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1. [2021] NZIACDT 24 - HT v Shaikh – Sanctions (7 October 2021) [pdf, 195 KB]

   ...the regulation of persons who give immigration advice. 6 [22] The focus of professional disciplinary proceedings is not punishment, but the protection of the public:5 …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...

2. Legal Aid Practice note - November 2022 [pdf, 389 KB]

   ...over may apply for review in their own right. 25. An application for review for a person who is mentally disordered must be made by a person aged 20 or over who is of full capacity. Section 15(2) 26. In applications for review of legal aid for civil proceedings which the rules of court require to be brought, or defended, by a next friend or guardian ad litem, the application for review must be made by the person’s next friend or guardian ad litem or a person intending to act in t...

3. LAT - Practice note - 2022 [pdf, 270 KB]

   ...over may apply for review in their own right. 25. An application for review for a person who is mentally disordered must be made by a person aged 20 or over who is of full capacity. Section 15(2) 26. In applications for review of legal aid for civil proceedings which the rules of court require to be brought, or defended, by a next friend or guardian ad litem, the application for review must be made by the person’s next friend or guardian ad litem or a person intending to act in t...

4. Brown - Succession to Rua Paraone II (2024) 126 Tairāwhiti MB 113 (126 TRW 113) [pdf, 332 KB]

   ...[4] The Court then made an order pursuant to s 118 vesting the Māori land interests, including Whaitiri 1C, in the persons entitled, subject to a life interest in favour of Teresa Stella Brown which would expire upon remarriage or if she enters a civil union or de facto relationship.2 Ko te Hātepe Ture o te Tono Nei Procedural History [5] The matter first came before the Court on 1 May 2019, when it was adjourned at the request of the applicant.3 On 1 May 2019, the Court cons...

5. [2025] NZIACDT 41 – KU v Wang (1 August 2025) [pdf, 198 KB]

   ...providing for the regulation of persons who give immigration advice. [21] 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...

6. Singh v Ryan - [2019] NZIACDT 76 (8 November 2019) [pdf, 293 KB]

   ...(Auckland), remote offices, the Wellington office or from the clients’ offices. [20] On 19 May 2015, Mr Ryan sent Capital Immigration’s terms of engagement to Mr Singh. Capital Immigration agreed to represent Mr Singh to obtain a work visa. The fee was $1,035. The document was signed by Mr Ryan, but the copy provided to the Tribunal was not signed by Mr Singh. In a text to “Peter” on 20 May 2015, Mr Singh said he had signed the agreement. http://www.biteconsulting.co.u...

7. [2018] NZEmpC 30 Lancom Technology Ltd v Forman and ors [pdf, 322 KB]

   ...agreement by soliciting Mr Forman away from his employment with [Lancom] and, under s 134(2) of the Act, for aiding and abetting Mr Forman’s breach of duty to [Lancom]. [10] The harm caused to Lancom by the breaches included the cost of legal fees incurred for attendances about the issue prior to the commencement of proceedings. Those fees had been the subject of a claim for special damages but the Authority treated them as a factor only relevant to the assessment of penalties a...

8. Suresh v Elizabeth [2019] NZIACDT 30 (10 May 2019) [pdf, 197 KB]

   ...would assist with the presentation of a visa application to Australia’s Department of Immigration and Border Protection and/or Immigration New Zealand in accordance with Australian or New Zealand immigration laws and policies. A schedule of fees was attached to the agreement showing that the complainant would pay US$3,330. [8] The complainant paid to FBP the sum of AED3,300 (US$891) and AED99 on 8 April and AED3,000 on 27 August 2016. [9] An initial assessment of the compla...

9. [2020] NZIACDT 43 - KX v Ji (5 October 2020) [pdf, 229 KB]

   ...has been upheld, the Tribunal may impose sanctions pursuant to s 51 of the Act. 13 [67] A timetable is set out below. Any request that Mr Ji undertake training should specify the precise course suggested. Any requests 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. [68] In determining the sanctions, the Tribunal will take into account the previous two comp...

10. [2025] NZIACDT 14 - INZ v Ma (19 February 2025) [pdf, 248 KB]

    ...Ms Ma through UU and the agent. [7] On 23 May 2023, the client purportedly signed a services agreement with Ms Ma. She would apply on his behalf for a work visa (in the accredited employer scheme). The employer was named as ZR Home Ltd. No fee was specified, though extra work would be charged at NZD 385 per hour. [8] On the same day, the client purportedly signed an employment agreement with the employer to work as a construction worker. The director of the employer is Hao...