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1. GZ v Lu [2019] NZIACDT 15 (15 March 2019) [pdf, 146 KB]

   ...Ms H. They are dated between 18 August and 26 December, presumably in 2015. Both Ms L and Ms H advised the complainant concerning Immigration New Zealand’s requirements, the documents needed in support of their proposed applications and the fees of Immigration New Zealand and Headsun. On 5 September, Ms L advised the complainant not to disclose to Immigration New Zealand the true intention of visiting to study. [8] On 8 September 2015, the complainant entered into two written a...

2. LCRO 1/2021 NB v GP (31 May 2022) [pdf, 224 KB]

   ...appeal; and (b) Mr GP’s failure to correctly advise on the timeframes for filing an appeal, had resulted in his leave to appeal being dismissed; and (c) as a consequence of Mr GP’s failure to provide correct advice, he sought reimbursement of fees paid. [10] Mr GP provided response to Mr NB’s complaint on 29 July 2020. [11] He submitted that: (a) the application for leave to appeal had been filed out of time and he accepted responsibility for that error; and (b) whilst r...

3. [2021] NZIACDT 11 - YC v Han (19 May 2021) [pdf, 210 KB]

   ...the complainant. Nor did she forward to the complainant, or respond to, Immigration New Zealand’s letter of 31 July 2019. Numerous breaches of the Code were alleged against both of them. The complainant sought a refund of the professional fees paid and reasonable compensation. [13] On 12 November 2020, the Authority wrote to Ms Han formally informing her of the details of the complaint and requesting her explanation. Explanation from Ms Han and Mr Wan [14] Mr Turner of La...

4. LL v Sun [2019] NZIACDT 14 (12 March 2019) [pdf, 123 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...

5. INZ (Foley) v Niland [2019] NZIACDT 16 (19 March 2019) [pdf, 126 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: 1 Immigration Advisers Licensing Act 2007. 7 (i) an o...

6. Immigration New Zealand (Carley) v De'Ath [2019] NZIACDT 1 (10 Jan 2019) [pdf, 220 KB]

   ...costs be imposed is unusual. Only very few complaints have resulted in such a sanction. This is because the Registrar is carrying out a public function in investigating complaints, for which he is already resourced, in part through the licensing fees levied on the advisers. Given the absence of time records, it would be problematic to fix a nominal sum and it is difficult to know the extent of the cost actually incurred. While Mr De’Ath is not opposed in principle to a cost or...

7. [2023] NZIACDT 3 - MT v LL (2 February 2023) [pdf, 203 KB]

   ...contacted the adviser requesting a meeting. There was an initial consultation the same day. The complainant said he had received an offer of employment as a [Job Title]. The adviser sent an email to the complainant on the same day setting out her fees and summarising their discussion. A services agreement was entered into on 23 July (unseen by the Tribunal). The adviser agreed to assist the complainant and his wife to apply for an essential skills work visa and partnership visa...

8. Family Court E solution Amendment Rules 2024 PCO26422 v1.23 4 December 2024 Consultation version.pdf [pdf, 1 MB]

   ...“8 Parts and 11 sched‐ ules”. (2) After rule 4(2), insert: (2A) Part 1A contains provisions about how the e-solution may or must be used to bring or deal with proceedings in the Family Court (see rule 5). (3) In rule 4(7), delete— (a) “, fees,”; and (b) “fees payable in respect of proceedings in the Family Court,”. (4) After rule 4(7), insert: (7A) Schedule 1A sets out transitional, savings, and related provisions (for amend‐ ments made on or after the commencement of the...

9. Family-Fixed-Fees-Schedules-July-2020-Updated-18-December-2023.pdf [pdf, 473 KB]

   1 18 December 2023 FAMILY FIXED FEE SCHEDULES Contents ADOPTION .................................................................................................................................................................... 2 ADOPTION – GRANTING NOTES ................................................................................................................................................ 3 CARE OF CHILDREN/GUARDIANSHIP .................................................

10. [2011] NZEmpC 49 Katz v Mana Coach Services Ltd [pdf, 143 KB]

    ...quasi-criminal offending. It 27 [1925] 2 DLR 1112. 28 At 1113-1114. 29 2009 BCSC 1166. 30 At [45]. is clear under English law that an employee could not claim indemnity (or indeed found any civil claim) for the consequences of a criminal conviction because of the maxim ex turpi causa non oritur actio which holds that “a civil court will not award damages to compensate a claimant for an injury or disadvantage which the c...