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1. Motor Vehicle Disputes Tribunal

   ...who have bought a vehicle from a registered trader – or from a trader that meets the criteria for registration but isn’t. You can look at the Motor Vehicle Sales Act to find out more about the definition of a trader. The Tribunal can only consider claims where the gross weight of the vehicle is less than 3,500 kilograms. It’s a good idea to read the Consumer Protection website It explains what to do if you have a problem and how to get it resolved. The Motor Vehicle Disputes Tribunal...

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2. Chee v Stareast Investment Ltd [pdf, 97 KB]

   ...document was forwarded to TQ under covering letter dated 14 October 2000 for signing and return. But this purported only copy was kept and destroyed by TQ, presumably as a cover up exercise. [33] The letter stated as follows: “We enclose as requested herewith a copy of the contract duly signed by us for your files” (emphasis added). Strikingly, it did not say that the contract was being sent for signing by TQ. Nor did it request its return after signing. 15 [3...

3. Waitangi Tribunal bibliography 2021 part 1 [pdf, 198 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...

4. Matenga v Accident Compensation Corporation (Weekly compensation) [2024] NZACC 140 [pdf, 205 KB]

   ...date his disability/off work to 19.9.17, which I cannot easil [sic]. [14] On 24 March 2020, the Corporation advised Mr Matenga that a decision on cover for the kidney injury would need to be made by 23 July 2020, and that the Corporation had requested medical records to assist in its investigation of cover. [15] On 18 May 2020, Dr Anne-Marie Lonergan advised as follows: Kidney stones are not directly caused by trauma. The build-up of the substances that form kidney stones may be a...

5. Steele v Salisbury School (Costs) [2012] NZHRRT 26 [pdf, 61 KB]

   ...declaration that there has been an interference with Mr Steele’s privacy. Formal orders [60] For the foregoing reasons the decision of the Tribunal is that: [60.1] A declaration of interference with privacy is denied. [60.2] No damages or other forms of remedy under ss 85 and 88 of the Act are to be awarded. [60.3] The proceedings brought by Mr Steele are dismissed. [2] While the Tribunal hoped that its decision would bring an end to these proceedings, costs were reserved. Ap...

6. Trustees of the Horina Nepia and Te Hiwi Piahana Whanau Trust v Ngati Tukorehe Tribal Committee & Tahamata Incorporation (2014) 314 Aotea MB 159 (314 AOT 159) [pdf, 231 KB]

   ...barred? [81] Respondents’ case [81] 314 Aotea MB 161 Applicants’ case [85] Discussion [87] Decision [91] 314 Aotea MB 162 Introduction [1] On 30 August 1978 Paul or Paora Te Hiwi signed a form transferring 3,781.28 shares he held in Tahamatā Incorporation to the “trustees Tukorehe Pā, Ohau”. The Incorporation records disclose that the shares were in fact transferred to the trustees of Ohau Pā Reserve. It is said...

7. IN v FQ Ltd [2022] NZDT 196 (15 November 2022) [pdf, 165 KB]

   ...rejection must be within a reasonable time and I am not satisfied that 20 months is reasonable. 4. For this reason the claim must be dismissed. Referee: P McKinstry Date: 15 November 2022 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...

8. Te Rununga o Ngati Hine - Determination of dispute between Te Rununga o Ngati Hine and Te Rununga a Iwi o Ngapuhi (2011) 28 Taitokerau MB 217 (28 TTK 217) [pdf, 216 KB]

   ...Pita Tipene, is the current trustee on TRAION representing the Takiwa of Ngati Hine. [27] Schedule 3 of the Deed sets out the ―Process to Withdraw‖ as required by s 20(2). It provides for a ―preliminary process of withdrawal‖ and a ―formal process of withdrawal‖. [28] TRONH has existed in one form or another since 1887. I am told that today it operates under ―tikanga‖ and is, at law, an unincorporated body. Nevertheless, it recognises that if Ngati Hine is succe...

9. Responding to a claim

   Although the applicant must prove its claim on the balance of probabilities, it is your responsibility to present your side of the story. Before the hearing, you should collect and provide the following information to the MVDT: A clear written chronology of all relevant events from your perspective Your copy of the consumer information notice and the vehicle offer and sale agreement (if those documents have not been provided by the applicant or if the applicant’s copy is different) Any invoic...

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10. Emtage v Accident Compensation Corporation (Revocation of Cover) [2023] NZACC 84 [pdf, 522 KB]

    ...[5] The appellant made a claim for a workplace injury in 2019. Her claim was that the injury occurred when she was operating truck 204 and was collecting green waste on Racecourse Road, Invercargill on 11 March 2019. [6] The appellant first informed Southern Transport of her injury on 6 May 2019. She attended her GP that day following an incident at her home, which she described to the Court as occurring when she was getting dressed. She said she had one foot in her pants when she...