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1. Mr D v REAA [2013] NZREADT 36 [pdf, 56 KB]

   ...and returned later to again take the lingerie out of the drawer and hold it in his hands. [3] On 14 March 2013 we issued a penalty decision under [2013] NZREADT 23. Noting that, in September 2012, the defendant had voluntarily surrendered his licence under s.61 of the Act, which means that his licence was cancelled at about that time, we suspended his licence for six months from 30 September 2012 and fined him $1,500 with costs of $1,000. Relevant Law [4] Counsel referred to our ex...

2. Dekker v Standing [2013] NZIACDT 66 (23 September 2013) [pdf, 57 KB]

   ...Introduction [1] The Tribunal issued a decision dated 12 August 2013, which upheld the complaint in this matter. [2] The Tribunal upheld the complaint on the grounds Mr Standing failed to take any steps to complete his instructions when he lost his licence. He should have ensured his clients were aware he lost his licence, were represented, and refunded the unearned fees he held. The parties’ positions on sanctions [3] As the complaint has been upheld, section 51 of the Immigration...

3. CAC 20004 v Mr G [2014] NZREADT 76 [pdf, 38 KB]

   ...were properly payable to his then agency. There has been no particular public protection issue existing since this prosecution was laid before us because the defendant is not presently practising as a salesperson and seems to have surrendered his licence. [2] It is accepted that the defendant suffers from serious psychological issues, and has suffered significant distress as a result of the issues arising from his conduct which is the subject of the said charge. Accordingly, a consent...

4. PSPLA Covid-19 Level 3 emergency directions [pdf, 104 KB]

   ...security services were classified as essential services in level 4 it is likely that some work in all classes of private security work will be able to be carried out under level 3. Therefore, from the beginning of level 3 all applications for new licences and certificates (COA) will be processed in the usual way. 3. If a licence holder needs to urgently recruit new security personnel, who are not already certificate holders, to carry out essential services during alert level 3 the eng...

5. 2021 NZPSPLA 004 [pdf, 75 KB]

   ...complaint against RB. She says that Mr RB has breached the Act and the Code of Conduct for private investigators. [2] Sections 73(2) & 74(2) of the Act states that a member of the public, such as Ms AC, may only file a complaint against a licence or certificate holder with the leave of the Authority. Sections 73(3) and 74(3) further provides that I should only grant leave if I am satisfied that Ms AC has an interest, greater than that of the public generally, in the subject matte...

6. 2024 NZPSPLA 106.pdf [pdf, 78 KB]

   ...provided false information to the police by saying he was a private investigator although he was working as a document server at the time. In addition, DD raises concerns about AN’s conviction history which he considers makes AN unsuitable to be a licence holder. [3] Section 73(2) of the Act states that a member of the public, such as DD, may only file a complaint against a licence holder with the leave of the Authority. Section 73(3) further provides that I should only grant leave...

7. INZ (Calder) v Wong [2019] NZIACDT 44 (27 June 2019) [pdf, 158 KB]

   ...Immigration Advisers Authority (the Authority) concerning his representation of these clients. [2] The most serious allegation against him is that he procured and then provided to Immigration New Zealand false documents on behalf of the clients. His licence as an immigration adviser was suspended by the Tribunal, but has now expired. The allegation was also the subject of a criminal prosecution in which he was acquitted. Mr Wong says the falsity was perpetrated by his clients and...

8. Maka v REAA Registrar [2013] NZREADT 43 [pdf, 19 KB]

   ...respondent DECISION OF THE TRIBUNAL Introduction The Application for Review [1] Mr D Maka has applied for us to review the 19 January 2011 determination of the respondent declining to renew the applicant’s real estate salesperson’s licence on the grounds that he is prohibited from holding that licence under s.37(1)(a) of the Real Estate Agents 2008. 2 [2] The point is that in early 2011 the Registrar became aware that the applicant has five convictions as at 1...

9. [2022] NZIACDT 19 – TA v Tian (Sanctions) (25 July 2022) [pdf, 185 KB]

   ...decisions has remedied her lack of professionalism. Cancellation is appropriate, not just to protect the public, but also to punish Ms Tian for her wrongdoing. Preventing reapplication [48] In order to protect the public for as long as the statute permits, Ms Tian will be prevented from reapplying for any licence for the maximum period of two years. It is highly unlikely that a shorter period of reflection and punishment would lead to a greater degree of professionalism on re-e...

10. Powerpoint presentation - Objective, Stranded Assets & miscellaneous Minor Matters dated 29 June 2021 [pdf, 168 KB]

    ...objective 10A.1.1 Facilitate an efficient and effective transition from the operative freshwater planning framework toward a new integrated regional planning framework, by managing: a) the take and use of freshwater not previously authorised by a water permit, b) the replacement of deemed permits, and c) the replacement of water permits for takes and uses of freshwater where those water permits expire prior to 31 December 2025. Amendments to the Objective Version A : New objective...