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1. [2025] NZEmpC 12 Haven Falls Funeral Home Limited v Tepania [pdf, 173 KB]

   ...the category 2 daily recovery rate of $2,390, totalling $9,799. The defendant submits that is a fair and reasonable award of costs in the circumstances. In support of the reasonableness of such an award, the defendant also points to delays and requests for the notice of discontinuance as a factor to also be considered. [4] At the request of the Court, the defendant subsequently filed a memorandum itemising the attendances claimed and corresponding time allocations, which is set...

2. TE & EE v UO [2024] NZDT 324 (1 May 2024) [pdf, 177 KB]

   ...obligations to S Ltd, and it was foreseeable that S Ltd would call on them when it suffered loss in consequence of his conduct. [14] Thus, the claim of TE and EE is allowed. Referee: C Hawes Date: 1 May 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 f...

3. [2025] NZLVT 028 – Edwards v Minister for Land Information (17 June 2025) [pdf, 406 KB]

   ...2021, confirmed the hearing date on or after 27 June 2022, noting that mediation had occurred. The Tribunal noted a dispute was clearly identified as to the law, namely the planning issues that affect the valuation of the matter. There followed requests to change the timetable, but the hearing date on or after 27 June 2022 was retained with a potential change to 4 July 2022. Special time was set aside in July 2022 for the hearing, namely 4-8 July and 11-12 July. The next Min...

4. NO v ST [2023] NZDT 80 (6 July 2023) [pdf, 262 KB]

   ...counterclaim is struck out as not being within the jurisdiction of the Tribunal or barred by s43 of the Act. Referee: L. Mueller ` Date: 6 July 2022 CI0301_CIV_DCDT_Order Page 4 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...

5. Re Dunstan (Rejection of Statement of Claim) [2023] NZHRRT 34 [pdf, 184 KB]

   ...DATE OF DECISION: 13 October 2023 DECISION OF TRIBUNAL THAT INTENDED STATEMENT OF CLAIM NOT BE ACCEPTED FOR FILING1 [1] On 19 April 2023, Ms Dunstan presented for filing in the Tribunal a statement of claim (on the official claim form) purportedly filed under s 98 of the Privacy Act 2020 (the Act). [2] The form on page 5 after Step 3 states: Please tick the boxes that apply to you (refer to the relevant Certificate or notice given by the Privacy Commissioner or [if a...

6. SM v D Ltd [2023] NZDT 155 (10 May 2023) [pdf, 229 KB]

   ...limits the ordered sum payable to GN to $1430.72 (of which the first $300.00 to be paid must be forward by GN to SM as per section 33 of the Dispute Tribunal Act 1988). Referee Perfect Date: 10 May 2023 Page 4 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 re...

7. Stryder v Accident Compensation Corporation (Weekly Compensation) [2024] NZACC 68 [pdf, 285 KB]

   ...the initial medical assessment and the functional capacity evaluation was that Mr Stryder was fit for his pre-injury employment as a chef. Weekly compensation ceased on 18 October 2010. [12] On 21 May 2019, Mr Stryder's GP completed forms for assessing entitlement to a lump sum payment. The general practitioner noted Mr Stryder was suffering from PTSD and anxiety. Since these conditions were not covered injuries, he could not be assessed for a lump sum payment. However,...

8. Te Manutukutuku Issue 32 [pdf, 5.1 MB]

   ...• • • • • • • • • • • • • Concerns About Resource Allocation Available for Claims Concerns have been raised about the level of resources available to the Waitangi Tribunal for the hearing of claims. A large number of requests have been made for early and urgent funding and the Tribunal has been criticised when it has proceeded with other cases. In a recent memorandum concern­ ing the Ngai Tahu claim, Tribunal chairperson, Chief Judge Edward Durie p...

9. XX v TD [2024] NZDT 235 (7 February 2024) [pdf, 182 KB]

   ...failure by TD to use reasonable care and skill in providing the service. Rather, the reports mention these general issues as being some of the risks of undertaking orthodontic treatment. 6. In his evidence, TD claimed he had given XX a consent form that contained advice of the risks of the treatment. XX denied ever receiving the consent form. TD was unable to provide a copy of the signed form as he said he had since left the practice from when it was issued and could no longer access...

10. BD & SO v LM Ltd & LL [2024] NZDT 242 (21 March 2024) [pdf, 135 KB]

    ...RESPONDENT LM Ltd LL The Tribunal orders: LL and LM Ltd are jointly and severally liable to pay $10,000.00 to BD and SO on or before 18 April 2024. Reasons 1. BD and SO saw [a bar] advertised for sale on [social media platform] for $20,000.00. LL clarified at the hearing that she owns the bar as a sole trader and her parents operate it (she resides overseas), and that the company LM Ltd does not operate the bar. LL was therefore added as the second respondent...