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1. SX v M Ltd [2023] NZDT 195 (26 June 2023) [pdf, 215 KB]

   ...else did the water blasting. He agreed that mud was flicked onto the vehicles and said that sometimes occurred and in those cases they usually washed the mud of and the cars were left cleaner than when they arrived. In this case, QB said the person performing the work forgot to wash off any mud flicks. When QB was notified of the issue several days later, he apologised an offered to have the cars washed, however, by then insurers had become involved. 11. QB provided a video to demonstra...

2. KK v W Ltd [2025] NZDT 8 (29 January 2025) [pdf, 122 KB]

   ...Did F Ltd fail to provide services to KK with reasonable care and skill? 5. The law of contract and the Consumer Guarantees Act 1993 (“the CGA”) apply. When a supplier provides services of any kind to a customer, a contract of services is formed. I am satisfied that there was a contractual relationship formed between KK and F Ltd when KK engaged F Ltd to deliver gas bottles to her property. A formal written contract, or a contract for a specified term, is not required for the law

3. KS v G Ltd & D Ltd [2025] NZDT 221 (17 June 2025) [pdf, 188 KB]

   ...the experience, I agree that it detracted from what KS had contracted to receive. 17. I therefore find that a nominal award of damages should be made to compensate for the stress KS incurred. In determining the amount, there is no mathematical formula I can apply. I must also take into account that KS still travelled on the scheduled flight at the correct time and that the only thing that changed was the class of the seat and service. I have therefore determined that KS should be pai...

4. LM v CQ [2025] NZDT 272 (3 June 2025) [pdf, 188 KB]

   ...necessary to address the other issues set out in Clause 6 above. Because the claim against CQ has not been proved, it is dismissed. TJ Tunnicliffe, Jeanette Disputes Tribunal Referee 03 June 2025 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 reh...

5. Respond to a civil claim

   If someone starts a civil claim against you, you need to decide if you want to respond. This is called defending the claim. There are different types of claims. They usually have different fees, forms and time limits. Find out how you can defend a claim in the District Court Find out how you can defend a claim in the High Court Get legal help You can get a lawyer to help you when a civil claim is made against you. If you can’t afford a lawyer you may be able to get: legal aid free community l...

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6. [2008] NZEmpC WC 17/08 Witcombe v Clerk of the House of Representatives [pdf, 219 KB]

   ...notes of a telephone conversation on the following day between the Clerk-Assistant and Crown counsel, Mrs Roanna Chan, about the matter. [23] On the following day, 18 September, the Clerk-Assistant e-mailed Crown Law “a refined draft” with a request that the earlier draft document be disregarded. I refer to this as the second preliminary draft. It appears that the plaintiff was then unaware of these interactions between the Clerk and Crown Law but it is not surprising that the...

7. TB v X Ltd [2022] NZDT 133 (25 August 2022) [pdf, 135 KB]

   ...parties? (b) Did X Ltd breach the terms of the contract? (c) Is X Ltd liable to pay TB all or any part of the amount claimed of $1,662.50? What were the terms of the contract between the parties? 4. The law of contract says that a contract is formed when there is offer, acceptance, consideration is paid, and the parties intend to be legally bound. The law of contract also provides that the rights and obligations of each party under the contract can be found in the terms of the contra...

8. BU v NPU [2023] NZDT 327 (30 June 2023) [pdf, 244 KB]

   ...hostile environment and was therefore no conducive to the participants learning, safety and enjoyment. 14. EX says before the briefing guests were smoking around the heritage buildings and were reminded this was not permitted (as mentioned in the information pack), which he says they knew because they were concealing the smoking. He says LN had to speak loudly at the safety briefing to gain their attention. Many of them were on their phones and no-one in the BU group assisted LN to ens...

9. The Waitangi Tribunal Strategic Direction in 2020 [pdf, 7 MB]

   ...reorganised the unit’s teams with a focus on core staff capabilities, a diversified skill set, and technical leadership. We have improved our ability to match resources to emerging needs, thereby delivering effective support to both established and new forms of inquiry, in particular the issues prioritised for rapid action. Looking ahead, we are well positioned to support the Tribunal’s updated strategic goals focusing on completion of the final district inquiries and the develop- ment...

10. [2011] NZEmpC 49 Katz v Mana Coach Services Ltd [pdf, 143 KB]

    ...front of a Mitsubishi motor vehicle being driven by Mr Ian Phillips. Mr Phillips‟ vehicle was stationary in Martin Road waiting to cross over the intersection. [3] Later that same day, Ms Katz completed an insurance motor accident claim form for the defendant in which she admitted responsibility for the accident stating in explanation: “Just didn‟t see vehicle”. [4] The police attended the scene and on 11 June 2009, Ms Katz was issued with an infringement notice alleg...