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1. AZ v YX LCRO 175 / 2010 (25 March 2011) [pdf, 146 KB]

   ...considers the quantum of the bills reached the levels they did. However, the question to be decided is whether the bills were grossly excessive. [63] In the Client Z decision the LCRO canvassed a number of cases in which it was found that the fees rendered were grossly excessive. In these cases, fees which were four or five times what would be considered to be a fair and reasonable fee, were considered to be grossly excessive. [64] The starting point in making a determination as...

2. DKD v Smith [2019] NZIACDT 82 (12 December 2019) [pdf, 78 KB]

   ...2016 after suffering a severe heart attack. She had contacted Mr Smith on 2 Complainant’s complaint to the Authority (3 March 2017) at 11. 4 numerous occasions for the return of the application fees, but he only paid a small portion back. [19] The Authority formally wrote to Mr Smith on 24 October 2017, setting out the details of the complaint and inviting his explanation. There was no reply from him. Complaint referred to Tribun...

3. [2024] NZIACDT 09 – ZR v Kim (4 March 2024) [pdf, 98 KB]

   ...providing for the regulation of persons who give immigration advice. [17] The focus of professional disciplinary proceedings is not punishment, but the protection of the public:3 …It is well established that professional disciplinary proceedings are civil and not criminal in nature. That is because the purpose of statutory disciplinary proceedings for various occupations is not to punish the practitioner for misbehaviour, although it may have that effect, but to ensure that appropri...

4. Brooks v CAC 20002 & Anor [2013] NZREADT 112 [pdf, 138 KB]

   ...under the Fair Trading Act 1986. 7 He also puts it that we are ill-equipped to investigate quantum of loss, causation of loss, an appellant’s contribution to loss, or mitigation of loss, and that such matters are properly left for the civil courts. We would not have thought we were so ill equipped should the need arise and if we have appropriate jurisdiction. [32] Mr Latton made various submissions to the effect that the valuation report on which the appellant relies is in...

5. [2024] NZIACDT 07 – MM v Ma (30 January 2024) [pdf, 203 KB]

   ...Dated 30 January 2024 REPRESENTATION: Registrar: Self-represented Complainant: No appearance Adviser: Self-represented 2 PRELIMINARY [1] The adviser was engaged by the complainant to seek a job and a work visa. The fee was substantial. The adviser arranged employment with her husband’s company, but she did not inform the complainant of the relationship. The visa application was successful, though the complainant was dismissed two months after comm...

6. [2023] NZIACDT 22 - OT v Ramos (27 June 2023) [pdf, 150 KB]

   ...there is no evidence these costs have been incurred. Equally problematic is that there is no sensible basis for two requests to the Minister. [49] The complainant has additionally sought $4,450 for legal representation and Immigration NZ’s fees for future temporary visa applications for him and his wife. It is 7 WS v Lawlor [2023] NZIACDT 16. 9 unclear whether these expenses will be incurred. The work is uncomplicated and may not justify legal fees. It is doubtful w...

7. IPT Practice Note 3/2023 Residence [pdf, 422 KB]

   ...appellants. Intending appellants are responsible for making any such calculation for themselves. Any intending appellant should consult section 6 of the Act, which addresses how periods of time are calculated. [3.5] An appeal (and the filing fee) may be filed online, in person, delivered by post or courier, or sent by email. To be accepted, a notice of appeal must be received by the Tribunal within the time limit. It is not sufficient to have put it in the post or to have given...

8. [2025] NZIACDT 48 - INZ (Watson) v Santos - 15 September 2025 [pdf, 257 KB]

   ...as a self-employed contractor to Visa Hub Ltd, trading as Visahub, of Auckland and Manila (the agency). MN [6] On 16 June 2023, MN signed the agency’s terms of engagement. The agency would seek an accredited employer work visa for him. The fee was $3,995, including Immigration NZ’s fee of $750. Mr Santos was named as one of the advisers who might assist him. [7] On the same day, MN signed an employment agreement to work as a carpenter and joiner for F Ltd, of Auckland (the...

9. [2024] NZIACDT 15 – YT v CX (14 May 2024) [pdf, 290 KB]

   ...complainant and advised him how to sign it. He did so that day. The company agreed to seek a work visa for him (under the accredited employer instructions) and provide certain immigration and settlement services (set out in greater detail later). The fee was RMB 100,000 (approx. NZD 23,000). [6] On the same day, 29 September 2022, Ms R sent an employment contract to the complainant. He was to be employed as a fitter welder by an engineering company (the employer). He signed i...

10. [2025] NZIACDT 20 – EI v Liu (3 March 2025) [pdf, 119 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...