Consent Order Suppresses Names and Identifying Details
📌 In brief
The Tenancy Tribunal issued a consent order that keeps the identities of both the tenant and the landlord anonymous after they reached a settlement agreement.
⚖️ Legal holding
Parties agreed to suppress their names and identifying details when reaching a settlement.
📖 Technical summary
Consent order suppressing names and details of both parties.
📜 Headnote Official document
The Tenancy Tribunal issued a consent order suppressing the names and identifying details of both the tenant and the landlord following a settlement agreement between the parties.
📚 Full judgment Official document
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[2025] NZTT 5226855
TENANCY TRIBUNAL AT [Event location suppressed]
APPLICANT: [redacted]
Tenant
RESPONDENT: [redacted]
Landlord
TENANCY ADDRESS: [Tenancy address suppressed]
CONSENT ORDER
1. An application for suppression has been made in this case, and the Tribunal orders suppression of the Tenant and the Landlord name and identifying details.
2. [The landlord/s] will pay [The tenant/s] $1,142.82 immediately in full and final settlement of all claims either party has against the other in respect of the tenancy.
Reasons:
1. Both parties attended the hearing and consent to the above orders. Because the parties have reached a settlement, it is appropriate that their names and identifying details be suppressed.
[NAME], 30 April 2025
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Please read carefully: Visit justice.govt.nz/tribunals/tenancy/rehearings-appeals for more information on rehearings and appeals.
Rehearings You can apply for a rehearing if you believe that a substantial wrong or miscarriage of justice has happened. For example: • you did not get the letter telling you the date of the hearing, or • the adjudicator improperly admitted or rejected evidence, or • new evidence, relating to the original application, has become available.
You must give reasons and evidence to support your application for a rehearing. A rehearing will not be granted just because you disagree with the decision. You must apply within five working days of the decision using the Application for Rehearing form: justice.govt.nz/assets/Documents/Forms/TT-Application-for-rehearing.pdf
Right of Appeal Both the landlord and the tenant can file an appeal. You should file your appeal at the District Court where the original hearing took place. The cost for an appeal is $260. You must apply within 10 working days after the decision is issued using this Appeal to the District Court form: justice.govt.nz/tribunals/tenancy/rehearings-appeals
Grounds for an appeal You can appeal if you think the decision was wrong, but not because you don’t like the decision. For some cases, there’ll be no right to appeal. For example, you can’t appeal: • against an interim order • a final order for the payment of less than $1000 • a final order to undertake work worth less than $1000.
Enforcement Where the Tribunal made an order about money or property this is called a civil debt. The Ministry of Justice Collections Team can assist with enforcing civil debt. You can contact the collections team on [PHONE] or go to justice.govt.nz/fines/civil-debt for forms and information.
Notice to a party ordered to pay money or vacate premises, etc. Failure to comply with any order may result in substantial additional costs for enforcement. It may also involve being ordered to appear in the District Court for an examination of your means or seizure of your property.
If you require further help or information regarding this matter, visit tenancy.govt.nz/disputes/enforcing- decisions or phone Tenancy Services on [PHONE].
Mēna ka hiahia koe ki ētahi atu awhina, kōrero ranei mo tēnei take, haere ki tenei ipurangi tenancy.govt.nz/disputes/enforcing-decisions, waea atu ki Ratonga Takirua ma runga [PHONE] ranei.
https://www.justice.govt.nz/tribunals/tenancy/rehearings-appeals https://www.justice.govt.nz/assets/Documents/Forms/TT-Application-for-rehearing.pdf https://www.justice.govt.nz/tribunals/tenancy/rehearings-appeals/ https://www.justice.govt.nz/fines/about-civil-debt/ https://www.tenancy.govt.nz/disputes/enforcing-decisions https://www.tenancy.govt.nz/disputes/enforcing-decisions http://www.tenancy.govt.nz/disputes/enforcing-decisions/
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A manaomia nisi faamatalaga poo se fesoasoani, e uiga i lau mataupu, asiasi ifo le matou aupega tafailagi: tenancy.govt.nz/disputes/enforcing-decisions, pe fesootai mai le Tenancy Services i le numera [PHONE].
Reasons:
⚖️ What tends to weigh in cases like this
✅ Tends to be accepted
- The court accepted the request for suppression because both parties agreed to it.
- The court accepted that suppression was appropriate because the parties reached a settlement.
Patterns observed in similar cases in this collection — every case is unique.
❓ Frequently asked questions
What did this decision decide?
The Tenancy Tribunal decided to suppress the names and identifying details of both the tenant and the landlord.
What was the dispute about?
The dispute was about a settlement agreement between the tenant and the landlord.
How did the court decide, and why?
The court decided to suppress the identities of both parties because they had reached a settlement agreement.
Which laws or rules were applied?
No specific laws or rules were mentioned in the decision.
What was the argument that mattered most?
The most important argument was that both parties agreed to suppress their identities as part of the settlement.
Was the decision for or against the person who brought the case?
The decision was neutral, as it reflected the agreement between both parties.
What does this mean for someone in a similar situation?
Someone in a similar situation could request that their identity be suppressed if they reach a settlement agreement with the other party.
What evidence or documents mattered?
The judgment does not specify any particular evidence or documents.