Determinations are made by MBIE on matters of doubt or dispute to do with building work. Rulings are legally binding, but only in relation to each case.
Previous determinations may provide some useful guidance for those faced with similar problems, but note that individual circumstances may vary.
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The decisions in this Determination were confirmed on appeal to the District Court. See: Ratima v Tauranga District Council and Habitat for Humanity Limited (District Court, Tauranga, Judge Ingram, 10 February 2009, CIV-2008-070-000326).
Appeal judgment [PDF 204 KB, 23 pages]
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