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1. The Estate of UB v KM [2020] NZDT 1322 (3 December 2020) [pdf, 191 KB]

   ...(being $7,449.11 to remedy the painting work; $524.64 being the GST that should not have been paid; and $935.00 for the stairwell carpet). Referee: Ms G Jaduram Date: 3 December 2020 CI0301_CIV_DCDT_Order 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 at the time. If you wish to apply for...

2. TD v SN [2022] NZDT 99 (19 September 2022) [pdf, 99 KB]

   ...scan, Austen would have to be put down. TD paid $5,000 to the vet. 5. The MRI scan revealed no sign of a dog bite, and that the partial paralysis Austen was suffering from was caused by a congenital condition, Syringomyelia, exacerbated by some form of trauma, such as a dog bite to the neck, a hard pull on a lead and possibly even Austen violently shaking himself. 6. The vet bills came to an additional $1,639.79 which, in view of the diagnosis, TD told the vet she would not pay....

3. ET & KT v CK & SK [2023] NZDT 662 (28 September 2023) [pdf, 190 KB]

   ...reducing it from $150.00 to $110.00 to reflect the poor service. CK argued that that would be below cost as staff are paid $25.00 an hour, to which ET responded that sometimes they were only there half an hour. No timesheets or other financial information was presented by CK and SK. In the absence of sufficient evidence of cleaning costs, or mechanism for calculating a deduction, I accept ET’s calculation of a $40.00 deduction per clean. $40 for 6 cleans comes to $240.00. Are the C...

4. MacGregor v Craig (Rescission of Confidentiality Orders) [2016] NZHRRT 23 [pdf, 225 KB]

   ...that publication of some parts, but not all, of the decision would provide an opportunity for her to be publicly vindicated. [11] She also submitted non-publication orders should be made to uphold and protect the confidentiality undertakings that formed the core of the claim before the Tribunal. The broad terms of the redactions sought were listed in a memorandum of 16 March 2016. It is not necessary to review the proposals here but it should be observed the redactions were so extens...

5. [2012] NZEmpC 161 O Hagan v Waitomo Adventures Ltd [pdf, 230 KB]

   ...from the bookings computer differed significantly from those in the end of month report for April, provided by the Reservations Manager in May 2009. 12 May meeting [11] On 11 May 2009 Mr O’Hagan wrote to Mr Andreef. The following day he requested an urgent meeting, at which he presented the letter. Mr Andreef was at home, preparing a speech that he was giving that evening at an awards ceremony. He was also attending to some work that needed to be completed as a matter of...

6. EN v KH [2022] NZDT 182 (23 September 2022) [pdf, 110 KB]

   ...alternative $2,528.31 or $4,999.00 from Ms KH. This is on the basis of half (or most) of the $5,056.62 costs incurred in 2021 and 2022 for surveying, plumbing and engineering design work. 3. Mr EN said this work was necessary as the DCC had informed him that an existing, unconsented portion of driveway would be removed unless the proposed driveway was progressed. Mr EN said that he and Ms KH had an agreement based on the lodging of the resource consent and Ms KH did not inform him...

7. WXY v Attorney-General (Strike-Out Application) [2014] NZHRRT 37 [pdf, 59 KB]

   ...Crown, the Funded Family Care policy enables payment to eligible family members for up to 40 hours of the household management and personal care allocated as part of Home and Community Support Services funding. It is not clear the plaintiffs are claiming they should be paid in excess of the maximum permitted under the Funded Family Care policy, but it is difficult to understand what else could form the basis of a claim of discrimination against them. They, as parents, are not treated dif...

8. Wall v Malone [2010] NZWHT Auckland 21 [pdf, 262 KB]

   ...funds can be withdrawn from the $20,000 held in trust to cover the work needed to be carried out. (b) That the Code of Compliance will issue once the “conclusions” “8” paragraph have been carried out. (c) No further financial/building requests will be made upon me to complete other work. I look forward to hearing from you. Please feel free to phone me if you want to discuss anything further. Regards Jayne Malone” [22] The claimants‟ solicitor wrote to Mrs...

9. HN v UC & JS Ltd [2023] NZDT 166 (6 June 2023) [pdf, 103 KB]

   ...entrance of the workshop that stated JS Limited. UC said he would urgently provide a photo of that sign, but none was received during the adjournment period. 8. In order for a business to get the benefit of its limited liability status it must inform parties that it is entering into a contract with a limited liability company. On the facts of this case, I find that it was not brought to HN’s attention that he was entering into a contract with a company and not with UC personally....

10. DC v KN [2023] NZDT 309 (22 May 2023) [pdf, 178 KB]

    ...until 25 June 2023. Each were to pay $230.00 per week as their share of the rent. On or about 8 February 2023, KN unexpectedly moved out without notice and stopped paying rent. DC and CI carried on covering the rent in his absence. DC filed a claim in the Disputes Tribunal. 2. This is a claim for unpaid rent in accordance with an agreement between tenants in the sum of $4,600.00. 3. The issues to be determined are as follows: a. Has KN breached a legally binding agreement?...