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1. PDLA Operational Policy v3.1 [pdf, 350 KB]

   ...http://www.justice.govt.nz/ iii Contents Police Detention Legal Assistance Service 4 Introduction 4 Authority for the service 4 Responsibilities of PDLA providers 4 PDLA services 4 Attendance 4 Duties 5 Obtaining PDLA approval 5 Application 5 Experience and competence requirements 5 Approval 5 Rosters and lists 6 Legal aid case assignment as a result of PDLA 6 An exception to PAL 1 and 2 rotational assignments 6 Travel 7 Submitting invoices 7 Forms 7...

2. M Ltd v ON [2023] NZDT 389 (21 September 2023) [pdf, 113 KB]

   CI0301_CIV_DCDT_Order Page 1 of 4 (Disputes Tribunal Act 1988) ORDER OF DISPUTES TRIBUNAL District Court [2023] NZDT 389 APPLICANT M Ltd RESPONDENT ON The Tribunal orders: ON is to pay M Ltd $1,500.00 within 28 days. Reasons [1] M Ltd, represented by director XC, purchased a small second hand digger from ON. XC says that ON misrepresented the condition of the digger, and claims compensation. [2] XC said that he saw the digger advertised...

3. DN v SC [2024] NZDT 202 (19 March 2024) [pdf, 204 KB]

   CI0301_CIV_DCDT_Order Page 1 of 5 (Disputes Tribunal Act 1988) ORDER OF DISPUTES TRIBUNAL [2024] NZDT 202 APPLICANT DN RESPONDENT SC The Tribunal orders: The claim by DN is dismissed. Reasons 1. DN bought a pair of shoes in December 2023 with which she is not happy. She seeks a refund and other compensation on the basis the shoes are not of acceptable quality nor properly fitted in breach of the Consumer Guarantees Act 1993....

4. [2013] NZEmpC 158 Gapuzan v Pratt & Whitney Air New Zealand Services t/a Christchurch Engine Centre [pdf, 102 KB]

   ...INTERLOCUTORY JUDGMENT OF JUDGE A A COUCH [1] This judgment decides two interlocutory applications made by the defendant. The first is an application for security for costs. The second seeks an order striking out the second amended statement of claim. [2] These applications have been made in the course of proceedings which have been before the Court since 9 July 2012. In the 13 months since they were commenced, the proceedings have involved numerous interlocutory applications...

5. [2019] NZEmpC 7 Sawyer v The Vice-Chancellor of Victoria University of Wellington [pdf, 336 KB]

   ...VICTORIA UNIVERSITY OF WELLINGTON [2019] NZEmpC 7 [4 February 2019] IN THE EMPLOYMENT COURT OF NEW ZEALAND WELLINGTON I TE KŌTI TAKE MAHI O AOTEAROA TE WHANGANUI-A-TARA [2019] NZEmpC 7 EMPC 7/2017 IN THE MATTER OF of an application for access to court documents by Bartlett Law and Penelope Ryder-Lewis AND IN THE MATTER of a challenge to a determination of the Employment Relations Authority BETWEEN CAROLINE SAWYER Plaintiff...

6. [2020] NZEmpC 117 Johnston v The Fletcher Construction Company Ltd [pdf, 222 KB]

   ...is conducting an investigation into possible claims against Fletcher Group Ltd on behalf of some shareholders. Fletcher Construction is part of Fletcher Group. [5] Mayweathers anticipates that documents on the Court’s files may contain information important to its investigation because Mr Johnston was Fletcher Construction’s Financial Controller. Mayweathers understands that an aspect of the claim was about allegations as to the handling of financial information by Fletcher

7. WHT - Guidelines for self represented respondents on documents required for hearing [pdf, 75 KB]

   Page 1 1 Response All respondents are required to file a written response to the claim. The response is not just a statement of defence. It should contain sufficient information to clearly inform the claimant and the other parties of the legal and factual basis of any disputes the respondent has with any part of the claims being made. It should also detail any defences and any claims being made against other parties. In particular, a response needs to set out:...

8. ME v B Ltd [2023] NZDT 213 (17 April 2023) [pdf, 192 KB]

   CI0301_CIV_DCDT_Order Page 1 of 3 (Disputes Tribunal Act 1988) ORDER OF DISPUTES TRIBUNAL District Court [2023] NZDT 213 APPLICANT ME RESPONDENT B Ltd The Tribunal orders: The claim is dismissed. Reasons: 1) On 5 September 2022 the applicant travelled on flight bookings made with the respondent from [City A] to [City B] with the intention of connecting with an ongoing flight to [International City 1]. The applicant says that his...

9. EG v KI [2023] NZDT 247 (12 June 2023) [pdf, 109 KB]

   CI0301_CIV_DCDT_Order Page 1 of 3 (Disputes Tribunal Act 1988) ORDER OF DISPUTES TRIBUNAL District Court [2023] NZDT 247 APPLICANT EG RESPONDENT KI The Tribunal orders: 1. KI is to pay to EG the sum of $1,851.50 on or before 3 July 2023 Reasons 1. In early 2022, KI trimmed some trees on EG’s property to improve his view. 2. EG considered that the work went beyond what was authorised and sought damages of $6,931.50 for the r...

10. TQ v B Ltd [2024] NZDT 43 (20 February 2024) [pdf, 165 KB]

    ...the terms of the Sale and Purchase Agreement required the respondent to remove asbestos. For that reason, the claim must be dismissed. Referee: B M Smallbone Date: Tuesday, 20 February 2024 Page 2 of 2 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...