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1. LT v SH [2019] NZIACDT 57 (7 August 2019) [pdf, 174 KB]

   ...own. The complainant had not comprehended the significance of ticking the right boxes. He had not hidden his immigration history, as he had submitted his old passports to Immigration New Zealand. [17] On 27 September 2015, [the adviser]’s fees were paid by Mr V. [18] Immigration New Zealand declined the complainant’s visitor visa on 1 October 2015. As he had been excluded from Australia, he was ineligible for a temporary class visa. A special direction had been considered...

2. [2020] NZIACDT 19 - DMX v Guich (11 May 2020) [pdf, 112 KB]

   ...despite the risk it might not succeed. [6] On 16 July 2017, the complainant and Mr Guich signed the latter’s client agreement. Mr Guich agreed to assist the complainant to file an expression of interest (EOI) and residence application. The fee was $2,400 (incl. GST). [7] The complainant’s EOI was lodged with Immigration New Zealand by Mr Guich on 18 July 2017. [8] On 26 July 2017, Immigration New Zealand issued an invitation to the complainant to apply for residence. [9]...

3. Green v De'Ath [2018] NZIACDT 43 (1 November 2018) [pdf, 220 KB]

   ...agreement with Mr S, to advise Mr S of his professional responsibilities and to keep proper written or electronic records. Mr De’Ath failed to appreciate that his client for immigration purposes was Mr S and not the Greens, who would pay his fee. Mr De’Ath admits these breaches. BACKGROUND [4] Mr Benjamin Neil Stewart De’Ath is a licensed immigration adviser and director of Cross Country. [5] In August 2015, Ms Funnell of Cross Country contacted the Greens to see if they...

4. Karepa v Te Riini - Kikorangi Kareti Karepa Whanau Trust (2016) 144 Waiariki MB 3 (144 WAR 3) [pdf, 216 KB]

   ...it may be inappropriate to award costs where this would frustrate the Court’s important role to facilitate amicable relationships between parties often connected through whakapapa. However, if litigation has been pursued in a manner akin to civil litigation, then the starting point will be that costs are appropriate. [8] In relation to quantum, the Court should consider the following principles: 4 (a) the Court has a broad discretion as to quantum; (b) quantum should reflect a...

5. [2022] NZEnvC 240 Cornelius v Western Bay of Plenty District Council [pdf, 799 KB]

   ...128(1)(a)(i) of the Resource Management Act 1991 if the need and requirements for on-going car parking monitoring cannot be agreed. Engineering Design Documents 48.52. THAT the consent holder shall submit, with the appropriate engineering inspection fee; construction drawings, specifications, and calculations; the following works: a. The signage required on the road and within the car parking and access ways on site. b. The construction of the vehicle entrances. c. The const...

6. KIT v Zhu [2019] NZIACDT 34 (20 May 2019) [pdf, 176 KB]

   ...14 December 2016, the student visa application was declined and the complainant became unlawful in New Zealand. Immigration New Zealand was not satisfied she was a bona fide and genuine student. [18] Mr Zhu did not charge the complainant any fees for either the education services or the immigration advice. 4 [19] On 20 February 2017, a new licensed adviser instructed by the complainant, Mr Jerry Kim, applied to Immigration New Zealand for a student visa as an exception...

7. [2021] NZIACDT 7 - IMH v Marica (22 March 2021) [pdf, 218 KB]

   ...and is to be applauded for this and her wish to improve her health, while continuing to serve others in the industry she cares about. [35] An email from Toi-Ohomai Institute of Technology (26 February 2021) produced by Mr Moses states that the fees for the paper proposed by the Registrar are $717. JURISDICTION [36] The Tribunal’s jurisdiction to impose sanctions is set out in the Act. Having heard a complaint, the Tribunal may take the following action:3 50 Determination of...

8. [2021] NZIACDT 13 - TI v Malcolm (8 June 2021) [pdf, 220 KB]

   ...him that she had been made redundant and wanted a quote to vary her visa conditions. [7] It was not until 6 August 2020 that Mr Malcolm replied by sending the complainant his terms of engagement. She signed this on 7 August 2020 and paid his fee of $850. [8] Shortly afterwards, on 10 August 2020, Mr Malcolm sent her the completed variation application form to check. She returned it to him on the same day. 3 [9] Commencing on 10 August 2020, the complainant sent Mr Malco...

9. Naera v Fenwick - Whakapoungakau 24 (2017) 169 Waiariki MB 3 (169 WAR 3) [pdf, 292 KB]

   ...made, Justice McGechan’s comprehensive decision on party and party costs in Holden v Architectural Finishes Limited (1997) 10 PRNA 673 is of assistance in delineating the limits of that discretion. A reasonable contribution to reasonable, actual fees will seldom be as little as 10%, and a contribution as large as 80% or 90% likewise will seldom be “reasonable” on an objective analysis (page 680). By definition, a contribution must be less than the total. In awarding costs a...

10. RIS-Strengthening-electoral-offences-relating-to-improper-influence_FINAL.pdf [pdf, 399 KB]

    ...https://www.justice.govt.nz/assets/Documents/Publications/Independent-Electoral-Review-Final-Report-November-2023.pdf 3 potential cost associated with the resources required to handle suspected breaches of the offence, but the likely number of complaints and breaches is not known. There may also be some non-monetised costs to civil society groups and voters, since the proposal may limit the ability to run events to encourage voters to come to voting places. Proposal 2 – enrolmen...