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1. [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...

2. [2022] NZIACDT 19 – TA v Tian (Sanctions) (25 July 2022) [pdf, 185 KB]

   ...having regard to Ms Tian’s record, her attitude to clients and to the disciplinary process, cancellation of her licence is an appropriate step. It is not opposed by Ms Tian who was notified this sanction would be considered.14 The public must be protected. Further comprehensive retraining would not be an adequate protection. There is no evidence the retraining directed in the earlier sanctions decisions has remedied her lack of professionalism. Cancellation is appropriate, no...

3. 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...

4. 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...

5. 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...

6. 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...

7. [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...

8. [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...

9. B Ltd v D Ltd [2025] NZDT 267 (18 June 2025) [pdf, 203 KB]

   ...required a locking clip. I am not sufficiently certain that the advice QN says be got from a person at [store] was correct. Has D Ltd failed to do enough to locate QN’s baby mirror? 16. D Ltd is required to provide its service with reasonable care and skill (S.28 CGA). CI0301_CIV_DCDT_Order Page 3 of 4 17. I find no failure by D Ltd in respect of the baby mirror for the following reasons: (a) “Reasonable care” means just that – reasonable. It does not mean all the ca...

10. 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...