Someone admits they owe me money but won't pay. Can the Disputes Tribunal help?

Official figures

Maximum claim

NZ$60,000¹

Fee: claims under NZ$2,000

NZ$62²

Fee: NZ$2,000 to under NZ$5,000

NZ$124²

Fee: NZ$5,000 to NZ$30,000

NZ$248²

Fee: NZ$30,001 to NZ$60,000

NZ$496²

Official sources

1. What the Tribunal can help withDisputes Tribunal (Ministry of Justice) · disputestribunal.govt.nz
2. Forms & feesDisputes Tribunal (Ministry of Justice) · disputestribunal.govt.nz
3. How to make a claimDisputes Tribunal (Ministry of Justice) · disputestribunal.govt.nz
4. What to expect at a hearingDisputes Tribunal (Ministry of Justice) · disputestribunal.govt.nz

Read the full guide: Small claims: the Disputes Tribunal →

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