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1. [2023] NZIACDT 29 - DT v Li (11 December 2023) [pdf, 111 KB]

   ...with Fayo Ltd (Fayo), of Auckland. [6] The complainant is a New Zealand citizen and the client is a national of [Country]. He was in New Zealand unlawfully. A service agreement was signed with Fayo on 23 March 2021. [7] On 10 May 2021, Ms Li filed with Immigration New Zealand (Immigration NZ) a request for a partnership work visa for the client under s 61 of the Immigration Act 2009. It was declined on 28 May 2021. A second request was made on 10 August 2021, which was declined...

2. Wiringi v Accident Compensation Corporation (Social Rehabilitation) [2023] NZACC 211 [pdf, 228 KB]

   ...to a replacement vehicle - specifically, whether the time has come for the Corporation to replace the vehicle that he now accepts was disposed of without reasonable excuse. Grounds of Appeal [4] The Notice of Appeal dated 25 January 2022 and filed on Mr Wiringi’s behalf identifies two grounds of appeal: 1 All statutory references are to provisions of the Accident Compensation Act 2001 unless otherwise stated. (a) Was the Reviewer's interpretation of the word "dispo...

3. Yandall v Accident Compensation Corporation (Suspension of Entitlements) [2023] NZACC 104 [pdf, 212 KB]

   ...that on the balance of probabilities, there is a supraspinatus tear. It is supported by Dr Fuller’s report and the appellant’s own detailed evidence. It may also have been supported by a physiotherapist’s report, but such is not on the file. [79] I acknowledge Dr Antoniadis’ scepticism. He notes that individuals in the 5th and 6th decade of life have bursal tears associated with supraspinatus that are age related and degenerative and not traumatic in origin. [80] T...

4. Bonner v Accident Compensation Corporation (Rehabilitation) [2024] NZACC 164 (15 October 2024) [pdf, 224 KB]

   ...he was able to move on and off an ATV and operate it without concern. His ability to engage in activities was dependent on his pain and fatigue levels. 4 [15] On 27 April 2023, Mr Kelly Nichols, Physiotherapist, reviewed Mr Bonner’s file. Mr Nichols noted the discrepancy between Mr Bonner’s very specific requirements recorded in Ms Erasmus’ report of 22 February 2022 and the later one in 2023. The difference included reference to pain reporting, level of comfort req...

5. [2025] NZIACDT 15 – ZJ v Liu (26 February 2025) [pdf, 216 KB]

   ...NZHC 3354 at [44]–[51]; and Katamat v Professional Conduct Committee [2012] NZHC 1633, [2013] NZAR 320 at [49]. 7 Tian v TA [2024] NZDC 2759 at [25] and [55]. 8 the complainant’s predicament. It must be remembered that the agent could not file the visa application himself. He needed Mr Liu and his licensed status to do so. [30] It is to Mr Liu’s credit that he has acknowledged his professional breaches and implemented practices to prevent their repeat. Until the Tribu...

6. [2025] NZIACDT 18 – YI v Liu (27 February 2025) [pdf, 215 KB]

   ...complainant from taking advice direct from him, making it more likely his client would become the victim of immigration fraud. Mr Liu therefore bears some responsibility for the complainant’s predicament. It must be remembered that the agent could not file the visa application himself. He needed Mr Liu and his licensed status to do so. [31] It is to Mr Liu’s credit that he has acknowledged his professional breaches and implemented practices to prevent their repeat. Until the T...

7. [2025] NZIACDT 19 – DH v Liu (28 February 2025) [pdf, 214 KB]

   ...NZHC 3354 at [44]–[51]; and Katamat v Professional Conduct Committee [2012] NZHC 1633, [2013] NZAR 320 at [49]. 7 Tian v TA [2024] NZDC 2759 at [25] and [55]. 8 the complainant’s predicament. It must be remembered that the agent could not file the visa application himself. He needed Mr Liu and his licensed status to do so. [30] It is to Mr Liu’s credit that he has acknowledged his professional breaches and implemented practices to prevent their repeat. Until the Tribuna...

8. [2025] NZIACDT 16 – TX v Liu (26 February 2025) [pdf, 214 KB]

   ...NZHC 3354 at [44]–[51]; and Katamat v Professional Conduct Committee [2012] NZHC 1633, [2013] NZAR 320 at [49]. 7 Tian v TA [2024] NZDC 2759 at [25] and [55]. 8 the complainant’s predicament. It must be remembered that the agent could not file the visa application himself. He needed Mr Liu and his licensed status to do so. [30] It is to Mr Liu’s credit that he has acknowledged his professional breaches and implemented practices to prevent their repeat. Until the Tribuna...

9. [2025] NZIACDT 17 – IX v Liu (26 February 2025) [pdf, 215 KB]

   ...complainant from taking advice direct from him, making it more likely his client would become the victim of immigration fraud. Mr Liu therefore bears some responsibility for the complainant’s predicament. It must be remembered that the agent could not file the visa application himself. He needed Mr Liu and his licensed status to do so. [31] It is to Mr Liu’s credit that he has acknowledged his professional breaches and implemented practices to prevent their repeat. Until the T...

10. [2025] NZLCDT 19 Wellington Standards Committee 1 v Mason (2 April 2025) [pdf, 143 KB]

    ...failure to complete the retainer and provide competent advice)”. That complaint had been made prior to the training order being made and in July 2023, a Standards Committee determined to refer that complaint to the Tribunal. It has not been filed with the Tribunal because the practitioner (as she is entitled) sought review of that determination from the Legal Complaints Review Officer (LCRO). 6 [19] We were advised at the hearing that the LCRO determination had been r...