Search Results

1. Proactive-Release-Electoral-Expenditure-Limit-Order-2024_FINAL.pdf [pdf, 279 KB]

   ...current year. The limits to be adjusted are the limits on what promoters (registered and unregistered), candidates and parties can spend on election expenses, and include goods and services tax (GST). 5 The CPI increased by 4.0 per cent from 31 March 2023 to 31 March 2024. 6 Table One shows the current expenditure limits and the inflation-adjusted expenditure limits that will be set by this Order, coming into force on 1 July 2024. All figures have been rounded in accordance with the Ac...

2. I Ltd v V Ltd [2024] NZDT 97 (18 January 2024) [pdf, 187 KB]

   ...pay $353.35 to I Ltd on or before 9 February 2024. REASONS Brief Details of Claim 1. V Ltd operates a business that supplies models for fashion shoots. I Ltd engaged a model (OB) through V Ltd for a photoshoot in [City 1] on 15-16 May 2023. OB flew from [City 2] to [City 1] for the photoshoot. During the photoshoot, when OB was asked to model a short-sleeved garment, I Ltd discovered OB had a large tattoo of a [animal] on her arm, which was inconsistent with the look I Ltd...

3. UH v C Ltd [2024] NZDT 484 (12 June 2024) [pdf, 180 KB]

   ...candidates’ first annual salary. [3] At issue was the authority of TX to engage UH on the terms that he did. UH said that TX had been, amongst his other duties, in charge of recruiting staff for C Ltd. She provided a copy of an email, dated 14 November 2023, which she had sent to TX. It stated the names of four candidates; suggested interview times, and stated her “permanent placement fee” as 13%. She also provided a copy of an email from TX, dated 8 February 2024, by which time t...

4. TC v X Ltd & I Ltd [2024] NZDT 706 (4 September 2024) [pdf, 135 KB]

   ...orders: The claim is dismissed against both respondents; and TC is to pay $1334.00 to I Ltd on or before 2 October 2024. Reasons 1. TC purchased a new-build home from X Ltd in December 2019 with settlement in February 2021. 2. In December 2023, TC discovered water backing up from the floor waste drain in the upstairs bathroom when the sink tap was turned on, causing flooding. She engaged a third party plumber to investigate — they found the pipe was obstructed and indicated...

5. Bryan v Accident Compensation Corporation (Attendant Care Payments) [2024] NZACC 155 (30 September 2024) [pdf, 150 KB]

   ...Judgment: 30 September 2024 RESERVED JUDGMENT OF JUDGE A ASINCLAIR [Backdating of attendant care payments: ss 81, 83, 374 and 376 Accident Compensation Act 2001] Introduction [1] This is an appeal from a review decision dated 11 May 2023 upholding the decision of the Accident Compensation Corporation (the Corporation) dated 31 August 2022 declining to backdate attendant care payments to before 1 April 2002 for the first appellant, Jessica Bryan (Jessica). 2 Backgro...

6. BN & QN v EG [2024] NZDT 884 (22 December 2024) [pdf, 105 KB]

   ...(Disputes Tribunal Act 1988) ORDER OF DISPUTES TRIBUNAL [2024] NZDT 884 APPLICANT BN APPLICANT QN RESPONDENT EG The Tribunal orders: The claim is dismissed. Reasons: 1. In September 2023 BN and QN purchased a [caravan] from a third party in [Town]. They travelled to collect the [caravan] and on returning home to [City], got renovation work underway. Significant rust was quickly discovered which affected the structural integ

7. ET & Ors v CG & KG [2024] NZDT 861 (11 October 2024) [pdf, 209 KB]

   ...LD and QI (the Applicants) all have properties that share a long concrete driveway. CG and her son KG (the Respondents) own the property next to the driveway. It is accepted that the driveway is around 30 – 40 years old. On or around December 2023, ET approached KG due to an issue with ‘excess water’ flowing from the [Respondents’] property on to the driveway. Some of the Applicants gave evidence that they considered that the excess water was coming from pipes/draincoil on the...

8. Koroua - Succession to Perry Ratahi Tai (2025) 335 Waiariki MB 11 (335 WAR 11) [pdf, 214 KB]

   ...who directed that DNA testing be arranged, to ascertain whether Tammy was Perry’s biological daughter.2 In the meantime, Tammy sought mediation, and Judge Stone was appointed as the mediator, however mediation was adjourned around 20 February 2023 to await the outcome of the DNA evidence. 1 234 Waiariki MB 108-113 (234 WAR 108-113). Application number A20200002600. 2 265 Waiariki MB 271-281 (265 WAR 271-281). Application number A20210008278. 335 Waiariki MB 13 [9] The...

9. [2025] NZEmpC 23  LAF v MEC & NIR [pdf, 217 KB]

   ...effect when presented with a draft investigation report. Mr Anderson, counsel for the company, submits that this goes “a considerable way” to establishing a risk of dissipation, relying on the observation made in MNO v PQR.3 3 MNO v PQR [2023] NZEmpC 109 at [25], citing Covington Group Holdings Ltd v Zhong (2004) 17 PRNZ 819 (HC) at [58(e)]; Murren v Schaeffer [2018] NZCA 318, (2018) 24 PRNZ 285 at [16]; and BD v FG [2022] NZEmpC 94 at [11]. [20] While I accept th...

10. LG v J Ltd [2024] NZDT 818 (14 October 2024) [pdf, 129 KB]

    ...provide any contact details nor attend the hearing. I tried unsuccessfully to contact someone on the customer services number, to no avail. The absence of a party does not prevent the hearing from proceeding. 2. LG purchased a [sofa] in September 2023 for the sum of $2099.00. The leather sofa boasted two electrically reclining seats with built in USB ports and wireless charging. There were two storage consoles and cup holders. The sofa had a 12-month warranty. 3. In March 2024 LG...