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1. DQ v OR & SN [2024] NZDT 879 (19 August 2024) [pdf, 261 KB]

   ...were made in 2012, with that later payment being made on 29 June 2016. The parties separated on 20 July 2017 and no further advances were made after this date. This would mean that the very last possible limitation period expired at the end of July 2023. Although DQ has been trying to recover this loan for many years, she did not file in the Disputes Tribunal until 29 November 2023, outside the 6 year period. 22. This will be a fatal to DQ’s claim unless she can demonstrate that th...

2. BN & NP v NT [2024] NZDT 316 (6 May 2024) [pdf, 237 KB]

   ...increase in low permeable area, and the grass swales have been flattened and filled with limestone, altering the performance of the stormwater controls.” 30. Of particular note, the Conclusions and recommendations section of the report of 03 August 2023 states: “Due to the nature of the site some stormwater run off is to be expected. However, we believe that stormwater controls for the access way are not performing as designed due to poor maintenance and the additional works und...

3. [2025] NZEmpC 22 Menzies v Corrigan [pdf, 205 KB]

   ...shareholder of the second defendant, Prime Focus Security Ltd (the company). He placed the company into liquidation in September 2022. The company has now been removed from the Companies Register. [3] In its determination dated 10 March 2023, the Authority ordered the company to pay the first defendant, Nathan Corrigan, the following: $5,885 (gross) in lost remuneration, KiwiSaver and holiday pay on the lost remuneration, $20,000 in compensation, and $500 as a penalty.1...

4. U Ltd v NP [2024] NZDT 780 (4 November 2024) [pdf, 172 KB]

   ...Tribunal Act 1988) ORDER OF DISPUTES TRIBUNAL [2024] NZDT 780 APPLICANT U Ltd RESPONDENT NP The Tribunal orders: NP is to pay to U Ltd the sum of $1,995.60 on or before 26 November 2024. Reasons: 1. In November 2023, NP contacted KU of U Ltd regarding the painting of a bedroom and ensuite at her home in [Town A]. 2. The parties met to discuss what work was to be done. 3. Work was carried out by U Ltd over approximately four days from 17 Novembe...

5. FC v QK [2024] NZDT 415 (14 May 2024) [pdf, 208 KB]

   ...and controller. QK suggested three options as a way forward. FC said she did not want to continue with QK or [QK’s Brother] and reiterated she was seeking a refund of $3,800. On 5 September 2022, FC received a refund of $1,127.43. 10. In May 2023, FC had [Electrical Company] remove the system installed by QK, and install another ventilation kit with a heat transfer upgrade at a cost of $3,891.91. FC advised QK all the equipment he had installed was packed in a box, except for the ven...

6. CH v SU [2024] NZDT 868 (5 December 2024) [pdf, 156 KB]

   ...have conversation on chance meeting with SU always promising to pay the $1,000.00 when she could amass the same. In a somewhat bizarre sense, the conversations and promise to pay continued throughout 2021 and 2022. When CH returned to [City] in July 2023 after caring for a close friend with an health condition, he texted SU on 9th July 2023 and stated that he needed to get parts for his vehicle and really required the agreed $1,000.00 and failure to make the payment would force him to subm...

7. Christchurch Masjidain Attack Inquiry

   ...submissions from families and Interested Parties on the proposed scope of the Inquiry. Coroner Brigitte Windley took over the Inquiry from 23 November 2021, when Judge Marshall retired. Coroner Windley was appointed Deputy Chief Coroner in July 2023. The scope stage of the Inquiry has been completed. The Inquiry is now in the substantive stage. Scope of the Inquiry Coroner Windley heard submissions on the scope of the Inquiry from the whānau of those that died and other Interested Partie...

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   1. Coroners Court

8. G Ltd & YZ v B Ltd [2025] NZDT 55 (27 March 2025) [pdf, 214 KB]

   ...DISPUTES TRIBUNAL [2025] NZDT 55 APPLICANT G Ltd APPLICANT YZ RESPONDENT G Ltd The Tribunal orders: The claim is dismissed. Reasons 1. YZ purchased a hybrid station wagon (van) from G Ltd in August 2023 and took delivery of it on 1 September 2023. He purchased it for $27,500.00 and paid an additional $1,355.75 for [a mechanical insurance policy] (total $28,855.75). 2. I note that the correct applicant should be B Ltd as that company is...

9. Worker-Exploitation-in-NZ-Enforcement-and-Commentary-Paper.pdf [pdf, 313 KB]

   Worker Exploitation in New Zealand: Law Reform and Enforcement Paper presented to University of Auckland Employment Law Class 18 May 20231 Judge Kathryn Beck2 Mauri ora kia tātou, E te hunga mate, moi mai rā, rātou ki a rātou, tātou te hunga ora ki a tātou Kei te manawhenua o tēnei rohe, kei te mihi E koa ana te ngākau i tae mai ahau i tēnei rā i runga i te reo karanga o te rā. Nō reira, ka nui te mihi ki a tātou katoa Ko Kaiwhakawā Kathryn Beck tōku...

10. LCRO 208/2021 PK v GH (13 June 2023) [pdf, 222 KB]

    LEGAL COMPLAINTS REVIEW OFFICER ĀPIHA AROTAKE AMUAMU Ā-TURE [2023] NZLCRO 51 Ref: LCRO 208/2021 CONCERNING an application for review pursuant to section 193 of the Lawyers and Conveyancers Act 2006 AND CONCERNING a determination by [X] Standards Committee BETWEEN PK Applicant AND GH Respondent The names and identifying details of the parties in this decision have been changed Introduction [1] Mr PK has applied for a review o...