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1. B Ltd v F Ltd [2023] NZDT 76 (23 February 2023).pdf [pdf, 185 KB]

   ...by email. The applicant also requested NB provide documents required to complete the valuation. [4] On 22 February 2022 NB provided the requested documents. [5] On 8 March 2022 the applicant provided NB with a completed verbal valuation and was informed by the respondent that he no longer required the valuation. [6] On 11 March 2022 the applicant emailed NB asking him if he would like to proceed with the valuation. NB replied by email that; no not going ahead anymore. Sorry for the lat...

2. KG v M Ltd [2023] NZDT 627 (1 November 2023) [pdf, 267 KB]

   ...to pay the balance. M Ltd was concerned that it would carry out the removal service and not be paid the balance of the quote. KG disputed that she said she would not pay. 8. M Ltd declined to refund the deposit she had paid because it informed her in writing on 16 August when she was advised that to secure the booking, she would need to pay the deposit of $997.00 and that, ‘This is non-refundable within 28 days of commencement, unless M Ltd cancels the job. Remainin...

3. Fair Trading Amendment Bill Advice [pdf, 144 KB]

   ...commercially necessary or appropriate. This offence will be subject to penalties of $600,000 for bodies corporate and $200,000 for individuals. b. The Bill extends the Fair Trading Act’s existing protections against unfair contract terms in standard form consumer contracts so that these will also apply to small trade contracts. It is an offence to contravene these provisions. 4. The Bill amends the Fair Trading Act to strengthen the ability of consumers to direct ‘uninvited direct...

4. GO v HO [2022] NZDT 213 (2 December 2022) [pdf, 138 KB]

   ...up the responsibilities, I have placed the responsibility of HO at 60% and GO at 40%, resulting in a payment due by HO to B Ltd of $1,175.72 Referee: J Robertshawe Date: 2 December 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 for a reh...

5. 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...

6. US Ltd v NH [2021] NZDT 1545 (16 September 2021) [pdf, 182 KB]

   ...Consequently I find that NH is entitled to a refund of $8000.00. I also find that he is not liable for the balance of $2650.00, so US Ltd’s claim is dismissed. Referee: G.M. Taylor Date: 16 September 2021 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...

7. LCRO 2/2017 RR and SS Trust v QQ, WW, EE, GG, TT, YY, UU, OO, PP, ZZ, FF and DD (3 December 2019) [pdf, 70 KB]

   ...if a complaint were to be made by another investor, at least some of the difficulties that can arise from delay could be surmounted by reference to the report that was prepared to assist in addressing the concerns Mr RR had raised. That report forms part of the nominee company’s record held by the New Zealand Law Society (NZLS). [18] The interests of consumers and members of the public, in the form of affected investors who have not registered concern, is better protected than...

8. GC v DM & PO Ltd [2022] NZDT 64 (7 June 2022) [pdf, 99 KB]

   ...claim that the malfunctioning motor caused damage to his dinghy, so has not proven any consequential losses. 17. The sum payable is therefore $404.00. Referee: E Paton-Simpson Date: 7 June 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 for a r...

9. TG v ES Ltd [2023] NZDT 11 (6 April 2023) [pdf, 99 KB]

   ...above, claims that it has provided extensive documentation to both the applicant and the Tribunal including evidence of the costs charged including the variations. The respondent submits that it cannot be expected to micromanage cost reporting and the information supplied is sufficient to prove its claim for payment. [9] The respondent admits there have been cost overruns but claims this is due to the very difficult building environment over the last few years and the variations requeste...

10. 2022 October FV Provider Update [pdf, 185 KB]

    ...for Safety programmes do not need to be disclosed to DVProgrammes. When completing an FV3A for a Safety Programme request, you do not need to provide an address if the client has asked for their details to remain confidential. Please complete the form with ‘confidential address’ and provide a general area/district. Firearms Prohibition Order The Firearms Prohibition Orders Legislation Act introduces a new type of court order which can be made at sentencing in the District and...