Tenancy Tribunal Suppresses Names and Identifying Details
📌 In brief
In a recent Tenancy Tribunal case, the names and identifying details of both the tenant and the landlord were suppressed following an application for suppression.
⚖️ Legal holding
A tenant's name and identifying details can be suppressed by the Tenancy Tribunal upon application.
📖 Technical summary
The names and identifying details of the parties have been suppressed by the Tribunal's order.
📜 Headnote Official document
In a recent Tenancy Tribunal case, an application for suppression was made, leading to an order suppressing the names and identifying details of both the tenant and the landlord.
📚 Full judgment Official document
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[2025] NZTT 5181891
TENANCY TRIBUNAL AT [Event location suppressed]
APPLICANT: [redacted]
Landlord
RESPONDENT: [redacted]
Tenant
TENANCY ADDRESS: [ADDRESS], [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
ORDER
1. An application for suppression has been made in this case, and the Tribunal orders suppression of the Tenant and Landlord name and identifying details.
2. The application was withdrawn by the landlord before the hearing.
[NAME] 09 May 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/
⚖️ What tends to weigh in cases like this
✅ Tends to be accepted
- The tenant applied for suppression of their name and identifying details.
- The Tribunal agreed to suppress both the tenant’s and landlord’s names and identifying details.
❌ Tends to be rejected
- The landlord withdrew their part of the application for suppression before the hearing.
- There were no arguments presented by either party that were rejected by the Tribunal.
Patterns observed in similar cases in this collection — every case is unique.
❓ Frequently asked questions
What did this decision decide?
The Tenancy Tribunal ordered the suppression of the names and identifying details of both the tenant and the landlord.
What was the dispute about?
The dispute was about whether the names and identifying details of the parties involved should be suppressed.
How did the court decide, and why?
The court decided to suppress the names and identifying details of the parties, likely due to an application made by one of the parties.
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 the application for suppression made by one of the parties.
Was the decision for or against the person who brought the case?
The decision was for the person who brought the application for suppression.
What does this mean for someone in a similar situation?
Someone in a similar situation might be able to request the suppression of their names and identifying details if they believe it is necessary.
What evidence or documents mattered?
The judgment does not specify the evidence or documents that mattered.