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1. [2023] NZIACDT 9 - WS v Lawlor (23 March 2023) [pdf, 318 KB]

   ...[7] The complainant signed Mr Lawlor’s services agreement on 19 March 2019. Mr Lawlor would apply on her behalf for a “SMC Application followed by Essential Skills and Partnership Visa”, the latter being for the complainant’s partner. The fee was $6,500 (incl. GST), payable in instalments. First expression and work visa application filed [8] The expression of interest under the skilled migrant category seems to have been filed almost immediately, as Immigration New Zealand...

2. BORA Ngai Tai ki Tamaki Claims Settlement Bill [pdf, 5 MB]

   ...redress properties Subpart I (clauses 22 to 72) provides for the vesting of 15 cultural redress properties in the trustees of the Ngai Tai ki Tamaki Trust, in 1 case (the Hunua Fall property) jointly with 3 other iwi. Two of the properties vest in fee simple, 1 vests i fee simple to be held as a Maori reservation, and the rest vest in fee simple to be administered as reserves. Subpart 2 Statutory acknowledgement and deed of recognition Subpart 2 (clauses 73 to 86) sets out the provisio...

3. Independent Electoral Review Final Report [pdf, 11 MB]

   Final Report Our recommendations for a fairer, clearer, and more accessible electoral system November 2023 He Arotake Pōtitanga Motuhake Independent Electoral Review This report may be cited as: Independent Electoral Review, 2023. Final Report: Our Recommendations for a Fairer, Clearer, and More Accessible Electoral System. Wellington: New Zealand. ISBN 978-0-473-69963-5 (Print) ISBN 978-0-473-69964-2 (Online) This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 I

4. LCRO 86/2022 PR v KG and VW (12 November 2024) [pdf, 499 KB]

   LEGAL COMPLAINTS REVIEW OFFICER ĀPIHA AROTAKE AMUAMU Ā-TURE [2024] NZLCRO 140 Ref: LCRO 86/2022 CONCERNING an application for review pursuant to section 193 of the Lawyers and Conveyancers Act 2006 AND CONCERNING a determination of the [Area] Standards Committee [X] BETWEEN PR Applicant AND KG and VW Respondents The names and identifying details of the parties in this decision have been changed Introduction [1] Mrs PR has app

5. Tucker v CAC 20006 & Claydon [2012] NZREADT 46 [pdf, 41 KB]

   ...Wool Board Disestablishment Company Ltd [2011] 1 NZLR 36. The question is whether there would be any real apprehension of bias by Mr Waymouth’s clients if Mr Denley continued to remain on the panel. Mr Waymouth acknowledges that there is no ill feeling between himself and Mr Denley. [3] There was a discussion between the Tribunal and counsel concerning this matter at the commencement of the hearing and counsel went to consult with their clients. After this consultation process and...

6. BORA Employment Standards Legislation Bill [pdf, 233 KB]

   ...representative, or a Labour Inspector as soon as is reasonably practicable. 14. The offences being created are strict liability offences. The amendments mean that when issued with an infringement notice, a recipient has a choice to either pay the infringement fee of $1,000 or to defend it. If the latter, the onus is then on the recipient to show that he or she has complied with the relevant obligation. 15. Strict liability offences create a prima facie inconsistency with s 25(c) of the...

7. Bamber v Monschau - Tahorakuri A No 1 Section 33A2 [2016] Maori Appellate Court MB 363 (2016 APPEAL 363) [pdf, 183 KB]

   ...216 (7 APWH 216) 13 (2015) 43 Takitimu MB 218 (43 TKT 218) 14 Powell v Hally Labels Ltd [2015] NZCA 11 2016 Maori Appellate Court MB 368 What is an appropriate quantum? [27] The trustees seek $2,035.25 being 50 percent of the legal fees invoiced to the trust in relation to these proceedings. [28] The appellants say that it is not clear that sum has been paid by the trust and query whether any costs at all have been incurred by the trust. Counsel for the trust provid...

8. Notice of Response and Affidavit in Support [pdf, 332 KB]

   ...provided. Please note: 1. It is a crime to intentionally mislead the Court in a sworn or affirmed document. 2. You cannot make any changes to the document once it has been sworn or affirmed as true. How to file and serve this form There is no fee to pay when filing this form. You should file all parts of the form together. • File your documents at the Family Court where your case is being heard, by post or courier, by email, or by taking them to the counter. • If not filing...

9. [2021] NZIACDT 1 - HQT v Singh (15 January 2021) [pdf, 194 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...

10. [2022] NZIACDT 6 IL v Khetarpal (19 April 2022) [pdf, 193 KB]

    ...the regulation of persons who give immigration advice. 5 [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 appropriate s...