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1. Sawyer v Victoria University of Wellington (Strike Out) [2024] NZHRRT 47 [pdf, 146 KB]

   ...submissions on VUW’s strike out application and directed that Dr Sawyer file her submissions in opposition to the application by 23 December 2022. [12] Dr Sawyer did not file her submissions. The Tribunal issued further directions on 10 May 2023 requiring Dr Sawyer to file her submissions in opposition to the strike out application by 30 June 2023. Again, Dr Sawyer did not file any submissions. [13] The Tribunal issued its decision striking out parts of Dr Sawyer’s claim on 8...

2. OIA-Letter to chief executive regarding convention against torture. [pdf, 937 KB]

   ...Specifically, you requested: Please provide a copy of the letter written to Chief Executives referred to on p 31 of the Annual report of activities under the Optional Protocol to the Convention against Torture (OPCAT) 1 July 2022 to 30 June 2023. Please find attached a copy of the requested document, which is released to you in full. The Ministry of Justice consulted with the Ombudsman before responding to your request. The Ombudsman has requested the Ministry include the...

3. KC v KZ [2024] NZDT 421 (30 April 2024) [pdf, 205 KB]

   ...it were [brand 2]. 11. I am not satisfied that there was a misrepresentation by KZ. The advert stated that there were two new front tyres on the vehicle. That statement was true. 12. KZ had originally placed the advert [online] on 29 June 2023. That was the date he took the photos that accompanied the advert. The car did not sell. KZ renewed the advert a number of times. 13. In December 2023, KZ took the car to get a new warrant of fitness (“WOF”). He was advised that t...

4. Q Ltd v N Ltd [2024] NZDT 883 (18 December 2024) [pdf, 203 KB]

   ...OF DISPUTES TRIBUNAL [2024] NZDT 883 APPLICANT Q Ltd RESPONDENT N Ltd The Tribunal orders: 1. N Ltd is to pay Q Ltd the total sum of $9,385.17 on or before Wednesday 15 January 2025. Reasons: 2. On 30 June 2023, Q Ltd purchased from N Ltd (the dealer) a used [pick-up truck] with an odometer reading of 243,000 km for $12,000. The agreement included a new warrant of fitness (WoF), tyres and a differential. 3. Q Ltd claims $30,000 which it reduc...

5. O Ltd v CD & Ors [2024] NZDT 854 (18 October 2024) [pdf, 279 KB]

   ...outside of the scope of the D Ltd contract. O Ltd states that this extra work was instructed and authorised by CD and Mr NE. NE and his wife are the live-in managers at the [Holiday Park]. CD was working as a consultant for NY Ltd. 3. In January 2023, O Ltd filed a claim in the Disputes Tribunal against CD and [the holiday park company], seeking $28,575.79. 4. [The holiday park company] was removed from the proceedings and H Ltd (the current owner of the [Holiday Park]) was ad...

6. Moonen v Accident Compensation Corporation (Leave to appeal to the High Court) [2025] NZACC 069 (30 April 2025) [pdf, 186 KB]

   ...was not the cause of ongoing symptoms. 3 • Mr Sherwood’s opinion in 2022 that the overwhelming clinical problem is degenerative in nature and not related to Mr Moonen’s previous accident. • CAP reports in October 2017 and October 2023. [83] Of particular note in the 2023 CAP opinion was the weight placed on Mr Moonen’s continued participation in judo activities after the August 1981 accident, which suggested the injury was more likely to have been a sprain and...

7. [2024] NZEnvC 085 McCallum Bros Limited v Auckland Council [pdf, 201 KB]

   ...who whakapapa to both Ngāti Wai and Ngāti Manuhiri.65 Te Whānau called other mana whenua witnesses, particularly Edward Watts, and also Tamati Stevens an expert on matauranga Māori. ______________________ 65 Evidence of Olivia Haddon, 20 April 2023, at [17]. REASONS Introduction [1] This was an appeal by McCallum Bros Limited against Auckland Council’s decision declining consent for offshore sand extraction at Pakiri Beach. [2] On 11 April 2024, the Court issued a decis...

8. [2024] NZLVT 039 - Lord v Far North District Council (8 July 2024) [pdf, 302 KB]

   ...valuation for the property. Background A general revaluation was undertaken as at 1 October 2022.1 The property was valued at $1,410,000, comprising $1,090,000 Land Value and $320,000 Value of Improvements. By letter dated 20 September 2023, the Council confirmed acceptance of an objection filed by Julie Lord. The objection2 identified that the size of the site was incorrectly recorded, there were compounding effects from the error, and the values therefore needed to be re...

9. OIA-113639.pdf [pdf, 3.3 MB]

   ...ref: OIA 113639 Thank you for your email of 1 July 2024 requesting, under the Official Information Act 1982 (the Act), documents relating to the Arms Act 1983_ Specifically, you requested: Copies of all documents, advice, reports since 27 November 2023 relating to: Repealing and replacing Part 6 of the Arms Act 1983 relating to clubs and ranges Which stakeholders were invited to take part in the consultation of regulations under Part 6 of the Arms Act 1983 relating to clubs and ranges,...

10. [2025] NZLVT 16 - TBE v Tauranga City Council (7 April 2025) [pdf, 196 KB]

    ...carried out by Opteon New Zealand Limited (Opteon) on behalf of the Council. The parties have now resolved the objection by agreeing that no changes should be made to the original values. Background A general valuation was undertaken as at 1 May 2023. The property was valued at $1,480,000, comprising Land Value only. The valuation was reviewed, and on 12 November 2024 the Council advised that a decision had been made not to alter the valuation. The objection before this Tri...