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1. MK & NK v B Ltd [2023] NZDT 687 (21 December 2023) [pdf, 111 KB]

   ...pass those on to his tenants in plenty of time. 10. NK denies that he was ever told that the building would need to be vacant and points out that it is not written on the quotation nor is there any evidence of such a requirement in writing in any form — some of the communication between the parties was by phone and some was by email — I accept that none of the email communication makes reference to the building needing to be empty while work is proceeding. One of his tenants has wri...

2. EC & KC v CT & ZR [2022] NZDT 190 (17 October 2022) [pdf, 199 KB]

   ...settlement and after 2 contractors had intervened. 30. Accordingly, the Tribunal finds that the claim has not been proven and must be dismissed. Referee: L. Mueller Date: 17 October 2022 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...

3. DX v KD & I Ltd [2025] NZDT 77 (19 February 2025) [pdf, 207 KB]

   ...loss has been suffered. Findings Contract 9. I find a binding contract was entered into by the parties. 10. DX argues there was no sale and purchase agreement entered into, just an invoice rendered. However, in New Zealand, the only forms of contract that are required to be in writing and signed are contracts for the sale and purchase of an interest in land and contracts of guarantee. The agreement reached between DX and I Ltd was for the sale and purchase of a chattel being...

4. L Ltd v UT [2022] NZDT 266 (16 December 2022) [pdf, 167 KB]

   ...pay the sum of $850.00 to L Ltd on or before Monday 16 January 2023. Reasons: 1. On 1 August 2022, UT (the customer) signed a six-month Membership Agreement with L Ltd (the gym). The membership fee was $170.00 per month. The customer signed a form to pay by direct debit, but the account number provided was incorrect. The gym claims that no payment has ever been received, and the customer has neither attended the gym nor cancelled her membership. 2. The gym now claims $935.00, intend...

5. TQ IQ v ZC [2021] NZDT 1704 (10 December 2021) [pdf, 210 KB]

   ...payable in additional to actual additional expenses. 13. Based on the findings above, ZC is to pay $1173.00 + $361.00 + $100.00 to TQ and IQ, being $1634.00. Referee Perfect Date: 10 December 2021 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. EC v UU [2025] NZDT 43 (1 April 2025) [pdf, 178 KB]

   ...that an order has been issued the respondent can contract the insurer and see if any of the instalment plans or discounts offered still stand. Hannan DTR Disputes Tribunal Referee 01 April 2025 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...

7. NB v NF Ltd [2022] NZDT 143 (11 August 2022) [pdf, 135 KB]

   ...to might be unfair on one party. 16. This means that NB has not established her claim for a refund of the deposit paid and her claim is dismissed. Referee: R Merrett Date: 11 August 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 rehe...

8. EQ v ND Ltd & DQ [2023] NZDT 9 (5 April 2023) [pdf, 98 KB]

   ...contracted the Tribunal and again requested an adjournment on the basis that he was out of country and not reachable over the phone as he was in a remote area and the phone and internet is very limited. An adjournment was not granted. The Tribunal informed DQ that the hearing would proceed. [5] Whereas DQ advised that he made the latest adjournment request a week prior to his travel asking that the hearing be adjourned till 2023, the evidence is clear that DQ left the county knowing that...

9. BC v TH Ltd [2024] NZDT 658 (16 August 2024) [pdf, 193 KB]

   ...Referee: Hannan DTR Date: 16 August 2024 3 I understand the applicant’s submission that like for like batteries are not available. 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 rehe

10. TG v E Ltd [2024] NZDT 289 (10 May 2024) [pdf, 102 KB]

    ...October 2021 for substantial renovations to the applicant’s home. The contract was terminated by the applicant in July 2022 before the works were completed. TG’s written submissions provide full detail of her dissatisfaction with E Ltd’s performance. The claim 5. Generally, TG says that a project cost blowout occurred and was caused by E Ltd and its lack of financial transparency. Due to that she has refused to pay E Ltd’s two final invoices ($24,890.65) and seeks a decl...