Disputes Tribunal NZ: taking an unpaid invoice to claim (2026)
How NZ tradies use the Disputes Tribunal to recover an unpaid invoice - claim limits, filing fees, the step-by-step process, and the 6-year time limit.
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Legal guides for NZ tradies
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Adjudication for unpaid invoices: the fast-track tool NZ tradies aren't using
Adjudication under the Construction Contracts Act 2002 is a fast, low-cost way for NZ tradies to recover unpaid invoices - often in weeks, no lawyer needed. Here is exactly how it works.
Read guide →Debt collection laws NZ: what creditors and debtors need to know
A plain-English guide to debt collection laws NZ - your rights, the Fair Trading Act, the 6-year limit, the Disputes Tribunal and credit ratings.
Read guide →Legal rights for chasing unpaid invoices NZ: Construction Contracts Act
For tradies, the Construction Contracts Act can set payment-claim rules, support adjudication and allow work to be suspended when a construction payment stays unpaid.
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