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1. OL v TV [2022] NZDT 268 (23 December 2022) [pdf, 183 KB]

   ...Zealand. He said he usually puts people in touch with the suppliers in India. However, on this occasion OL asked to continue to deal with him, rather than directly with the suppliers in India. CI0301_CIV_DCDT_Order Page 2 of 3 6. In response, OL stated that TV did not share the mechanics in India’s details with him, and took responsibility for everything including import process and WOF. He also explained that TV has a large social media presence, on [the Internet] in whi...

2. KD v NG Ltd [2023] NZDT 362 (18 July 2023) [pdf, 177 KB]

   ...The contract between the parties was both for the supply of flooring and its installation. Parts of the delay were caused by restrictions imposed by the Covid alert levels. I accept that at alert level 4 delay was inevitable and NG Ltd could not be responsible for that. It is unclear whether CI0301_CIV_DCDT_Order Page 2 of 3 NG Ltd was able to work at alert level 3. KD was able to have other tradespeople work at his property, but no evidence regarding whether NG Ltd was able to work...

3. IACDT annual report 2022 [pdf, 274 KB]

   ...also repeat the comment in the last report that the various COVID-19 lockdowns had little effect on the work output of the Tribunal as the registry staff and myself worked effectively from home. The Ministry of Justice is to be applauded for its response to the pandemic in keeping the Tribunal running smoothly. JURISDICTION AND GENERAL INFORMATION Establishment and Function of the Tribunal The Tribunal is based in Wellington. It was established in 2007 by s 40 of the...

4. 2025 NZPSPLA 049 pdf [pdf, 91 KB]

   ...holder or to be granted an individual licence. [3] Mr Rooney was sent a copy of the investigation report and a summary of the matters that would be considered at the hearing. However, he neither attended the hearing nor provided any written response to CIPU’s investigation report or any other evidence in his support. [4] The issues I therefore need to decide are: a) Has Mr Rooney contravened the Act by working as a security guard while his certificate was suspended or by r...

5. MOJ-seismic-policy-final_Feb-2024.pdf [pdf, 214 KB]

   Ministry of Justice Seismic Policy February 2024 Purpose 1. The purpose of this document is to enable consistent and effective management of seismic risk across the buildings that the Ministry of Justice (the Ministry) occupies and owns or is responsible for (‘the buildings’). 2. This policy provides a basis for compliance with the Building Act 2004 (including the Building (Earthquake-prone Buildings) Amendment Act 2016) and the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015. Principles 3. The...

6. Coroner-position-profile [doc, 90 KB]

   ...oversight of the Chief Coroner, to enable the Court to provide a 24/7 duty coroner coverage. Conflicts of interest Coroners must disclose any circumstances which may give rise to a conflict of interest. Administrative support The Ministry of Justice is responsible for providing administrative support to the Chief Coroner and must provide the administrative support necessary to enable coroners to perform their role efficiently and effectively. The Commissioner of Police must cause members...

7. OT v XQ Ltd [2024] NZDT 619 (22 August 2024) [pdf, 186 KB]

   ...that no further sums are payable to XQ Ltd by OT, as at 22 August 2024. Reasons 1. During about March 2024, OT parked his car in a car park controlled by XQ Ltd near his apartment for short periods at first, then longer periods. There was no response from XQ Ltd by way of fines or tickets. When he obtained a ticket from XQ Ltd in a different parking space, he went online to pay the fine when he discovered there were about 48 other tickets totalling about $6,615.00 which were out...

8. IN & KT v D Ltd [2023] NZDT 737 (20 December 2023) [pdf, 188 KB]

   ...frustration of contract. Such clauses provide relief when unforeseen events prevent contract fulfilment. But the pandemic's impacts were already widely known when the parties signed their contract in January 2021. As the builder, D Ltd bore responsibility to account for foreseeable industry fluctuations in its fixed pricing or contract language. It cannot now claim hardship from the very uncertainty it should have anticipated. 15. Whilst sympathetic to the builder's position...

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10. WHT Annual Report 2025 [pdf, 316 KB]

    ...dwelling houses (standalone homes, townhouses, and apartments) to be heard and resolved more quickly and certainly more economically than in the general courts. Claimant owners of “leaky homes” have the option of bringing a claim against the responsible impugned parties in either the Tribunal or in the general courts. The causes of action are in tort, contract and statutory liability. The Tribunal has concurrent jurisdiction in these legal areas with the High Court. The cla...