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1. 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...

2. LCRO 28/2024 EB v FI (30 May 2024) [pdf, 190 KB]

   ...(Lawyers: Conduct and Client Care) Rules 2008. 2 Background [4] The applicant was married to Mr DC (Mr DC). It was a second marriage for both. [5] Mr LB says that in 2016, the applicant signed Enduring Powers of Attorney (EPAs) under the Protection of Personal and Property Rights Act 1988 (the PPPR Act) in favour of him and his siblings. [6] In December 2021, the applicant signed new EPAs in favour of Mr DC. Mr LB says that the applicant subsequently became concerned abou...

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. LCRO 87/2018 QZ v FZB (20 December 2019) [pdf, 231 KB]

    ...measure of support for Mr QZ’s position that he was entitled to claim a lien over the trust’s documents for the period ending 7 June. [116] In his 7 June 2017 letter to Ms TL, Mr QZ refers to his fees for his attendances “associated with protecting and promoting RP’s position as a trustee”, including his attendances at the 26 May meeting, being “legitimately recoverable” by RP from the trust.49 However, because I have found it was not open to Mr QZ to charge those fee...