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1. [2022] NZIACDT 15 - BC v Lawlor (29 June 2022) [pdf, 218 KB]

   ...response, so the work to residence visa was declined on 27 August 2019. Mr Lawlor then filed a reconsideration application on 10 September 2019, but did not ensure that payment of Immigration NZ’s 1 BC v Lawlor [2022] NZIACDT 10. 3 fee was made. It was declined on 26 September 2019, as the fee had not been paid. Mr Lawlor then made two requests for a visa under s 61 of the Immigration Act 2009, but these were unsuccessful. [10] In respect of the complainant’s fat...

2. Packer v Accident Compensation Corporation (Costs on appeal) [2023] NZACC 214 [pdf, 146 KB]

   ...(b) band B, if a normal amount of time for the particular step is considered reasonable; or (c) band C, if a comparatively large amount of time is considered reasonable. [15] Schedule 4 provides for the time allocations for each step in general civil proceedings, according to categories A, B and C. [16] Rule 14.12(2) provides that a disbursement may only be included in a costs award to the extent that the disbursement was approved by the Court for the purposes of the proceeding,...

3. [2022] NZEnvC 085 Lee & Rochwalski v Buller District Council [pdf, 380 KB]

   ...Objectors’ memorandum ‘Response to Minute of the Environment Court re proposed witnesses’ dated 1 April 2020 at p 3. [47] [48] [49] [50] [51] [52] 15 processes (particularly where there has been a dispute over the payment of his fees (assuming fees were actually incurred)). Helen Graham Ms Graham is the regulatory team leader at Taumata Arowai. Taumata Arowai is the water services regulator. The reasons provided for the summons follow:37 Taumata Arowai...

4. Rātima v Sullivan - Tataraakina C (2019) 79 Tākitimu MB 103 (79 TKT 103) [pdf, 488 KB]

   ................................................................................................................................ [10] Discussion .......................................................................................................................... [11] Should the former trustees repay any fees and travel costs? ........................................ [15] Submissions for Henare Rātima ........................................................................................

5. Hulton Patchell Limited v Mitchell - Pukeroa Oruawhata Trust (2010) 5 Waiariki MB 246 (5 WAR 246) [pdf, 114 KB]

   ...formal applications for variation of trust. As I have mentioned during the course of our hearing today, that is precisely what occurred when earlier variations to the trust order took place, concerning the rotation of trustees, increase in trustees’ fees and the issue of mandate. It is only where the trustees, or the owners, through the review provisions of section 231, propose a variation that offends trust and general law principles, or indeed may even offend tikanga Mäori, that the...

6. [2021] NZIACDT 26 - RH v Ji - Sanctions (23 December 2021) [pdf, 277 KB]

   ...The Tribunal should safeguard the public interest. She does not want anyone to be the next victim of Mr Ji. [21] The complainant demands a refund of the $2,000 paid to Mr Ji through [Company]. In addition, she demands compensation: Legal fees $9,372.50 Further legal fees $625.03 6 Labour costs $5,670.00 Lost wages $45,745.00 Lost reputation/credibility with Immigration NZ $5,000.00 [22] An explanation for these losses and expenses was provided by the complainant:...

7. MG v Hu [2019] NZIACDT 33 (17 May 2019) [pdf, 118 KB]

   ...2012, she entered into a form of conditional contract of purchase with Ms H. It was agreed that Ms H would be responsible for ensuring that the complainant’s long-term business visa (LTBV) was obtained and for paying the immigration adviser’s fee. [5] In about December 2012, Ms Hu was formally instructed by the complainant, with Ms H acting as an intermediary. A written agreement for the supply of professional services was entered into between the complainant and Ms Hu on...

8. [2020] NZIACDT 52 - TBE v Proudman (4 December 2020) [pdf, 202 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...

9. Aramatua Trust v Proctor - Nuhaka 2C2X (2020) 99 Tairawhiti MB 106 (99 TRW 106) [pdf, 219 KB]

   ...Nuhaka for at least four months until I was approached by the local constables who said we don’t mind if you go back to that property and gave me their blessing. So, I’m not sure how you want to remove me when the local law enforcement of civil law say that I am allowed to be there. So, that is my question to the court and I apologise if I sound like I am talking erratic, I am not used to talking to a crowd. [11] While I had some sympathy for the respondent, I note Mr Colli...

10. [2025] NZIACDT 39 – CM v Jiang (31 July 2025) [pdf, 210 KB]

    ...contract to work as a construction worker for a New Zealand building company (the employer). [8] On an unknown date, Mr Jiang was approached by an unlicensed immigration agent (the agent), to seek a visa for the complainant. The adviser’s fee was RMB 7,000 (about NZD 1,600). Mr Jiang prepared a services agreement (signed by him on 13 April 2023). It was sent to the agent, but it was never signed by the complainant. [9] The visa application was filed by Mr Jiang with Immigrati...