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1. [2021] NZIACDT 24 - HT v Shaikh – Sanctions (7 October 2021) [pdf, 195 KB]

   ...was referred by the Registrar of Immigration Advisers (the Registrar) to the Tribunal. It was upheld in a decision issued on 27 August 2021 in HT v Shaikh.1 It was found that Mr Shaikh was not professional or diligent and failed to exercise due care, contrary to the Licensed Immigration Advisers Code of Conduct 2014 (the Code). [3] It is now for the Tribunal to determine the appropriate sanction. BACKGROUND [4] The narrative leading to the complaint is set out in the earlier d...

2. BORA Social Assistance (Living Alone Payments) Amendment Bill [pdf, 355 KB]

   ...the student child did not qualify for the student allowance under the Student Allowances Regulations 1998 because the combined income of the recipient of NZS and his ex wife was too high. This particular recipient’s entitlement to the LAP will be protected by the savings provision in cl 14 of the Bill (as long as applicable criteria are met). [8] However, we note that normally in circumstances where a child living with a recipient of NZS/VP – who is divorced from his or her ex partn...

3. Algie & Others v ACC [2013] NZACA 6 [pdf, 56 KB]

   ...[1] The Corporation seeks leave pursuant to s111 of the Accident Compensation Act 1982, to appeal to the High Court against the part of 30 January 2013 decision of the Authority ([2013] NZACA 1) that a claim for payment for gratuitous attendant care is permitted under ss 121(1) of the Accident Compensation Act 1972 and 80(1) of the Accident Compensation Act 1982. [2] Following the provisions of s 111 the grounds are first, that a serious and arguable question of law is raised as to t...

4. Family Court applications June 2019 [xlsx, 225 KB]

   ...substantive Family Court applications filed, by case type and application outcome, 2009/2010 - 2018/2019 Table 1c:  Number of substantive Family Court applications filed, by case type and filing location, 2009/2010 - 2018/2019 Table 2a: Number and percentage of Care of Children Act (excluding Hague) applications filed, by application type, 2009/2010 - 2018/2019 Table 2b: Number and percentage of Care of Children Act (excluding Hague) applicati...

5. Govind v Chandra [2019] NZIACDT 8 (19 February 2019) [pdf, 97 KB]

   IMMIGRATION ADVISERS COMPLAINTS AND DISCIPLINARY TRIBUNAL Decision No: [2019] NZIACDT 8 Reference No: IACDT 002/16 IN THE MATTER of a referral under s 48 of the Immigration Advisers Licensing Act 2007 BY THE REGISTRAR OF IMMIGRATION ADVISERS Registrar BETWEEN NILESH GOVIND Complainant AND ASHWINI CHANDRA Adviser DECISION (Sanctions) Date: 19 February 2019 REPRESENTATION: Registrar:

6. BORA Geographical Indications (Wine and Spirits) Registration Amendment Bill [pdf, 280 KB]

   ...where their quality, reputation or other characteristic is essentially attributable to that origin (e.g. Central Otago Wine). 3. The Bill introduces a new provision in the Act’s purpose (new s 3(c)) that says one of the purposes of the Act is to protect the interests of consumers of wine and spirits in New Zealand by providing assurance that a wine or spirit using a registered GI originates in the territory, region, or locality to which the registered GI relates. 4. The Bill amends th...

7. [2022] NZEnvC 037 Bagnall v Tasman District Council [pdf, 20 MB]

   ...Decision No. [2022] NZEnvC 37 IN THE MATTER of the Resource Management Act 1991 AND an appeal under section 120 of the Act BETWEEN JAMES and PHILLIPA BAGNALL (ENV-2021-CHC-83) Appellants AND TASMAN DISTRICT COUNCIL Respondent AND INTEGRITY CARE GROUP LIMITED Applicant Environment Judge J J M Hassan – sitting alone under s279 of the Act In Chambers at Christchurch Date of Consent Order: 21 March 2022 _______________________________________________________________...

8. BORA Young Offenders (Serious Crimes) Bill [pdf, 408 KB]

   ...is that the Bill appears to be consistent with the rights and freedoms affirmed in the Bill of Rights Act. SUMMARY OF THE ADVICE 3. There is some uncertainty in New Zealand law as to the scope of the right to the benefit of a lesser penalty, as protected by section 25(g) of the Bill of Rights Act. Two judges of the Supreme Court have expressed a clear view that the right extends beyond legislative changes to the maximum penalty and includes changes to the penalty available to the sente...

9. LCRO 114/2022 WB v XD (22 July 2022) [pdf, 143 KB]

   ...matters detailed at [14] above, are set out in LCRO 183/2021. Mr WB’s second complaint and the Standards Committee decision. [16] Mr WB appeared in the [City] District Court on [Date] 2020. [17] At the conclusion of the hearing, the Court issued a Protection Order in favour of Mr WB’s wife and daughter. A copy of the order was served on Mr WB on [Date] 2020. [18] Mr WB’s second complaint focuses on concerns that Mr XD failed to adequately inform and advise him as to the con...

10. OIA-119562.pdf [pdf, 2 MB]

    ...Act 1982 (the Act), information regarding appeals and judicial reviews from the Family Court to the High Court. Specifically, you requested: ...Statistical data (number) for each year from 2014 to 2024, categorized under the following Acts: • Care of Children Act 2004 • Family Violence Act 2018 (and Domestic Violence Act 1995 prior to its enactment) • Property (Relationships) Act 1976 • Any other matters under the jurisdiction of the Family Court For each of the above categorie...