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1. E v Hakaoro [2015] NZIACDT 54 (14 May 2015) [pdf, 173 KB]

   ...both that the complainant had a job offer and a New Zealand partner. [2.5] Mr Hakaoro dishonestly told the complainant Immigration New Zealand was considering her request after it had declined both requests. [2.6] When this Tribunal cancelled his licence, Mr Hakaoro did not tell his client. [3] The Tribunal upheld the complaint. Mr Hakaoro: [3.1] Engaged in dishonest and misleading behaviour, which is a ground for complaint pursuant to section 44(2) of the Act. Mr Hakaoro knew that h...

2. S v Hakaoro [2015] NZIACDT 56 (14 May 2015) [pdf, 172 KB]

   ...Immigration New Zealand that the complainant and her siblings had job offers. [2.3] Mr Hakaoro used his wife to offer immigration services in exchange for sexual availability, and the provision of domestic services. [2.4] When this Tribunal cancelled his licence, Mr Hakaoro did not tell his client and made no provision for continued representation. [3] The Tribunal upheld the complaint. Mr Hakaoro: [3.1] Breached clauses 1.5(a), (b) and (d), and 8(b) of the 2010 Code; he wholly faile...

3. INZ (Calder) v Wong [2019] NZIACDT 55 (5 August 2019) sanctions [pdf, 121 KB]

   ...out in the decision of the Tribunal upholding the complaint and will only be briefly summarised here. [3] Mr Woei Jye Frankie Wong was at the relevant time a licensed immigration adviser. He was the sole director of HF Consultants Ltd. His licence was suspended on 5 October 2017 and while it expired on 22 June 2018, the status of his licence formally remains as suspended. Complaint [4] Immigration New Zealand filed a complaint with the Authority against Mr Wong on 13 Decembe...

4. Jia v Wang [2011] NZIACDT 33 (19 October 2011) [pdf, 70 KB]

   ...matter; the circumstances are set out in the decision of 19 September 2011 upholding the complaint. [2] Ms Wang was a new entrant to the profession, employed by Sea Consultants & Investments Ltd (Sea Consultants). She was the only person holding a licence in the organisation, and failed properly to supervise the practice. [3] Ms Wang knew Sea Consultants was likely unlawfully providing immigration advice, through at least one unlicensed person. She failed to take steps to deal with...

5. PQ v Hakaoro [2013] NZIACDT 59 (17 September 2013) [pdf, 118 KB]

   ...determine the sanctions to be imposed under section 51 of the Immigration Advisers Licensing Act 2007 (the Act). [3] This complaint is one of four that have been upheld in relation to Mr Hakaoro. The Tribunal has previously cancelled Mr Hakaoro’s licence, and prohibited him from applying for another licence for two years after cancellation. The parties’ positions on sanctions The Authority [4] The Authority indicated it did not wish to make any submissions on sanctions. The com...

6. TU v Hakaoro 2014 NZIACDT 1 (15 January 2014) [pdf, 107 KB]

   ...behaviour. [3] This decision imposes sanctions under section 51 of the Immigration Advisers Licensing Act 2007 (the Act). [4] This complaint is one of a number upheld in relation to Mr Hakaoro. The Tribunal has previously cancelled Mr Hakaoro’s licence, and prohibited him from applying for another licence for two years after cancellation. The parties’ positions on sanctions The Authority [5] The Authority indicated it did not wish to make any submissions on sanctions. The com...

7. 2024 NZPSPLA 058.pdf [pdf, 143 KB]

   ...and its director Zack Simpson to the Complaints Investigation and Prosecution Unit (CIPU) for investigation for employing guards without certificates of approval (COA) and working as security technicians and security consultants without holding a licence or certificate in those classes. [2] CIPU’s investigation found: a) Mr Simpson and King’s Security breached s 45 of the Act by engaging and employing security workers who did not have a COA. However, during the investigation a...

8. Nabi v Devi [2011] NZIACDT 28 (5 September 2011) [pdf, 88 KB]

   ...Licensing Act 2007, Code published www.iaa.govt.nz) by failing to initiate her engagement with a complying written agreement, and other ancillary requirements. [2.2] The Adviser failed to inform the Complainant of the importance of holding a current permit, and the consequences of being in New Zealand unlawfully as a result of the lapse of a permit. [2.3] The Adviser failed to keep her client informed of progress with his immigration affairs. [2.4] The Adviser has failed to issue invoi...

9. [2017] NZEnvC 197 Marine Farming Association Incorporated v Marlborough District Council [pdf, 3.4 MB]

   ...described in s 186GA FA, as follows (relevantly): 186GA Aquaculture decisions must not be made in relation to certain areas The chief executive must not make an aquaculture decision in relation ta- (a) an area- (i) that is or was subject to a lease, licence, marine farming permit, or spat catching permit that was deemed under section 10, 20, or 21 of the Aquaculture Reform (Repeals and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004 to be 4 a coastal permit granted under the Resource Manage...

10. Whiles-Clarry v Standing [2011] NZIACDT 18 (6 July 2011) [pdf, 119 KB]

    ...[6.2] The Complainants are a married couple. Ms Whiles-Clarry was an Australian citizen and her husband a United Kingdom citizen. [6.3] Ms Whiles-Clarry, due to her Australian citizenship, could enter New Zealand and remain indefinitely with a permit that would be issued at the border. However, Mr Whiles-Clarry had to make a formal application to obtain a permit to live and work in New Zealand. [6.4] The Complainants first contacted the Adviser in or about June 2008. He was not a l...