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1. EI v JM Ltd [2023] NZDT 637 (6 November 2023) [pdf, 92 KB]

   ...water should enter the air filter at all and that the air filter should be regularly checked but at most no later than every 12,000km. Mr Q found that the flange was loose and that there were corrosive holes around the flange. He found there to be deformation to the air filter element to approximately 40-50%. He advised that in his opinion this deformation occurred over time and was not the result of one event. 8. I agree and accept Mr Q’s evidence that this was gradual deformation...

2. BW v NK [2024] NZDT 27 (19 February 2024) [pdf, 94 KB]

   ...advertisement that the car was “in reasonable condition”, and that this was a “genuine sale”. I do not however accept that either of those statements are misrepresentations on these facts. I say that because neither is of a kind that provides information about the mechanical integrity of the vehicle. This is the basis on which BW says the car has been misrepresented to her, so the Tribunal would need to be satisfied a false statement was made specifically about mechanical integrity...

3. SG v UT [2023] NZDT 78 (1 March 2023) [pdf, 96 KB]

   ...a total of $86.00. This sum is also allowed. 11) The applicant is awarded the total of the sums referred to in paragraphs 8-10 above. This is $1,476.00. Referee: GP Rossiter Date: 1 March 2023 Page 3 of 3 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...

4. FN v Y Ltd [2024] NZDT 58 (12 February 2024) [pdf, 146 KB]

   ...Can FN get a refund of her $90.00 Disputes Tribunal filing fee? 15. The Tribunal has no ability to refund the filing fee. This claim is dismissed. Referee: K O’Shea Date: 12 February 2024 Page 3 of 3 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

5. AX & KX v WB [2023] NZDT 246 (20 April 2023) [pdf, 201 KB]

   ...Conclusion 14. For these reasons, I have concluded on the balance of probabilities that WB is to pay to AX and BX the sum of $637.23. Referee: J Robertshawe Date: 20 April 2023 Page 3 of 3 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

6. S Ltd v LB [2023] NZDT 207 (5 April 2023) [pdf, 95 KB]

   ...APPLICANT'S INSURER (if applicable) J Ltd The Tribunal orders: 1. The claim is dismissed. 2. The order is to be emailed to J Ltd. Reasons: 3. The matter has previously been part heard and adjourned for LB to inform his insurer of the claim. Today LB did not answer the Referee’s call and he has not attended the hearing which proceeded in his absence. The claim will be determined on the evidence before the Tribunal today. 4. IV drove around anothe...

7. D Ltd v AB [2023] NZDT 473 (15 September 2023) [pdf, 176 KB]

   ...the Tribunal’s $30,000.00 limit. 11. I therefore conclude that AB is liable to pay $30,000.00 in compensation for the damage to the [vehicle 1]. Referee: E Paton-Simpson Date: 15 September 2023 Page 3 of 3 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...

8. BL v R Ltd & U Ltd [2024] NZDT 865 (15 August 2024) [pdf, 96 KB]

   ...https://www.legislation.govt.nz/act/public/1993/0091/latest/link.aspx?id=DLM312810#DLM312810 https://www.legislation.govt.nz/act/public/1993/0091/latest/link.aspx?id=DLM312813#DLM312813 https://www.legislation.govt.nz/act/public/1993/0091/latest/link.aspx?id=DLM312816#DLM312816 Page 3 of 3 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 n...

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. QS v SQ [2023] NZDT 56 (21 February 2023) [pdf, 187 KB]

    ...paid refunded by SQ? d) Is QS entitled to be paid $150.00 for shoes and food left behind? CI0301_CIV_DCDT_Order Page 2 of 4 What was QS’s and SQ’s agreement when QS moved into the property? 5. Parties to a contract must perform their respective obligations. If they do not, they will be in breach and need to account for any loss caused to the other party to the contract. A verbal agreement can be a legally enforceable contract. Sometimes terms will be implied in a...