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1. INZ (Greathead) v Ortiz [2019] NZIACDT 59 (29 August 2019) [pdf, 154 KB]

   ...After hearing a complaint, the Tribunal may dismiss it, uphold it but take no further action or uphold it and impose one or more sanctions.6 3 Immigration Advisers Licensing Act 2007, s 45(2) & (3). 4 Section 49(3) & (4). 5 Sparks v Immigration Advisers Complaints and Disciplinary Tribunal [2017] NZHC 376 at [93]. 6 Section 50. 10 [54] The sanctions that may be imposed by the Tribunal are set out in the Act.7 The focus of pro...

2. [2023] NZIACDT 5 - SM v KIM (15 February 2023) [pdf, 253 KB]

   ...employer has found emails from “NZ Job Service” with CV’s, but none relate to the complainant.12 The complainant said he might have asked BX to assist finding him a job, but his employment with the employer had nothing to do with them. 6 Section 49(3) & (4). 7 Sparks v Immigration Advisers Complaints and Disciplinary Tribunal [2017] NZHC 376 at [93]. 8 Section 50. 9 Section 51(1). 10 Z v Dental Complaints Assessment Committee [2008] NZSC 55, [2009] 1 NZLR 1 at [97], [...

3. [2023] NZIACDT 12 - XX v Xu (13 April 2023) [pdf, 252 KB]

   ...immigration status was unlawful until 20 May 2022. The complainant says she would not have authorised Ms Xu to make the s 61 request on 4 May had she known of her serious mistakes. 4 Immigration Advisers Licensing Act 2007, s 45(2) & (3). 5 Section 49(3) & (4). 6 Sparks v Immigration Advisers Complaints and Disciplinary Tribunal [2017] NZHC 376 at [93]. 7 Section 50. 8 Section 51(1). 9 Z v Dental Complaints Assessment Committee [2008] NZSC 55, [2009] 1 NZLR 1 at [97], [128...

4. LCRO 84/2024 XA v MQ (25 February 2025) [pdf, 233 KB]

   LEGAL COMPLAINTS REVIEW OFFICER ĀPIHA AROTAKE AMUAMU Ā-TURE [2025] NZLCRO 017 Ref: LCRO 84/2024 CONCERNING an application for review pursuant to section 193 of the Lawyers and Conveyancers Act 2006 AND CONCERNING a determination by [Area] Standards Committee [X] BETWEEN XA Applicant AND MQ Respondent The names and identifying details of the parties in this decision have been changed. Introduction [1] Mr XA has applied for a r...

5. Midlane v Woodberg [2013] NZIACDT 31 (27 May 2013) [pdf, 152 KB]

   ...explanation of the events that do explain her actions, and in respect of which concern at responses from Mr Midlane’s office are a minor part. [63] It is not necessary to consider this matter further, as the Tribunal will only make findings under section 50 in relation to the complaint before it. Written agreement [64] Ms Woodberg’s position is that she did not need to be a party to a written agreement with Mr Midlane, it was sufficient that NSIS had an agreement. [65] In support...

6. [2021] NZIACDT 4 - SL v Mackintosh (4 March 2021) [pdf, 271 KB]

   ...2019, the complainant asked Ms Mackintosh to advise the date to which she could work and what her status would be after 7 May. Ms Mackintosh replied the same day advising that she would have no visa status after 7 May, but she could make a “Section 61” application for reinstatement of her visa.1 [44] On 29 April 2019, Ms Mackintosh advised the complainant that she would file the reconsideration application that day. Reconsideration of 24 January 2019 application filed 30...

7. LCRO 42/2022 QA v Kennelly (19 April 2023) [pdf, 232 KB]

   ...to protect and promote the interests of the client, and the seriousness with which the Tribunal and the Court regard a breach of this duty. This attracts a much greater fine than that imposed by the Committee. [117] I have also identified three sections of the Lawyers and Conveyancers Act and three Conduct and Client Care Rules, breached by Mr Kennelly.35 34 Letter Kennelly to ‘Auckland Complaints Service’ 11 August 2021 35 See [110] above. 19 [118] Section 156(1)(i) of...

8. OIA-106912.pdf [pdf, 1.8 MB]

   ...were available for some of the sessions. Given that, please provide any notes / records / minutes / recordings kept or taken by any Ministry of Justice agent and/or employee in connection with the content presented at the 2023 Master Class. Section 9(2)(a) Section 9(2)(a) Section 9(2) Issue 4 – Request for clarification of what was meant by the Central Authority in written materials With reference to your response to request (3), please provide all internal Central...

9. [2025] NZREADT 41 - DQ & KU v CAC 2204 Rule (19 September 2025) [pdf, 328 KB]

   ...4 Jurisdiction and principles concerning penalty orders and compensation [15] The Tribunal may exercise the power of the Committee to make any order: 93 Power of Committee to make orders (1) If a Committee makes a determination under section 89(2)(b), the Committee may do 1 or more of the following: (a) make an order censuring or reprimanding the licensee: (b) order that all or some of the terms of an agreed settlement between the licensee and the complainant are to have e...

10. [2013] NZEmpC 25 Gini v Literacy Training Ltd [pdf, 110 KB]

    ...his submissions, Mr Cleary now accepts the $725 figure. [24] The more significant issue between the parties, which is ongoing, relates to taxation. Mr Cleary submitted that the award of three months’ ordinary time remuneration pursuant to s 128(2) of the Act was required to be assessed on a net basis after allowing for PAYE. Both Mr Cleary and Mr O’Sullivan made submissions on the issue and they attached to their submissions accounting documentation tending to support their...