Disputes Tribunal rules on feud between Southland farmer after $14k bill for grazing in ‘barter’ deal
The bill $14,000 bill was based on one farmer’s assessment of how much weight each cattle had gained…
Yellow‑legged hornet spread to Northland? Pest expert disputes MPI reassurances
The technique – attaching tiny radio transmitters to worker hornets and tracking them back to their nests –…
Disputes Tribunal: Homeowners win payout after grocery delivery driver destroys archway tree branch on driveway of leafy property
“A reasonable driver would have appreciated the likelihood that the delivery truck might cause damage to the low…
Haeata school disputes suggestion mouldy lunches were old ones accidentally re-served
“We have considered all possible causes,” he said. “We think it is more than likely that the affected…
Waipori Falls residents fear for safety after gunshot and pet’s disappearance
While other residents did not report hearing the shot, Daniel Williamson said the incident raised concern in the…
Architectural designer takes woman to Disputes Tribunal over unpaid invoice
But, she was caught by surprise when an invoice for $3450 arrived. The designer took the woman to…
Disputes Tribunal orders dad to pay $6500 in school fees after he ignored payment requests for five years
According to the tribunal, the man was experiencing financial difficulties at the time and could not afford the…
Black Pineapple’s cocktail catering subsidiary owes Inland Revenue over $680k, founder disputes overdrawn account claim
“After careful consultation with the IRD [Inland Revenue Department] and a thorough review of recovery options, we determined…
Waikato man Ashley Owen avoids hefty sentence as Crown unable to prove exact age
He would also call her and play the videos to her, so they could both see them. Owen’s…
Disputes Tribunal weighs in on father-daughter battle over $5k given for overseas trip
But she contended he gifted it to her for an overseas trip she took in 2023, and would…
Fain delivers town hall speech, promises to fight for pensions in 2028
UAW president Shawn Fain gives Labor Day speech in Detroit UAW president Shawn Fain takes the stage after…
Disputes Tribunal orders refund after diseased, unvaccinated cat sold by breeder
The breeder was considered a “trader”, albeit at a “modest level” – she was registered as a breeder,…