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1. T Ltd v EO [2024] NZDT 814 (20 December 2024) [pdf, 201 KB]

   ...dated 27 and 29 June 2024 affirmed the contract. 10. EO disputes that he had engaged T Ltd. He says that his initial communication was exploratory in nature and that T Ltd were never properly authorised to act on his behalf. 11. A contract is formed when there is an agreement between the parties, or where there is a meeting of the minds between them. Often this relies on an offer, and acceptance of that offer. There must also be certainty about the terms that have been agreed to.

2. NN v EE [2024] NZDT 736 (14 October 2024) [pdf, 177 KB]

   ...holiday house is a service ordinarily supplied to consumers, so the Consumer Guarantees Act 1993 (CGA) applies. CGA s 29 provides that services must be reasonably fit for any purpose the consumer makes known to the supplier before the contract is formed, unless the circumstances show that the consumer does not rely on the supplier's skill or judgment, or it would be unreasonable for the consumer to do so. In this instance, the accommodation had to be reasonably fit for a short holiday...

3. BW v BB [2024] NZDT 646 (20 August 2024) [pdf, 180 KB]

   ...her room. BW claims that part of the verbal agreement was that BB would not leave before duration of the fixed term tenancy. BW denies that this was a part of the agreement. 4. The general law of contract applies. A legally binding contract is formed when both parties intend to contract on agreed terms and intend for those terms to be legally binding. The law of contract requires parties to a contract to adhere to the terms of that contract unless there is a legal reason not to do so....

4. E Ltd v XD [2024] NZDT 783 (18 November 2024) [pdf, 205 KB]

   ...law of contract apply to this dispute. A contract is an agreement that the parties intend to be legally bound by. It involves an exchange of promises and becomes binding when the parties agree on clear and certain terms. The terms of a contract are formed at the beginning, not at the end. A contract can be in writing, oral or a mixture of both. Variations to agreements can be made in the same manner. Subsequent actions, of the parties, can show that parties confirm their intention to be bo...

5. Family Court E solution Amendment Rules 2024 PCO26422 v1.23 4 December 2024 Consultation version.pdf [pdf, 1 MB]

   ...(Application of these rules) 5 6 New rule 7A inserted (Transitional, savings, and related provisions) 5 7A Transitional, savings, and related provisions 5 7 Rule 8 amended (Interpretation) 5 8 New rule 8A inserted (Requirements in these rules that information be in writing) 7 8A Requirements in these rules that information be in writing 7 9 New Part 1A inserted 7 Part 1A E-solution Overview of Part 17A Overview of this Part 7 PCO 26422/1.23 Drafted by Parliamentary Counsel IN CONFIDENCE...

6. Public engagement on racial discrimination

   ...New Zealand Government is due to submit a Report to the United Nations Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (the CERD Committee). The CERD Committee monitors how well New Zealand is implementing the Convention of the Elimination of all forms of Racial Discrimination (CERD). The Report has been written based on contributions from various government departments. The Ministry of Justice is responsible for co-ordinating the response. CERD is the main international human rights trea...

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7. Compulsory substance addiction treatment

   ...changes to the laws about compulsory drug and alcohol treatment came into effect. To find out how to apply for severe substance addiction treatment, see the Ministry of Health's website. To find out about the Family Court's role in the process, see the information below. On this page: Reviewing a patient’s treatment Urgent review of patient’s compulsory treatment status Appealing the judge’s decision Reviewing a patient’s treatment When a person is accepted for compulsory treatment fo...

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8. Fees for access to court documents

   ...financial hardship. In criminal proceedings, a person can apply to the Judge or Registrar to waiver the fee on the basis of financial hardship or on the grounds that that person should not be required to pay the fee. Find out more information and any forms needed for any application to waiver court fees. Fees charged Civil proceedings (District Court, High Court and Court of Appeal to search or inspect the formal court record: for the first name or case searched: $39 for each additional name...

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9. Duty lawyers

   This section has resources for duty lawyers and other legal aid provider rosters. It includes information about the operation of the duty lawyer service and the responsibilities of duty lawyers. Management of the duty lawyer rosters Admission to duty lawyer rosters Operational policy Duty lawyer instructions Duty lawyer instructions for Alcohol and Other Drug Treatment (AODT) courts Duty Lawyers in the Young Adult List Duty lawyer rosters Warrant of Commitment roster Mental Health roster Mana

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10. Family violence safety and non-violence providers

    Family violence programme providers are contracted by the Ministry of Justice to deliver safety and non-violence courses and services. We fund these through community-based provider groups across the country. Forms for family violence safety and non-violence programme providers  FV3a - Safety Programme Request FVPP01 - Notice of Safety Concerns FVPP02A - Assessment Outcome; terms settled FVPP02B - Assessment Outcome; terms not settled FVPP02C Assessment outcome: agreed delay in settlin...

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