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1. NZ government response to Law Commission report [pdf, 78 KB]

   ...the roles and duties of trustees, especially trustees who are not legally trained. Beneficiaries don’t know what they can expect from trustees. For example, the Commission recommends clearly articulating the obligation of trustees to provide information to beneficiaries. Simplifying administration of trusts The Law Commission identifies that the administrative machinery for trusts can be inaccessible in practice and recommends simplification. 4 Jurisdiction of the...

2. KT v QN [2022] NZDT 106 (8 September 2022) [pdf, 106 KB]

   ...to him. This is a breach of contract on QN’s part and damages arising from the breach have been claimed by KT. CI0301_CIV_DCDT_Order Page 2 of 3 5. KT is entitled to be put in the position he would have been had the contract been performed by QN. KT has provided evidence proving that to purchase a similar vehicle and the parts, he would have to import parts and pay over $90,000.00 all up. He provided a registered valuation of the same vehicle showing a valuation of $50...

3. AU v E Ltd [2023] NZDT 253 (30 June 2023) [pdf, 91 KB]

   ...teleconference at 2pm, however as a representative of D Ltd did not answer calls made to the number provided, the matter proceeded in their absence. Referee: K. Edwards Date: 30 June 2023 Page 3 of 3 Information for Parties Rehearings You can apply for a rehearing if you believe that something prevented the proper decision from being made: for example, the relevant information was not available at the time. If you wish to apply for a...

4. BI v SQ Incorporated [2020] NZDT 1366 (26 November 2020) [pdf, 210 KB]

   ...rust repair was needed, it is likely that that cost would have been higher than the $350.00 charged, so the betterment to BI was significant. Referee: J Perfect Date: 26 November 2020 CI0301_CIV_DCDT_Order Page 3 of 3 Information for Parties Rehearings You can apply for a rehearing if you believe that something prevented the proper decision from being made: for example, the relevant information was not available at the time. If you wish to apply for a r...

5. LD v BD Ltd & BT Ltd [2023] NZDT 560 (24 November 2023) [pdf, 193 KB]

   ...truck and load. [5] LD is clear in his evidence that he was never told of any possible damage to his driveway, that there was no site visit before delivery, and he was not provided with a written contact. He does admit however that he received information via email and had telephone conversations with a salesperson from BT Ltd about delivery method. LD also admits that because the delivery was in October 2021, he cannot be sure a site visit did not take place before delivery, but he is su...

6. FN v Y Ltd [2024] NZDT 58 (12 February 2024) [pdf, 146 KB]

   ...Can FN get a refund of her $90.00 Disputes Tribunal filing fee? 15. The Tribunal has no ability to refund the filing fee. This claim is dismissed. Referee: K O’Shea Date: 12 February 2024 Page 3 of 3 Information for Parties Rehearings You can apply for a rehearing if you believe that something prevented the proper decision from being made: for example, the relevant information was not available at the time. If you wish to apply for a rehe

7. KG v VB Inc [2024] NZDT 10 (15 February 2024) [pdf, 193 KB]

   ...that VB Inc breached a term of the contract, she is not entitled to the compensation she claimed, and her claim is dismissed. Referee: Ms Cowie DTR Date: 15 February 2024 Page 3 of 3 Information for Parties Rehearings You can apply for a rehearing if you believe that something prevented the proper decision from being made: for example, the relevant information was not available at the time. If you wish to apply for a rehe...

8. BN v MH [2024] NZDT 102 (8 February 2024) [pdf, 93 KB]

   ...BN’s claim because he has not been able to prove he owned the fence, and therefore cannot prove he has suffered damage or destruction of his property. Referee: J.F. Tunnicliffe Date: 8 February 2024 Page 3 of 3 Information for Parties Rehearings You can apply for a rehearing if you believe that something prevented the proper decision from being made: for example, the relevant information was not available at the time. If you wish to apply for a re...

9. HG v HN Ltd [2019] NZDT 1471 (28 August 2019) [pdf, 133 KB]

   ...Tribunals Act 1988). CI0301_CIV_DCDT_Order Page 3 of 4 Conclusion 17. For these reasons HN Ltd is to pay HG the sum of $137.61 by the date stated in the order. Referee: K Rendall Date: 28 August 2019 Page 4 of 4 Information for Parties Rehearings You can apply for a rehearing if you believe that something prevented the proper decision from being made: for example, the relevant information was not available or a mistake was made. If you wish...

10. EN v B Ltd [2023] NZDT 501 (3 October 2023) [pdf, 228 KB]

    ...$1500.00 for his losses? 12. Having found EN breached a term of his agreement, he is not entitled to claim his losses and accordingly the claim is dismissed. Referee: Nigel Wolland Date: 3 October 2023 Page 3 of 3 Information for Parties Rehearings You can apply for a rehearing if you believe that something prevented the proper decision from being made: for example, the relevant information was not available at the time. If you wish to apply for a...