussion. 2. B Ltd and DN in the counterclaim, seek an order that UN pays $4,392.03 for the damage to DN’s watch, helmet and bike. The claim for the bag was withdrawn at the hearing. UN wants the Tribunal to decide whether he has any responsibility for the collision. 3. The issue to be decided are: a) Who caused the collision? Did UN give way to the vehicle in the lane he was crossing? Did DN contribute to the collision or cause the collision by overtaking in an unsafe m...

5. KL v SN & NM [2024] NZDT 893 (16 December 2024) [pdf, 103 KB]

   CI0301_CIV_DCDT_Order Page 1 of 4 (Disputes Tribunal Act 1988) ORDER OF DISPUTES TRIBUNAL [2024] NZDT 893 APPLICANT KL RESPONDENT SN SECOND RESPONDENT NM The Tribunal orders: 1. NM is added as a respondent to this claim. 2. The claim is dismissed. Reasons: 1. SN and NM were looking to buy a new second-hand car. They visited UD, a car yard in [City] where KL is an employee. 2. SN and NM looked at some cars and ex

6. National and Auckland Standards Committees v Orlov [2012] NZLCDT 32 [pdf, 59 KB]

   ...final submissions, and the respective hearings. [3] The Tribunal determined that this matter, being of a more administrative nature could be more expeditiously and conveniently dealt with on the papers. Pursuant to s 231 the Chairperson has the responsibility of: “(1) ... (a) Making such arrangements as are practicable to ensure the orderly and expeditious discharge of the functions of the Disciplinary Tribunal;” [4] And pursuant to s 252: “S 252 Power of Disciplinary Tri...

7. [2025] NZEmpC 127 Maritime Union Of New Zealand and Anor v Lyttelton Port Company Ltd [pdf, 174 KB]

   ...challenge the errors they consider the Authority made. [10] Lyttelton Port Company opposes leave being granted. It says: (a) the unions do not have a good reason for the delay in filing their challenge to the determination; it was filed in response to Lyttelton Port Company’s challenge; (b) there will be no prejudice or hardship to the unions or their members if their application is not granted; (c) Lyttelton Port Company would be prejudiced by the delay if the unions’ a...

8. Interpersonal violence

   ...was the person who did it affected at all by drugs? In 2013, offenders were thought to be affected by drugs in 26% of violent interpersonal offences, with no statistically significant change from 2008. There was a large percentage of ‘don’t know’ responses for this particular question (21%) because many people said that unless they had witnessed the drug-taking personally they were not sure they could recognise the symptoms. Back to top

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9. The crime

   ...1990, if you are charged with a crime, you have the right to be presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. "The presumption of innocence" is a basic right under New Zealand's criminal justice system. The OIC informs Oliver of his rights and responsibilities under the Bill of Rights, including: his right to not say anything (make a statement) – although if he decides to, anything he says may be used as evidence against him his right to talk with a lawyer as soon as possible an...

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10. First stages of the coronial process

    ...like a judge, who investigates the causes and circumstances of a death and considers whether any recommendations can be made that might reduce the chances of deaths occurring in similar circumstances in the future.A duty coroner is a coroner that is responsible for making decisions (for example, whether a post-mortem examination is needed) during the first stages of the coronial process. Back to top What cases are referred to the coroner? Under the Coroner’s Act 2006, if a death is sudden, un...

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