Tribunal grants residency after immigration ‘error’ leaves woman unlawfully in New Zealand
But their impending marriage would be the fourth for the man, who had already sponsored two former wives…
Row over great-aunt’s unreturned Bible settled by Disputes Tribunal
The King James Bible was described online as the English translation of the Christian Bible, commissioned by King…
Ōtaki tenant appeals Tenancy Tribunal compensation after landlord Victor Davis disposed of his belongings
Last year, the tenant took Davis to the Tenancy Tribunal, which found the storage unit was not lawfully…
Lawyers and Conveyancers Disciplinary Tribunal penalises legal secretary for stealing $1.3m of client money to buy house
The woman was prosecuted for the theft and sentenced to 12 months’ home detention last year. Then, in…
Landlord Donna Miers back before Tenancy Tribunal over unpaid orders
Timaru breaches, not once but twice The most recent case relates to ongoing proceedings in the tribunal between…
Friends’ house share feud ends with Disputes Tribunal ruling: neither owes the other a cent
The friend who’s moved out then counter-claimed for legal expenses he notched up defending his position. The tribunal…
Whitford tenant ordered to pay $100k after $145k rent dispute
Lewis was ordered to pay: Rent arrears $98,536.51 Filing fee reimbursement $27Lock/key replacement $186.49 Animal carer fee $360…
Single parent benefit policy faces legal challenge at Human Rights Review Tribunal
McCarthy is one of two single parents taking his case to the Human Rights Review Tribunal with the…
‘Major breach’: Tribunal says Treaty overhaul in education law ‘may be worse’ than Treaty Principles Bill
The broader Treaty clause review faces a separate and urgent Waitangi Tribunal inquiry. Earlier this month, the tribunal…
Tenancy Tribunal issues first ‘pet’ ruling, approves Labrador puppy in upstairs flat
The landlord refused. Photographs advertising the property showed a cat. Its outdoor areas were a large deck and…
AI tells tenant she should ask for $40,000 – tribunal hands her $80
“What we received was a total of 215 pages, made up of the application, evidence, photographs, and a…
Rotorua housing: Tenancy Tribunal slashes pensioner’s proposed rent
Last August, the council revealed plans to pass management of the portfolio to the community housing provider, citing…