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1. Mason v REAA Registrar [2013] NZREADT 35 [pdf, 31 KB]

   ...if there had been no offending. Certainly, that is how we have treated that situation. He said that if a real estate salesperson’s licence could be granted to him he would be willing to be closely supervised for six months or so. [24] We have carefully reconsidered the views we set out in our said decision of 23 January 2013 together with the further information and advantage of viva voce evidence on 26 March 2013. 5 [25] We accept that the applicant has many talents, pe...

2. CAC 10044 v He [2011] NZREADT 9 [pdf, 90 KB]

   ...investigator. Penalty [13] The defendant was asked if he wished to make any submissions as to penalty and he declined. Mr Hodge has submitted that decisions of industry disciplinary Tribunals emphasise the maintenance of high standards and the protection of the public above any punitive element although orders made in disciplinary proceedings may have a punitive effect. http://www.skykiwi.com/ http://www.skykiwi.com/ http://www.skykiwi.com/ 4 [14] In this regard M...

3. Baker v High Court (Costs) [2022] NZHRRT 4 [pdf, 696 KB]

   ...her statement of claim in the Tribunal the plaintiff first filed with the Human Rights Commission a complaint that she believed she had been subjected to victimisation and discrimination by the Commissioner of Inland Revenue for being a part-time carer of the plaintiff’s child. [9.3] By email dated 10 June 2021 the Commission explained to the plaintiff that the terms of HRA, s 79(3) prevented the Commission from offering its dispute resolution service: I write in response to your com...

4. I Ltd v V Ltd [2024] NZDT 97 (18 January 2024) [pdf, 187 KB]

   ...out the tattoo and has used the photographs. 4. I Ltd claims $3,561.15, being: the cost of photoshopping ($953.35); legal fees ($747.50); a refund of the $900 paid to V Ltd; the cost of flying OB to and from [City 1] ($552.60); waxing and skin care ($58.00); the taxi from the airport ($37.60); nail care costs ($72.10); accommodation ($240). Issues 5. The issues for the Tribunal to determine are: (a) Whether V Ltd engaged in misleading conduct; (b) If so, whether I Ltd is...

5. TC v X Ltd & I Ltd [2024] NZDT 706 (4 September 2024) [pdf, 135 KB]

   ...plumbing claims its invoiced amount of $1334.00 from TC. 8. The issues to be determined are: • Were the blockages caused by construction waste? • If so, what remedy is available to TC? • Did I Ltd perform their service with reasonable care and skill when they opened up the ceiling to check for issues further down the system? • If not, what remedy is available to TC? Were the blockages caused by construction waste? 9. I find that there is insufficient evidence to...

6. KF v D Ltd & BU [2025] NZDT 140 (31 March 2025) [pdf, 190 KB]

   ...4. The issues to be resolved are whether D Ltd and its driver BU are at fault and therefore responsible for compensating KF for his losses. Are D Ltd and BU at fault? 5. Under the law of negligence all drivers owe other road users a duty of care. The duty of care requires drivers to drive to the standard of a reasonable and prudent driver. This standard can be determined by considering the Land Transport (Road User) Rule 2004 (LT Rule). The relevant Rules are dealt with below. 6...

7. [2025] NZIACDT 54 - SC v Wharekura (15 October 2025) [pdf, 242 KB]

   ...refund of the fee of $1,750 paid to Mr Wharekura, as well as interest on this amount for three years. [24] In his first affidavit (18 September 2025), the complainant says he is now a resident after a successful appeal to the Immigration and Protection Tribunal (IPT). According to the complainant, he instructed Mr Wharekura on three occasions to remove his partner from the residence application. As a direct result, he was unable to secure residence. He lost an excellent and sta...

8. Waitangi Tribunal theme L - Trust administration of Māori reserves [pdf, 3.3 MB]

   ...every quarter, without deduction or delay, all sums received by you on account of the reserves. 13 ID. Some origins of the Crown's position on reserves can be found in a pamphlet prepared by Standish Motte, a prominent member of the Aboriginal Protection Society lobby in Britain. The pamphlet was entitled: 'Outline of the System of Legislation for securing Protection to the Aboriginal Inhabitants of all Countries Colonized by Great Britain.' Motte's proposals specified...

9. The needs of Pacific peoples when they are victims of crime [pdf, 647 KB]

   The needs of Pacific Peoples when they are victims of crime Prepared for the Ministry of Justice Dr ‘Ana Hau‘alofa‘ia Koloto Koloto & Associates Limited ii First published in May 2003 by the Ministry of Justice PO Box 180 Wellington New Zealand © Crown Copyright ISBN 0-478-20179-6 iii Foreword It is important that the perspectives and needs of Pacific peoples are taken into account when developing policies and support services for victims of crime. To this end, the M

10. Wentzel v Collie [2012] NZWHT Auckland 15 [pdf, 250 KB]

    ...as a result of the house leaking. WAS MS COLLIE ACTING AS A DEVELOPER? [63] Ms Brebner and Mr Wentzel claim that Ms Collie was acting as developer in respect of the house. They claim that she owed a developer’s non-delegable duty of care to future purchasers and that this duty was breached when the house was built with defects. [64] The rationale for the imposition of a duty of care on developers was discussed in Body Corporate 188273 v Leuschke Group Architects Lt...