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1. LCRO 163/2020 DM v TN and EX (9 April 2021) [pdf, 215 KB]

   ...DM's leave application with the Authority in July 20XX. 4 [14] The Complaints Service wrote to Mr DM and informed him that Ms Z had ceased practice as a lawyer in 20XX, and that there was “no jurisdiction in respect to her.” It requested further information from Mr DM about his dealings with Messrs TN and EX, which Mr DM provided. Standard Committee processes [15] Mr DM’s complaint was initially assessed as being suitable for the Complaints Service’s Early Res...

2. AD v Accident Compensation Corporation (Weekly Compensation) [2023] NZACC 118 [pdf, 201 KB]

   ...compensation on the basis of the appellant’s taxable earnings from IRD was incorrect. The appellant had a valid CPX contract in place at the date of incapacity, which was annualised and the levies for which were paid. The ACC Brochure (which forms part of the contract) states, as to claims, that her pre-agreed payment starts once the claim has been accepted. The appellant did not have cover or become incapacitated for her mental injury before the contract was entered into. The...

3. River Oaks Farm Ltd & Ors as Trustees of Ingodwe Trust v Olsson [2010] NZWHT Wellington 17 [pdf, 108 KB]

   ...cost of remedial work and they nominated a builder, Mr Walmsey, who has a good reputation in the industry and whose expertise in remediation work was confirmed by the Assessor. The first offer was contained in a fax of 18 December. It included a request the claimants contribute $50,000. In the fax of 2 February no contribution was sought. There was a cash offer of $300,000 given as an option. In the event the first and second respondents were held liable for $310,888. [30] Th...

4. Te Manutukutuku Issue 6 [pdf, 599 KB]

   ...'face' to our work. Working away in the Division it is easy to forget that 'claimants' are real people too. We sometimes need to be reminded of that. We have some limited work space available and researchers are welcome to any information that we hold in the Division. Where time permits, staff are also pleased to offer advice with research problems, or to direct researchers to particular information. Buddy Mikaere Director HEARINGS BEGIN IN TARANAKI The Urst...

5. TS v L Ltd [2023] NZDT 530 (10 October 2023) [pdf, 213 KB]

   ...The first time that he used it, the boat lurched violently to the right when he applied the throttle. The boat could only be steered straight with heavy pressure to the left. It was also noted that the motor was “running very rough”. 9. TS informed BS (L Ltd) about the issues. 10. TS’ son attempted a second launch, but the problems persisted. CI0301_CIV_DCDT_Order Page 2 of 5 11. After a discussion with BS, it was agreed that TS would take the boat to [Boat Mecha...

6. LCRO 104/2018 CJ v MV (28 February 2020) [pdf, 189 KB]

   ...determination will contribute to costs on review. [111] Mr MV did not challenge the committee’s determination but is left with an unsatisfactory conduct finding on his professional record and a $500 fine. [112] The application for review, and request for a hearing, were made by Mr CJ, as is his right. The review hearing was convened at his request. Mr ZZ submits Mr MV should be ordered to pay Mr CJ’s costs on review. [113] In my view this review could have been determined...

7. UQ v Q Ltd [2025] NZDT 251 (10 June 2025) [pdf, 192 KB]

   ...these reasons, UQ is not liable to pay any further money to Q Ltd in relation to parking breach notice [redacted] and Q Ltd’s counter claim is dismissed. C Bodle Disputes Tribunal Referee 10 June 2025 Page 4 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 r...

8. AM Ltd v ZN and ZNZ [2014] NZDT 575 (30 May 2014) [pdf, 32 KB]

   ...Date of Order: 30 May 2014 Referee: Referee Perfect ORDER OF THE DISPUTES TRIBUNAL The Tribunal hereby orders that AM Ltd is to pay the sum of $8,212.15 directly to ZN and ZNZ on or before 21 June 2014; and the applicant’s claim is dismissed. Facts [1] ZN and ZNZ engaged AM Ltd (‘AM Ltd’) to prepare a preliminary design for a new house for their family. A written contract was signed on 5 September 2013 and a detailed design brief completed by the respo...

9. Wai 2180 Taihape inquiry newsletter 6 Feb 2018 [pdf, 806 KB]

   ...February – Huitanguru 2018 2 During the early planning of the hearing phase, the hearing programme was set out in geographical sequence to give shape to the kaupapa of each hearing. Each week would be loosely formed around kaupapa from within, or related to, the northern, central and southern blocks in the inquiry district, respectively. From 2-6 October 2017, the third hearing week was held at the Taihape Area School (Huia Street, Taiha...

10. IX Group Ltd v UU Ltd [2020] NZDT 1375 (8 October 2020) [pdf, 199 KB]

    ...OADN Limited The Tribunal hereby orders: IX Group Limited is to pay OADN Limited $5,459.63 by Friday 30 October 2020. IX Group Limited’s claim is dismissed. Reasons 1. IX Group Limited (IX) engaged OADN to provide an NTV platform for streaming services. IX say there were problems with the platform and they did all the adjustments and recommendations but there were still issues. They are claiming $14,999.51 being $1,725.00 (the amount paid to OADN for the first mont...