Clarification

On August 20, the Herald published an article titled “Duped first home buyers awarded $900,000 in damages over leaky South Auckland home”. The Herald would like to reiterate that none of the findings made by Justice Hinton applied to Mr Gurbir Singh Bal, who was the agent for the vendors. The purchaser’s claim against Mr Bal, which Mr Bal is defending fully, has not yet been heard by the High Court. It is scheduled to be heard in February 2023. The Herald did not intend to suggest that Justice Hinton’s judgment concerned Mr Bal, and apologises for any confusion.