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1. TL v DL [2025] NZDT 60 (26 February 2025) [pdf, 102 KB]

   ...been offered to the Tribunal by DL; d. the interests of justice include that an applicant has the right to have their claim heard. Looking at all the evidence it was proper for the Tribunal to continue with the hearing; e. the Tribunal statements provided by DL to B Ltd about her defence formed part of the claim documents and would therefore be considered. 4. The Issues to be resolved are: a. Did damage occur as a result of DL failing to take reasonable care? b. I...

2. LH v NT LCRO 86/2015 (20 April 2016) [pdf, 154 KB]

   ...(in April 2013) to act for them. On Mr NT’s advice, Mr and Mrs LH commenced adjudication proceedings in the Weathertight Homes Tribunal in June 2013. [5] At the first procedural conference in July 2013 Mr NT was directed to file an amended statement of claim to address the issue of a possible time bar to the claim, and an application by the developers and builders of the property (Mr MD and Ms QV) to be removed as parties to the adjudication. [6] The Building Act 2004 provide...

3. MBL v Shadforth [2016] NZIACDT 26 (18 May 2016) [pdf, 189 KB]

   ...internet posting. [7] The Tribunal is required to evaluate whether Ms Shadforth did breach her former client’s right to confidentially; and whether Mr MBL could bring this complaint. 3 The Complaint [8] The Registrar’s statement of complaint put forward the following background as the basis for the complaint: [8.1] The complainant, Mr MBL, and the adviser Ms Shadforth are both licensed immigration advisers. [8.2] Client A was a former client of Mr MBL. In...

4. [2018] NZEmpC 126 Johnstone v Kinetic Employment Ltd [pdf, 261 KB]

   ...the time within which the defendant may file and serve a statement of defence and may give any directions that appear necessary regarding any further steps in the proceeding. The challenge is limited in scope [7] Ms Johnstone and KEL have claims against each other before the Authority in relation to Ms Johnstone’s employment as a consultant with KEL.3 Ms Johnstone is claiming unjustifiable disadvantage arising from the delay in payment of commission and holiday pay entitlem...

5. EF & QF v JD & QN [2021] NZDT 1690 (20 May 2021) [pdf, 112 KB]

   ...they purchased a house from QN and JD, they discovered the oven was not in working condition and there was a circular burn on the bench in the kitchen. When they viewed the home, they did not see the burn because it was covered with a matt. They claimed to be compensated to remediate both issues. 2. QN and JD did not attend the hearing. QN wrote an email to the Tribunal that outlined his position that he wished to be taken into consideration. I have read the email and have taken it...

6. LL v KE [2024] NZDT 610 (16 July 2024) [pdf, 135 KB]

   ...[2024] NZDT 610 APPLICANT LL RESPONDENT KE The Tribunal orders: The claim is dismissed. Reasons 1. On 24 August 2023 SE and KE sold a [campervan] to LL for $12,000.00. LL later found various problems with the van and claims $8,157.00 from SE and KE made up as follows: a. Panel beating $ 4,128.00 b. Leaks (engine oil and coolant) $ 739.00 (additional to $800 already refunded) c. Inspection fee $ 51.00 d. Water pump $ 599.00 e. A...

7. Lavender v Attorney-General (Strike-Out Application) [2021] NZHRRT 52 [pdf, 113 KB]

   ...declined to fund further sessions on the grounds Mr Lavender had not been ordinarily resident in New Zealand at the time the abuse occurred. [3] In these proceedings under Part 1A of the Human Rights Act 1993 (HRA) Mr Lavender in his second statement of claim dated 23 October 2020 alleges he has been declined cover for mental injury by reason of his national origins, nationality or citizenship. The claim is one of both direct and indirect discrimination. The strike-out application [...

8. Naidu v Devi [2014] NZIACD 7 (05 February 2014 ) [pdf, 48 KB]

   ...A licensed immigration adviser is personally responsible for all aspects of a client engagement, and will be personally responsible for the refund of fees, compensation, and the like. [10] The Tribunal puts the adviser on notice; it is aware she claims to have mislaid part or all of the records relating to this matter. She should concern herself with the plausibility of that claim, as the absence of a file is also consistent with the competing claims of the complainant. Furthermore, the...

9. 2015 Ministry of Justice annual report - our performance [pdf, 509 KB]

   Our performance Statement of responsibility I am responsible, as Secretary for Justice and Chief Executive of the Ministry of Justice (the Ministry), for: • the preparation of the Ministry’s financial statements, and statements of expenses and capital expenditure, and for the judgements expressed in them • having in place a system of internal controls designed to provide reasonable assurance as to the integrity and reliability of financial reporting • ensuring that end-of-yea...

10. [2023] NZEmpC 161 Te Whatu Ora – Health New Zealand v CultureSafe NZ Ltd (in liq) [pdf, 280 KB]

    ...this proceeding. [11] Two decisions in that set of litigation are pleaded as being reviewable. They concern a minute issued by the Court on 8 February 2022 and a decision striking out a proceeding issued on 13 September 2022.9 [12] The statement of claim, which raises Mr Halse’s application for judicial review in the Court of Appeal, recites the background. It then refers to s 27 of the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990 (the Bill of Rights Act) which, in summary, states t...