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1. Singh v Devi [2011] NZIACDT 22 (7 July 2011) [pdf, 103 KB]

   ...Conduct developed pursuant to section 37 of the Act (published www.iaa.govt.nz) is also material. Section 44(2) makes a breach of the Code grounds for upholding a complaint. [3] Clause 1 of the Code requires a licensed immigration adviser to, with due care, diligence, respect and professionalism, perform his or her services, act on proper instructions, and pursue their clients’ interests. That clause also requires personal documents to be secured and returned to a client. Factual Iss...

2. LG v Otago SC LCRO 275 / 2011 (29 May 2012) [pdf, 80 KB]

   ...discretion as to the seriousness of the breach and whether the breach is such as could be considered to be misconduct as defined in section 7 of the Act. If that is the conclusion of the Committee, then it must refer the matter to the Tribunal, being careful not to draw the conclusion that the conduct does constitute misconduct. As the Committee has correctly noted, that is a finding that only the Tribunal can make. [25] However, if the Committee forms the view that the conduct could...

3. Powerpoint NZLS Workshop - HOW TO RUN A RESOURCE MANAGEMENT CASE [pdf, 815 KB]

   ...multidisciplinary teams of experts – Role of lawyer – advocate – Role of expert – objective / impartial expert – Planners should not become advocates – Lawyers role critical • The Application – Application needs to be prepared very carefully – Prescribed forms – Needs to reflect strategy – Make sure it covers everything client needs to do – Cannot get what you do not apply for! – Arapata Trust v Auckland Council • AEE – Section 88 / Schedule 4 set...

4. BT v WN Ltd [2023] NZDT 14 (19 April 2023) [pdf, 111 KB]

   ...witnesses or evidence to support her claims. In making this decision BT understood that the Tribunal would make its decision based on the relevant law including the sale and purchase agreement. [8] As stated at hearing, to determine this matter I have carefully considered the extensive written documents provided, the oral evidence of the parties, and the relevant law, including the law of contract, the Contract and Commercial Law Act 2017 (CCL), the Fair Trading Act 1986 (FA) and the...

5. [2023] NZIACDT 27 BT v Li (2 November 2023) [pdf, 209 KB]

   ...request an oral hearing. 7 ASSESSMENT [31] The Registrar relies on the following provisions of the Code: General 1. A licensed immigration adviser must be honest, professional, diligent and respectful and conduct themselves with due care and in a timely manner. Futile immigration matters 9. If a proposed application, appeal, request or claim is futile, grossly unfounded, or has little or no hope of success, a licensed immigration adviser must: a. advise the client in wr...

6. [2025] NZIACDT 50 - NF v Wilson (22 September 2025) [pdf, 207 KB]

   ...[97], [101]–[102] and [112]. 6 ASSESSMENT [27] The Registrar relies on the following provisions of the Code: General 1. A licensed immigration adviser must be honest, professional, diligent and respectful and conduct themselves with due care and in a timely manner. … Complaints procedure 15. A licensed immigration adviser must: … b. if a complaint is made to the adviser, follow their internal complaints procedure. Refunds 24. A licensed immigration adviser mus...

7. [2019] NZEnvC 044 Director-General of Conservation v Thames-Coromandel District Council [pdf, 3.3 MB]

   ...harvesting; Development such as building platforms, topSOil stripping , access ways, roads and telecommunication infrastructure; Earthworks for stock races or farm tracks. fencIng or tandscaplng. MaIntenance andlor Repair means the regular and on-going protective care of an arChaeological sile or area, or a Site of Significance to Maori 10 prevent deterioration. It also means the resloration of a historic heritage Item (inC luding pert of the heritage item) or 0 building in a historic heri...

8. ZQI v DI [2013] NZIACDT 70 (24 October 2013) [pdf, 170 KB]

   ...interim suspension does not contemplate that the Registrar “provide a neutral reflection of the complainant’s concerns and the adviser’s response”. It requires a meaningful evaluation of the substance of the complaint, and its implications for protection of the public, then a determination as to whether the Registrar should initiate a process that will potentially lead to a person being suspended from their profession. The Registrar is required to evaluate complaints and determine...

9. Greyling v Gimranov [2016] NZIACDT 22 (2 May 2016) [pdf, 181 KB]

   ...Immigration New Zealand that could permanently affect his client’s immigration prospects; alternatively, the complainant at least understood Mr Woodberg encouraged him to provide false or misleading information. [46] Mr Gimranov did nothing to protect his client when he knew of Mr Woodberg’s conduct, and its effect on his client. He still denies he had professional duties to protect his client from Mr Woodberg’s actions. I am satisfied Mr Gimranov breached the 2014 Code in the respe...

10. LCRO 215/2020 YY v RN (27 September 2021) [pdf, 207 KB]

    ...pursuant to s 206(2) of the Act, which allows an LCRO to conduct the review on the basis of all information available if the LCRO considers that the review can be adequately determined in the absence of the parties. [31] I record that having carefully read the complaint, the response to the complaint, the Committee’s decision and the submissions filed in support of and in opposition to the application for review, there are no additional issues or questions in my mind that neces...