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1. Disclosure Statement Criminal Cases Review Commission Bill [pdf, 300 KB]

   ...https://www.justice.govt.nz/justice-sector-policy/constitutional-issues-and-human-rights/bill-of-rights-compliance-reports/ 8 Offences, penalties and court jurisdictions 3.4. Does this Bill create, amend, or remove: (a) offences or penalties (including infringement offences or penalties and civil pecuniary penalty regimes)? YES (b) the jurisdiction of a court or tribunal (including rights to judicial review or rights of appeal)? YES New offence Clause 34(2) of the Bil...

2. LCRO 37/2025 PE v LZ (26 August 2025) [pdf, 183 KB]

   ...Committee considered that the professional conduct issues potentially raised by the complaint were those of alleged discourtesy, lack of timeliness, failure to inform the applicant of material and unexpected delays and failure to provide an estimate of fees on request. [18] In relation to the allegation of discourtesy, the Committee found that: (a) the respondent had been instructed not to advise clients of his departure; (b) Ms T shared responsibility for the retainer and remained i...

3. Nelson Standards Committee v Downing and Reith [2022] NZLCDT 21 (27 June 2022) [pdf, 192 KB]

   ...Compensation for emotional harm; (d) Contribution to costs. [3] In respect of the last three, there was a disagreement as to proper quantum; and in respect of (c), whether there should be an additional category of compensation ordered, in respect of fees paid. Process [4] The manner of determining penalty is now well established. It begins with an assessment of the level of seriousness of the conduct.2 [5] The Tribunal must keep in mind the purposes of penalty orders, as set...

4. [2023] NZIACDT 25 – ED v Dai - Sanctions (25 September 2023) [pdf, 136 KB]

   ...be: (1) Censure. (2) A requirement to undertake the LAWS 7015 Professional Practice paper at the Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology. (3) A penalty in the vicinity of $2,500. 5 (4) An order directing Mr Dai to refund such part of the fees as the Tribunal sees fit. From the complainant [20] In her submissions (1 and 15 September 2023), the complainant states that Mr Dai shows absolutely zero remorse and is completely dismissive of any wrongdoing. He conveniently dismis...

5. INZ (Gilray) v Croxson [2019] NZIACDT 79 (9 December 2019) Sanctions [pdf, 117 KB]

   ...the payment of all or any of the costs or expenses of the investigation, inquiry, or hearing, or any related prosecution: (h) an order directing the licensed immigration adviser or former licensed immigration adviser to refund all or any part of fees or expenses paid by the complainant or another person to the licensed immigration adviser or former licensed immigration adviser: (i) an order directing the licensed immigration adviser or former licensed immigration adviser to pay re...

6. [2020] NZIACDT 9 - DKD v Smith - Sanctions (13 February 2020) [pdf, 147 KB]

   ...the payment of all or any of the costs or expenses of the investigation, inquiry, or hearing, or any related prosecution: (h) an order directing the licensed immigration adviser or former licensed immigration adviser to refund all or any part of fees or expenses paid by the complainant or another person to the licensed immigration adviser or former licensed immigration adviser: 2 Immigration Advisers Licensing Act 2007. 6 (i) an o...

7. [2025] NZIACDT 01 – ZJ v Liu (13 January 2025) [pdf, 158 KB]

   ...Auckland. [4] The complainant is ZJ, a national of China. [5] On 3 March 2023, Mr Liu was approached via WeChat text by ZA (the agent) who claimed to represent employers needing workers for recovery work following floods. Mr Liu replied quoting a fee of $800 for each application. [6] Mr Liu then provided the agent with a link to a questionnaire and requested that each applicant fill in their personal information. The complainant completed the questionnaire on 5 March 2023. [...

8. [2025] NZIACDT 02 TX v Liu (13 January 2025) [pdf, 241 KB]

   ...Auckland. [4] The complainant is TX, a national of China. [5] On 3 March 2023, Mr Liu was approached via WeChat text by ZA (the agent) who claimed to represent employers needing workers for recovery work following floods. Mr Liu replied quoting a fee of $800 for each application. [6] Mr Liu then provided the agent with a link to a questionnaire and requested that each applicant fill in their personal information. The complainant completed the questionnaire on 5 March 2023. [...

9. [2025] NZIACDT 03 IX v Liu (14 January 2025) [pdf, 240 KB]

   ...Auckland. [4] The complainant is IX, a national of China. [5] On 3 March 2023, Mr Liu was approached via WeChat text by ZA (the agent) who claimed to represent employers needing workers for recovery work following floods. Mr Liu replied quoting a fee of $800 for each application. [6] Mr Liu then provided the agent with a link to a questionnaire and requested that each applicant fill in their personal information. The complainant completed the questionnaire on 6 March 2023. [...

10. [2024] NZIACDT 31 – HG v Liu (16 December 2024) [pdf, 158 KB]

    ...Auckland. [4] The complainant is HG, a national of China. [5] On 3 March 2023, Mr Liu was approached via WeChat text by ZA (the agent) who claimed to represent employers needing workers for recovery work following floods. Mr Liu replied quoting a fee of $800 for each application. [6] Mr Liu then provided the agent with a link to a questionnaire and requested that each applicant fill in their personal information. [7] RM, an associate of the agent, provided a file of supporting...