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1. CO v DSI [2011] NZIACDT 5 (14 February 2011) [pdf, 85 KB]

   ...under section 44(2)(a). The Act does not define the term, which is not surprising as its application turns on the wider statutory context. [20] One view is that negligence is established when there is a shortcoming using concepts derived from the civil standard of care, as in a tortuous claim for negligence. While the Tribunal may make an order for compensation, it is not constituted to adjudicate compensation claims. [21] Compensation orders are part of the disciplinary sanctions under...

2. LCRO 158/2018 YCH v TSR (30 September 2020) [pdf, 396 KB]

   ...Mr YCH, at the relevant time a partner with [Law Firm A] (the firm), has applied for a review of a decision by the [Area] Standards Committee [X] (the Committee) which made a finding of unsatisfactory conduct against him, and orders that he refund fees, pay a fine, and pay costs. [2] The firm had acted for Ms TSR’s father, Mr ASR, for many years. Mr YCH was a co-executor of Mr ASR’s will, and acted in the administration of Mr ASR’s estate. Mr ASR was survived by his relations...

3. Mhatre v Gokhale [2019] NZIACDT 10 (22 February 2019) [pdf, 107 KB]

   ...submits that the appropriate sanction should be a caution or censure. [16] Mr Mhatre, in his email of 30 August 2017 to the Tribunal, seeks compensation for his loss in the sum of $6,000. This amount is not broken down but is said to include the fees of the licensed adviser he subsequently appointed and various Immigration New Zealand fees that he says had to be paid because of Ms Gokhale’s error. Mr Mhatre states that the lost money had been intended for his wife’s student loan...

4. [2022] NZIACDT 22 - SU v Murthy (Sanctions) (29 August 2022) [pdf, 202 KB]

   ...of their time, money and energy seeking better living in New Zealand, but they are now back to where they had started from. There had been mental and financial suffering due to Ms Murthy’s negligence. They requested: (1) A full refund of the fees paid to her amounting to $2,803 and $750, together with compensation for the time delay in refunding the fees. (2) A one-off residence visa, as provided to many other visa holders during the COVID-19 period. (3) Compensation for t...

5. Proactive-release-20240715-CAB-Regulatory-Systems-Justice-Amendment-Bill_Final.pdf [pdf, 9.6 MB]

   ...cost of living implications. Financial Implications 40 Most of the amendments we are proposing have minor or no fiscal implications. The amendment to the Parole Act 2002, to transfer the remuneration of four Parole Board roles from the Cabinet Fees Framework to the Remuneration Authority (proposal 2.5), will impact 29 current members and is expected to increase costs for the Remuneration Authority. The Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment which is responsible for the Remuner...

6. NTT v Gong [2019] NZIACDT 56 (5 August 2019) [pdf, 167 KB]

   ...20 December 2016, the complainant’s wife first approached Ms Gong in order to obtain a partnership-based work visa application. They had already met through a tramping club. [5] At the meeting on 20 December 2016, Ms Gong advised that the fee was $1,150 payable in advance. She issued a receipt to the client on the same day for “service fee for WV”. [6] No written agreement for the immigration services was entered into by the parties. [7] On 7 February 2017, another adva...

7. LCRO 216/2018 AA v BB (28 November 2019) [pdf, 165 KB]

   ...been noted, dealt with a number of his review applications, it is compellingly clear that Mr AA has a genuine and sincerely held conviction that he has been badly let down by the various lawyers who have represented him. [38] Parties involved in civil litigation frequently find the process stressful. Mr AA’s anxiety was heightened by the fact that his legal representation suffered from a lack of continuity. He makes complaint that he was constantly having to explain the backgrou...

8. [2018] NZIACDT 28 - SB v Atia (8 August 2018) [pdf, 210 KB]

   ...profit-sharing agreement, without obtaining her client’s written consent to act, notwithstanding the conflict. [3.3] Breached cl 20(b) and (c) of the Code of Conduct, which required her to “work in a manner that does not unnecessarily increase fees” and “inform the client of any additional disbursements, or changes to previously agreed disbursements, and ensure these are recorded and agreed to in writing”. The breach arose from altering the agreed fees. [4] This decision...

9. Request for bailiff service

   You can ask a bailiff to serve a summons on the debtor if you are not able to. You can request bailiff service for: financial assessment hearing summons contempt of enforcement proceedings summons. You will need to: fill out a request for bailiff service form pay the fee Request for a bailiff to serve a summons form

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10. KIT v Zhu [2019] NZIACDT 46 sanctions (8 July 2019) [pdf, 126 KB]

    ...student visa application was declined and the complainant’s immigration status became unlawful in New Zealand. Immigration New Zealand was not satisfied she was a bona fide and genuine student. [11] Mr Zhu did not charge the complainant any fees for either the education services or the immigration advice. [12] A complaint against Mr Zhu was lodged by the complainant with the Immigration Advisers Authority (the Authority) on 20 February 2017. She said she had lost her future i...