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1. 2024 NZPSPLA 083.pdf [pdf, 92 KB]

   ...personnel or private investigators of good standing as being unacceptable. [14] The definition of unsatisfactory conduct clearly infers that the conduct needs to be related to, or while carrying out, the work to which the person’s certificate or licence relates. Mr Boulton was not working at the time and his actions were unrelated to his business as a security guard. I also note that even if I were to conclude Mr Boulton was guilty of unsatisfactory conduct it could not result in t...

2. Copyright Licensing Limited v Universities of NZ [2014] NZCOP 1 [pdf, 79 KB]

   ...be affected by the outcome of the appeal, and with safeguards should they be required. [24] The remaining possible outcome of the appeal would be success for the Universities on the question of prematurity. The Tribunal may decline to entertain licences and licensing schemes if they are premature. The Universities argued that there had been insufficient discussion of the CLL proposal, that the status of negotiations had been misrepresented, and that if they succeeded on this ground, fu...

3. Hawe - Waiaua B (2010) 5 Taitokerau MB 191 (5 TTK 191) [pdf, 63 KB]

   ...circumstances where an owner does not have sufficient shares then either the owner should acquire other shares or may be able to rely on other owners pledging their shares in support of the occupation order or otherwise occupation could be achieved through a licence to occupy. We then discussed the size of the occupation orders. The Court has made occupation orders in the past for areas comprising 800m², though the area for Miriama Epere was increased to 1728m². It was unclear to me...

4. [2020] NZIACDT 16 - NL v Joseph - Sanctions (12 March 2020) [pdf, 99 KB]

   ...51 Disciplinary sanctions (1) The sanctions that the Tribunal may impose are— (a) caution or censure: (b) a requirement to undertake specified training or otherwise remedy any deficiency within a specified period: (c) suspension of licence for the unexpired period of the licence, or until the person meets specified conditions: (d) cancellation of licence: (e) an order preventing the person from reapplying for a licence for a period not exceeding 2 years, or until the...

5. [2024] NZIACDT 26 – QN v Nandan (12 November 2024) [pdf, 227 KB]

   ...out in the earlier decision and will only be briefly summarised here. [5] At the relevant time, Rupika Nandan was a licensed immigration adviser and director of NZ OZ Immigration Ltd of Hamilton (the immigration company). She surrendered her licence in November 2019 when she became a solicitor. She now practises law in another country. [6] The complainant, QN, a national of India, had a work visa to work as a personal assistant for the immigration company. On 7 May 2018, Ms Nan...

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. Lomax v Apatu – Awarua o Hinemanu Trust (2013) 22 Takitimu MB 282 (22 TKT 282) [pdf, 137 KB]

   ...the Police regarding the lack of accountability of Trust funds. 22 Takitimu MB 285 Issues [9] The issues for determination are: (a) Should an application for injunction against Wilson Apatu be granted? (b) Are any of the purported licences or agreements to occupy Trust land valid? (c) Should any of the current trustees be replaced or removed? (d) Should replacement or additional trustees be appointed? Background [10] Awarua o Hinemanu Trust is a block of Māori Freeho...

8. Nisha v Devi [2011] NZIACDT 23 (7 July 2011) [pdf, 90 KB]

   ...and NZ$736.69. She seeks a refund which includes the fee for applying to the Teachers Council as she had to lodge a new application. [8] The Adviser’s response to the complaint had been: [8.1] Initially, the work was not under her “adviser licence” as it was in Fiji, but accepted she was responsible after the Fiji office closed. [8.2] The initial work related to a NZQA assessment, which was successful. [8.3] The service was provided and the Complainant is not entitled to any re...

9. Complaints Assessments Committee (CAC 409) v Wong NZREADT 16 [pdf, 175 KB]

   ...had carried out real estate agency work that was incompetent or negligent. [2] The Tribunal has received submissions as to penalty from counsel for the Committee, and from Mr Wong. Facts [3] At the relevant time, Mr Wong held an agent’s licence under the Act, trading as “Able Realty”, or “Able Realty One” (“the Agency”). He closed the Agency’s office premises in 2013, but continued to operate the Agency’s trust account. [4] From May 2000 to July 2013, and a...

10. Wihongi v Samson - Otarihau 2B1C [2018] Māori Appellate Court MB 469 (2018 APPEAL 469) [pdf, 317 KB]

    ...Māori freehold status of the land was restored.4 Then on 5 September 1989, a trust created under s 438 of the Māori Affairs Act 1953 (now called an ahu whenua trust) was constituted over the land.5 On 24 September 1990, the trustees granted a licence to Samuel to occupy an area of 4,048m² which was noted in the Māori Land Court’s title records.6 [9] Samuel died on 21 December 1990. Thelma died on 26 July 2008. The current application was filed by her daughter Hema on 8 J...