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1. BT v G Ltd [2023] NZDT 319 (19 June 2023) [pdf, 209 KB]

   ...agree that I have checked the flight and traveller information has been entered accurately and accept that visa and passport requirements are my responsibility.” “It is important that you ensure that you have valid passports, visas and re-entry permits which meet the requirements of immigration and other government authorities. Any fines, penalties, payments, or expenditures incurred as a result of such documents not meeting requirements of those authorities will be your sole respons...

2. NH Ltd v NZ [2024] NZDT 159 (26 March 2024) [pdf, 179 KB]

   CI0301_CIV_DCDT_Order Page 1 of 3 (Disputes Tribunal Act 1988) ORDER OF DISPUTES TRIBUNAL [2024] NZDT 159 APPLICANT NH Ltd RESPONDENT NZ The Tribunal orders: The claim is dismissed. Reasons: 1. In June 2020, NZ engaged NH Ltd to construct a driveway for his newly built home. On 31 July 2020, after the work was complete, NH Ltd invoiced NZ $30,111.60, but NZ was unhappy with the job and only paid $13,800.00. NH Ltd now claims $18,81

3. WHT Annual Report 2021 [pdf, 266 KB]

   ...claims, being those under $20,000, in order to ensure they are quickly and efficiently heard and determined. Such claims are rare and there are none currently before the Tribunal. The Tribunal operates in an inquisitorial or investigative manner, as permitted by the Act.4 It may grant any remedy that can be claimed in a court of law, though has only limited power to award costs.5 The Chair can issue practice directions.6 There are comprehensive Directions and Guidelines in plac...

4. [2022] NZACC 141 – Child Rescue Charitable Trust v ACC (21 July 2022) [pdf, 169 KB]

   IN THE DISTRICT COURT AT WELLINGTON I TE KŌTI-Ā-ROHE KI TE WHANGANUI-A-TARA [2022] NZACC 141 ACR 12/22 UNDER THE ACCIDENT COMPENSATION ACT 2001 IN THE MATTER OF AN APPEAL UNDER SECTION 149 OF THE ACT BETWEEN CHILD RESCUE CHARITABLE TRUST Appellant AND ACCIDENT COMPENSATION CORPORATION Respondent Judgment on the papers. Submissions: B Saipe for the Appellant M Gall for the Respondent Date of Judgment: 21 July 2022

5. [2013] NZEmpC 117 Morgan v Whanganui College Board of Trustees [pdf, 163 KB]

   ...dispute resolution. Indeed, the emphasis in the problem resolution provisions in the Employment Relations Act 2000 is supportive of this approach. [48] As a matter of public policy and pragmatic employment relations, parties should not be permitted to agree to hold such off the record discussions but to then be able to insist that they are on the record when a settlement is not achieved. [49] Although I agree that a “without prejudice” offer to settle litigation requires...

6. 2021-02-15 Minute PC 1 & 8 mediaiton expert conferencing [pdf, 383 KB]

   ...Island Fish and Game Council, Phil Murray Resource Management Ltd, Queenstown Lakes District Council, RCL Henley Downs Ltd, Remarkables Park Ltd, Royal Forest and Bird Protection Society Ltd, Vivian & Espie Ltd ✓ New Rule 14.5.1 Permitted land use and discharge ✓ New Rule 14.5.2 RDA land use and discharge ✓ New definition Earthworks ✓ Clarifying provision for nationally and regionally significant infrastructure in wetlands Nationally...

7. Waitangi Tribunal COVID-19 Level 2 Protocol (13 May 2020) [pdf, 160 KB]

   ...site to enable staff and lawyers to keep their immediate areas clean (including AVL suites). c. Face masks and gloves may be worn. d. Hand sanitiser will be readily available within the hearing venue. e. The Tribunal will not normally permit documents to be handed up to the panel. Documents that parties wish to produce should be scanned and shared by email at the appropriate time. 23. Any concerns about health and safety practices in the Court should be raised with the Trib...

8. [2018] NZEnvC 079 Maungaharuru Tangitu Trust v Hastings District Council [pdf, 2.4 MB]

   ...identify, in consultation with Tangata Whenua, land within the District which contains Wahi Taonga. [13] While on the subject of District Plan provisions, it is interesting to note that in both the notified and decisions versions of the PDP, the permitted activities on waahi tapu and waahi taonga sites were very limited. Other than the maintenance, replacement or repair of existing utilities (which were subject to General Performance Standards) and the maintenance of existing farm f...

9. BORA Residential Tenancies Amendment Bill [pdf, 299 KB]

   ...the Tenancy Tribunal to issue an order restraining a person who has committed an unlawful act from committing further unlawful acts. Breach of a restraining order is an offence punishable on summary conviction to a fine of up to $2,000. Clause 67 permits the Tenancy Tribunal to issue an order awarding damages or exemplary damages for the subsequent unlawful act, even if the individual has been tried, convicted or acquitted of an offence for breaching a restraining order relating to the sam...

10. [2019] NZEnvC 117 Orakei Point Trustee Ltd v Auckland Council [pdf, 1.8 MB]

    ...change its policy statement or plan, the provisions of this Part shall not apply and the procedure set out in Part 1, 4, or 5 applies. (5) If a request for a plan change is made jointly with an application to exchange recreation reserve land (as permitted by section 65(4A) or 73(2A)), the application must be- (a) processed, with the request for a plan change, in accordance with this Part, other than clauses 27 and 29(4) to (8); then (b) decided under section 15AA of the Reserves Act 19...