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1. B Ltd v Council [2024] NZDT 709 (2 July 2024) [pdf, 151 KB]

   ...construction of a new boundary line fence. Referee: T Prowse Date: 2 July 2024 5 This because there is no obligation in the Fencing Act that imposes liability on council for a boundary line fence. Page 5 of 5 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...

2. BN & EN v Z Ltd [2025] NZDT 76 (4 March 2025) [pdf, 206 KB]

   ...report who was not a Licensed Building Practitioner. As BN & EN have not proven their claim, it is dismissed. Referee: K Cowie DTR Date: 4 March 2025 1 (2000) 11 ANZ Insurance Cases 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 a re...

3. Friesen v Accident Compensation Corporation (Issue estoppel) [2025] NZACC 134 (25 August 2025) [pdf, 343 KB]

   ...and fundamental steps in the logic of the South African Judge's judgment. While the findings did not determine the existence or non-existence of the cause of action, they were essential and fundamental steps in the judgment. 4 [20] Both forms of estoppel have been applied in the accident compensation jurisdiction. In Wood, 5 Judge Cadenhead set out the requirements for cause of action estoppel/res judicata and issue estoppel as follows: [18] The starting point for any consid...

4. Waters v Alpine Energy Ltd (Discovery No. 2) [2015] NZHRRT 7 [pdf, 73 KB]

   ...which the letter was sent. Otherwise the letter is to be released to Mr Waters in its entirety. Letter of acceptance dated 23 April 2012 from Mr Carter to Alpine Energy [25] In this letter Mr Carter accepted the offer made by Alpine Energy but requested that consideration be given to various personal matters affecting the terms of employment. As those matters are not relevant to the proceedings they are to remain confidential and are to be redacted. [26] However, in paras 5 and 6...

5. LC v DH Ltd & QH Ltd [2021] NZDT 1667 (11 October 2021) [pdf, 115 KB]

   ...her with her window problems. Section 43 of the Disputes Tribunal Act 1988 allows costs to be awarded in limited circumstances, none of which apply here. Referee: L Thompson Date: 11 October 2021 Page 5 of 5 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...

6. [2022] NZACC 83 – Stryder v ACC (10 May 2022) [pdf, 199 KB]

   ...issuing a new decision approving cover for Mr Stryder’s finger injury. [13] On 14 April 2021, ACC issued a new decision accepting cover for a left finger sprain and a left finger fracture. [14] The letter of 14 April 2021 explained that ACC had requested the X-ray from Dr Sharr that the appellant had advised was taken, and on the basis of that X-ray, on balance, ACC was supportive of causation. The letter went on to say that ACC could help the appellant with some of the costs r...

7. SN & FN v U Ltd [2022] NZDT 260 (21 December 2022) [pdf, 121 KB]

   ...that any entitlement that U Ltd may otherwise have had to interest is appropriately off- set against SN and FN costs prior to bringing the dispute to the Tribunal. Referee Perfect Date: 21 December 2022 Page 5 of 5 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...

8. YA & AZ v BT [2024] NZDT 765 (22 November 2024) [pdf, 118 KB]

   ...cent share of the construction of an adequate fence on the boundary, to be paid by each neighbour? 27. Given the findings above, this matter does not arise. Referee: P Moses Date: 22 November 2024 Page 5 of 5 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...

9. Puohotaua v Paranihi - Rakato and Part Rakato B Maori Reservation (2024) 487 Aotea MB 53 [pdf, 298 KB]

   ...reasons were addressed in the 1 I acknowledge the work of the current trustees who are considered rangatahi and on the evidence before me, they are doing a very good job as trustees. 2 In advance of hearing the Removal Application, Ms Puohotaua requested that I recuse myself from hearing it. I declined for the reasons given in a decision at 486 Aotea MB 31-37. 3 I also need to decide how I address the request from the current trustees for an order under s 98C of the Act to restr...

10. [2020] NZEmpC 109 McCook v Chief Executive of the Inland Revenue Department [pdf, 333 KB]

    ...The Commissioner of Inland Revenue (1997) 18 NZTC 13,001 (HC). 17 At 13,017. 18 At 13,018. [60] She confirmed that whilst Mr Gillespie had taken primary responsibility for the disclosure process with regard to the documents currently requested, in every instance where IR proposed to withhold a document for reasons of relevance, oppression or under the TAA, Mr Gillespie, Ms Rapley, and senior tax lawyers had met with and discussed each requested item in detail with Ms Horns...