13 Sept 2018
Special leave was declined because no arguable question of law of general or public importance was established; the tenancy was periodic so s 7 did not apply; the evidence supported the Tribunal's finding that the s 51(1)(d) 90-day notice was valid and not retaliatory; and the applicant's concessions at the Tribunal precluded the challenges.
18 Mar 2014
The fixed-term tenancy did not convert to a periodic tenancy because the Council gave effective notice of non-continuance and no contractual right of renewal or accepted extension existed; Judge Hastings did not err as the appeal raised no question of law capable of overturning the possession order and no denial of an effective appeal was established, so the appeal is dismissed.
28 Mar 2013
Summary judgment on liability was declined because genuine disputes of fact and credibility exist on essential issues — tenancy status on possession date, valid service of the 15 December 2011 notice to quit, classification of the kitchen items as fixtures or chattels, and whether Te Kaahu repudiated the tenancy — matters that require a full evidential hearing rather than resolution on affidavits.