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1. [2017] NZEmpC 100 Lyttelton Port Company Ltd v Arthurs [pdf, 148 KB]

   ...applications. First, Lyttelton Port Company Ltd applied to strike out a paragraph in the defendant’s statement of defence containing an affirmative defence. Second, Chris Arthurs has applied for disclosure of documents he says will be relevant to a claim of disparity of treatment. Both applications were opposed. Application to strike out [2] Lyttelton Port applied to strike out para 22.8 of Mr Arthurs’ statement of defence in which he raised an affirmative...

2. Rafiq v Commissioner of Police [2012] NZHRRT 13 [pdf, 98 KB]

   1 IN THE HUMAN RIGHTS REVIEW TRIBUNAL [2012] NZHRRT 13 Reference No. HRRT 032/2011 IN THE MATTER OF A CLAIM UNDER THE PRIVACY ACT 1993 BETWEEN RAZDAN RAFIQ PLAINTIFF AND COMMISSIONER OF POLICE DEFENDANT AT WELLINGTON BEFORE: Mr RPG Haines QC, Chairperson Dr S Hickey, Member Dr A Trlin, Member REPRESENTATION: Mr Rafiq in person (no appearance) Mr E Child and Mr T Hallett-Hook for Defendant DATE OF HEARING: 11 and 12 A...

3. [2021] NZIACDT 2 - IMH v Marica (4 February 2021) [pdf, 288 KB]

   ...Marica, the adviser, acted for IMH, the complainant, who sought to renew a visitor visa. Due to a mistake in the immigration consultancy’s file records as to the expiry date of the complainant’s existing visa, Ms Marica was too late making the application as the existing visa had already expired. While the complainant was eventually told by her that he would need a discretionary visa, he was not informed of the error in the file record or that his immigration status had become u...

4. LCRO 130/2016 RB v ZB (28 June 2017) [pdf, 229 KB]

   LCRO 130/2016 CONCERNING an application for review pursuant to section 193 of the Lawyers and Conveyancers Act 2006 AND CONCERNING a determination of the [Area] Standards Committee BETWTDN RB Applicant AND ZB Respondent DECISION The names and identifying details of the parties in this decision have been changed Introduction [1] Mr RB has applied for a review of a decision by the [Area] Standards Committee that no further action in respe...

5. Balatbat v Sparks [2016] NZIACDT 27 [pdf, 254 KB]

   ...adviser was involved in the process until a complete set of documents arrived from the Philippines, ready to lodge with Immigration New Zealand. Mr Sparks reviewed the documents, certified he had assisted the complainant with recording the information on the application, and filed the papers with Immigration New Zealand. [3] The regulation of licensed immigration advisers is unusual; there is a prohibition on unlicensed persons providing immigration services. Some persons, such...

6. Kauikia-Stevens v Trustees of the Rangitatau 1D5A1 Block (2014) 318 Aotea MB 217 (318 AOT 217) [pdf, 267 KB]

   ...21, Māori Reservation Regulations 1994 Section 18, 37 and 240, Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 IN THE MATTER OF Rangitatau 1D 5A 1 Block BETWEEN AND AND DONATA KAREN TUREREAO KAUIKA- STEVENS Applicant CLARK MCVERRY TUREREAO KAUIKA- STEVENS Applicant TRUSTEES OF THE RANGITATAU 1D5A1 RESERVE Respondents Hearing: 301 Aotea MB 290 dated 23 April 2013 303 Aotea MB 31 dated 21 May 2013 306 Aotea MB 11 dated...

7. [2022] NZIACDT 5 – LS v Murthy (4 April 2022) [pdf, 199 KB]

   ...gathered information and documents. Ms Murthy sent him a sample employment contract on 5 June. [12] On 25 June 2020, Immigration NZ sent an email to the consultancy (but addressed to the complainant) advising that his registration for an online application was complete. [13] The complainant alleges he made several phone calls to Ms Murthy to give her further details of his job description and previous employment. There was an email exchange about his immigration history. He...

8. R v D LCRO 56 / 2009 (19 June 2009) - Rehearing Decision [pdf, 74 KB]

   LCRO 56 /09 CONCERNING An application for review pursuant to Section 193 of the Lawyers and Conveyancers Act 2006 AND CONCERNING a determination of the Standards Committee BETWEEN COMPLAINANT R of Whangamata Applicant AND LAWYER D of Auckland Respondent DECISION Introduction [1] Lawyer D has, through his counsel, Mr XX, raised concerns about the LCRO’s procedures in relation to a decision issued on 19 June 2009. [2...

9. DU & HU c/- V Trust v UT Ltd [2021] NZDT 1591 (28 July 2021) [pdf, 105 KB]

   ...disappointed with the length of time it took to receive UT’s quotation; the tradesperson did not let HU know when he arrived or left the Property during the installation; and the tradesperson did not admit to damaging the letterbox. 4. DU and HU claim $250.00 from UT for the cost of repairing the letterbox and the wall. At the hearing, DU and HU agreed to add payment of the invoice to the claim so that an order could be made that they pay the Outstanding Balance less any award of dam...

10. [2024] NZIACDT 05 - UT v Lawlor (18 January 2024) [pdf, 148 KB]

    ...Dated 18 January 2024 REPRESENTATION: Registrar: Self-represented Complainant: No appearance Adviser: Self-represented 2 PRELIMINARY [1] The complainant and her partner engaged the adviser to seek residence. The application was successful, but the adviser was unprofessional in his communications with the couple and failed to maintain a proper file. [2] A complaint against the adviser was made to the Immigration Advisers Authority (the Authority). I...