Suppression Granted in Tenancy Case
📌 In brief
In a recent Tenancy Tribunal case, the identities of the tenant and landlord were suppressed because the case had no public interest. The application was then dismissed.
⚖️ Legal holding
A tenant and landlord can request suppression of their identities if there is no public interest in the matter.
📖 Technical summary
The application for suppression was granted, and the case was dismissed.
📜 Headnote Official document
The Tenancy Tribunal granted an application for suppression of the identities of the tenant and landlord in a case where there was no public interest in the matter, and subsequently dismissed the application.
📚 Full judgment Official document
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[2025] NZTT 5154372
TENANCY TRIBUNAL AT [Event location suppressed]
APPLICANT: [redacted]
Landlord
RESPONDENT: [redacted]
Tenant
TENANCY ADDRESS: [Tenancy address suppressed]
ORDER
1. An application for suppression has been made in this case, and the Tribunal orders suppression of the Tenant and Landlord’s names and identifying details.
2. The application is dismissed.
Reasons:
1. Both parties attended the hearing. The application was withdrawn.
2. There is no public interest in this matter and suppression is ordered for both parties.
[NAME] 19 March 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.
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].
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/
Reasons:
⚖️ What tends to weigh in cases like this
✅ Tends to be accepted
- The Tribunal ordered suppression of identifying details for both parties because there was no public interest in the matter.
❌ Tends to be rejected
- The application was dismissed because it had been withdrawn.
Patterns observed in similar cases in this collection — every case is unique.
❓ Frequently asked questions
What did this decision decide?
The Tenancy Tribunal granted the request to suppress the identities of the tenant and landlord and dismissed the application.
What was the dispute about?
The dispute was about whether the identities of the tenant and landlord should be suppressed.
How did the court decide, and why?
The court decided to grant the suppression request because there was no public interest in the matter and the application was withdrawn.
Which laws or rules were applied?
No specific laws or rules were mentioned in the judgment.
What was the argument that mattered most?
The argument that mattered most was that there was no public interest in the matter.
Was the decision for or against the person who brought the case?
The decision was for the person who brought the case, granting suppression of their identity.
What does this mean for someone in a similar situation?
Someone in a similar situation can request suppression of their identity if they believe there is no public interest in the matter.
What evidence or documents mattered?
The judgment does not specify any particular evidence or documents.