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1. [2024] NZIACDT 25 - EM v Ma (25 October 2024) [pdf, 244 KB]

   ...the complaint has been upheld, the Tribunal may impose sanctions pursuant to s 51 of the Act. [61] A timetable is set out below. Any request that Ms Ma undertake training should specify the precise course suggested. Any request for repayment of fees, costs or expenses or for compensation must be accompanied by a schedule particularising the amounts and basis of the claim. Consideration will be given to the cancellation or suspension (with conditions) of Ms Ma’s licence in light...

2. [2019] NZEmpC 98 Noble v Ballooning Canterbury.com Ltd [pdf, 565 KB]

   ROBERT NOBLE v BALLOONING CANTERBURY.COM LIMITED [2019] NZEmpC 98 [19 August 2019] IN THE EMPLOYMENT COURT OF NEW ZEALAND CHRISTCHURCH I TE KŌTI TAKE MAHI O AOTEAROA ŌTAUTAHI [2019] NZEmpC 98 EMPC 85/2018 IN THE MATTER OF a challenge to a determination of the Employment Relations Authority BETWEEN ROBERT NOBLE Plaintiff AND BALLOONING CANTERBURY.COM LIMITED Defendant Hearing: 15 and 16 April 2019 (Heard in Ch

3. [2020] NZIACDT 54 - DY v Parker (21 December 2020) [pdf, 282 KB]

   ...was told he could not comment on immigration matters. [31] In his statement, Mr Parker said that the complainant first visited Swiftvisa’s office in February 2017 for an informal consultation. Mr Zhao was present. The scope of their work and fees were discussed. Mr Parker said he would have explored in general terms the complainant’s eligibility under the business migration categories. He did not record these details at the time because he thought the complainant did not genui...

4. Registrar of Immigration Advisers v Ho [2019] NZIACDT 63 (6 September 2019) Sanctions [pdf, 113 KB]

   ...providing for the regulation of persons who give immigration advice. [19] 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 appropr...

5. LCRO 208/2016 YH v NS (27 November 2018) [pdf, 156 KB]

   ...6 Duncan Webb “The Legal Complaints Review Officer” [2008] NZLJ 405. Dr Webb is a former Professor of Law at Canterbury University and the first LCRO. 7 At 407. 5 should Mr YH not comply, Mrs YH would have a civil claim against him for recovery of the unpaid child support. Mr YH could, however, have applied for a re-assessment if he had arranged his business affairs whereby the business was running as a loss. His assessed liability could have reduc

6. [2022] NZEmpC 128 Straayer v Employment Relations Authority [pdf, 243 KB]

   ...privilege as the letter simply set out the terms on which the firm would act.8 [34] This is a judgment from another jurisdiction, decided under common law principles. [35] In Dixon v Kingsley, Kós J considered the application of s 54 of the EA to fee notes issued by a client’s legal advisor.9 He observed that the section is more wide-ranging than the common law position.10 I respectfully agree. [36] That being so, it is appropriate to apply the statutory test in s 54, rathe...

7. [2022] NZIACDT 3 - IL v Khetarpal (10 February 2022) [pdf, 140 KB]

   ...September 2023. Her attitude to the disciplinary process will also be taken into account. The parties are asked to specifically address whether she should be prevented from reapplying for a licence for a further period. Any request for repayment of fees or the payment of costs or expenses or for compensation must be accompanied by a schedule particularising the amounts and basis of the claim. Timetable [38] The timetable for submissions will be as follows: (1) The Registrar,...

8. District-Court-Electronic-Filing-Amendment-Rules-2023.pdf [pdf, 368 KB]

   ...electronic tools continue to be available to the Courts. Further electronic capability will be developed through the implementation of Te Au Reka.3 6 Electronic filing within the District Court was permitted under the District Court “Practice Note Civil Proceedings – COVID-19 Preparedness” (Practice Note). The electronic filing provisions ensured safe operations of court services, and court participants were able to file documents and make payments online. As a result, access to jus...

9. [2025] NZIACDT 49 - CE v Asici (22 September 2025) [pdf, 201 KB]

   ...providing for the regulation of persons who give immigration advice. [23] 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 appropr...

10. VW v AR LCRO 110 / 2012 (12 December 2012) [pdf, 146 KB]

    ...to the complaint [7] Upon being notified about the complaint to the Lawyers Complaints Service, the Practitioner responded by providing a copy of his [August] letter to the Applicant, and said further that the complaint “... is predominantly a civil claim to recoup alleged business losses and should more appropriately be dealt with by Court proceedings. As a matter may result in civil proceedings we do not believe it is appropriate for us to respond in detail.” [8] On 14 Febr...