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1. EF v CQ & BQ [2022] NZDT 233 (29 November 2022) [pdf, 105 KB]

   ...do not allow the full cost of a new tub because the test for damages is the cost of an equivalent age and type of tub that is in “reasonable working order”. The cost of a new tub was $670.86+GST and in the absence of any second-hand tub cost information, I set the cost of an older second-hand tub that works for hot and cold water at $200.00. Kitchen tap 10. The claim about the kitchen tap is that its handle is shredded and therefore moves about loosely in its fitting. During the...

2. M Ltd v J Ltd [2022] NZDT 272 (20 December 2022) [pdf, 196 KB]

   ...little holes were not part of the original design of the retaining wall. 9. In conclusion, the claim against J Ltd is not proven therefore it is dismissed. Referee: Sara Grayson Date: 20 December 2022 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 re...

3. MI v JN [2023] NZDT 417 (24 August 2023) [pdf, 199 KB]

   ...22 November that he had sold the goods to someone else, and despite MI’s objection, refused to proceed with the sale. In doing so, I find that he breached his obligations and repudiated the contract by making it clear that he was not going to perform. If so, what is the remedy? 9. The remedy for breach of contract is to place the affected party into the position that it would have been in had the contract been performed. This is called expectation damages. Also, section 193 of...

4. LG v C Ltd [2024] NZDT 518 (22 July 2024) [pdf, 178 KB]

   ...she had incurred as a result. Conclusion 11. As LG has not proven she is entitled to the order that she seeks, her claim is dismissed. Referee: Ms Cowie DTR Date: 22 July 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 r...

5. FA v HR and others [2024] NZDT 670 (20 August 2024) [pdf, 107 KB]

   ...rather than the $4,513.67 originally quoted, so I conclude that she is entitled to receive $1,415.74 from HR, KX, and WD Trust. Referee: E Paton-Simpson Date: 20 August 2024 1 [1999] 3 WLR 137. 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 r...

6. C Ltd & UC v BO [2024] NZDT 805 (19 September 2024) [pdf, 127 KB]

   ...pre-accident value, towing, storage, assessment costs, and salvage costs are proved in full with appropriate invoices. Therefore, the claim for $5,262.25 is proved. Referee: Sara Grayson Date: 19 September 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...

7. BC v T Ltd [2025] NZDT 173 (14 May 2025) [pdf, 178 KB]

   ...other costs claimed other than referring to his stress and inconvenience. Without such evidence the Tribunal is unable to order any further damages. Hannan DTR Disputes Tribunal Referee 14 May 2025 Page 3 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...

8. [2017] NZEmpC 117 Underhill v Coca-Cola Amatil NZ Ltd [pdf, 429 KB]

   ...Underhills and Coca-Cola. On 7 June 2016 both Kane and Tyrone Underhill wrote to Coca-Cola, inviting it to attend mediation with the “Department of Labour” with regard to termination of their “Employment Contract”. On the same day they also requested Coca-Cola to provide them with a statement in writing of the reasons for the termination of their “Employment Contract”. [22] On 14 June 2016 Mr Irvine responded by separate identical emails to the Underhills a...

9. LCRO 157/2024 TA v YQ (25 June 2025) [pdf, 327 KB]

   ...brother’s court proceedings; (f) the $25,000 was a cost to the brother and not to the other siblings; (g) the siblings “…did not sign any paperwork…” agreeing for the firm to deduct any money from their “inheritance”. [35] As to the requested outcome of her complaint, the applicant wrote: [Our brother] has taken the majority of our inheritance and he did that on his own. There was 6 siblings to take what our mother inheritance to be shared. The other siblings do n...

10. Waitangi Tribunal Bibliography Part 1 [pdf, 177 KB]

    ...information and insight into Crown-Maori relations from 1840 to the present day. This version of the bibliography is complete until the end of 2011. As we finish our large district historical inquiries and move our focus to contemporary and kaupapa claims it will continue to be updated to include further reports and evidence produced as part of our ongoing inquiry programme. Official Tribunal reports can already be viewed on our website soon after they are released. It is intended that...