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Chris The Lawyer, Expert
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Chris The Lawyer, Expert
A court fine from another country cannot be enforced in New Zealand. You need to contact EC Credit Control and explain that unless there is a New Zealand court order or judgment, there is no power to enforce a foreign fine or debt in New Zealand. So tell them that they cannot require you to pay, and further that they must not mark this on your credit rating, and confirm that they have not marked this as a default
Chris The Lawyer, Expert
You are correct in asking for the court order or judgment but they cannot force you to pay. Tell them you have taken legal advice and to stop hassling you
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She would enjoy that!