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1. O v J [2016] NZIACDT 17 (30 March 2016) [pdf, 145 KB]

   ...[6.5] Mr J engaged in dishonest or misleading behaviour, which is a ground of complaint pursuant to section 44 of the Immigration Advisers Licensing Act 2007 (the Act). The circumstances were: [6.5.1] The Registrar required Mr J to provide his file, using the statutory process under section 57 of the Act. [6.5.2] Mr J’s response to the request was to say the complainant was never his client, and accordingly he had no records, and had not given any immigration advice. [6.5.3] Howe...

2. LCRO 152/2015 FR v CB and WT (15 May 2017) [pdf, 200 KB]

   ...receipt of that report, and in consideration of the complaint, determined that the fees rendered by WT and CB were fair and reasonable. LT’s report [6] LT noted that there were: detailed time transactions supplied showing all work done on the file. The total time amounted to $95,705 (exl GST). Of that time, the bulk related to CB’s time with a lesser amount for WT’s time. 2 CB’s time amounted to $60,810 of which $57,315.71 was charged and WT’s time amounted to $32,13...

3. LCRO 57/2014 IW v PP [pdf, 279 KB]

   ...Introduction [1] Mr IW has applied to review a decision by the [Area] Standards Committee [X] (the Committee) dated 13 March 2014, in which the Committee made a finding of unsatisfactory conduct against Mr IW, and ordered him to reduce his legal fees to Mr PP by the sum of $30,861 plus GST and to refund any overpayment. [2] Mr IW seeks to reverse the finding of unsatisfactory conduct only. He does not challenge the order to reduce his fees or make a refund. [3] Unusually in the...

4. Ngāti Taimanawaiti Māori Incorporation - Lot 2 DP 29547 (9 Old North Road, Orewa) (2016) 135 Taitokerau MB 20 (135 TTK 20) [pdf, 196 KB]

   ...behalf of the Ngāti Taimanawaiti Māori Incorporation seeking an injunction in relation to Lot 2, Deposited Plan 29547, Computer Freehold Register NA815/273 (“Lot 2”). [2] On 4 May 2016, the Registrar refused to accept the application for filing. A further application has now been filed seeking a review of the Registrar’s decision. Background [3] Lot 2 is 878 square meters in size. The registered proprietors of Lot 2 are Dianna Lois Doney as to a 1/3 share, Rafael Mrowi...

5. [2024] NZIACDT 06 ZR v Kim (23 January 2024) [pdf, 240 KB]

   ...Self-represented 2 PRELIMINARY [1] The complainant instructed the adviser through an agent in China to seek a work visa. The application was successful. However, the adviser had minimal personal engagement with the complainant and charged a high fee. [2] A complaint against the adviser was made to the Immigration Advisers Authority (the Authority). It has been referred by the Registrar of Immigration Advisers (the Registrar) to the Tribunal. It is alleged the adviser fa...

6. 207w Application for assessment of financial means

   ...to assist the enforcement process. You only need to complete the steps in Section C that are relevant to your application. • You can only use this form to apply for one financial assessment of one debtor. If you have more than one debtor, you must file a separate application for each debtor. Who can sign this form? You can only sign this form if you are the judgment creditor or their lawyer. Anyone can help you complete the rest of the form. How much does it cost to make an applicatio...

7. 207w-Application-for-assessment-of-financial-means.pdf [pdf, 649 KB]

   ...to assist the enforcement process. You only need to complete the steps in Section C that are relevant to your application. • You can only use this form to apply for one financial assessment of one debtor. If you have more than one debtor, you must file a separate application for each debtor. Who can sign this form? You can only sign this form if you are the judgment creditor or their lawyer. Anyone can help you complete the rest of the form. How much does it cost to make an applicatio...

8. MU v QT Ltd [2024] NZDT 210 (4 March 2024) [pdf, 104 KB]

   ...notice. 3. MU claims $735.00 consisting of a refund of the $95.00 paid, and an order that he is not liable to pay: a) $190.00 for the other two breach fees of $95.00 each; or b) $450.00 for the six recovery/administrative fees he received before filing his claim. 4. QT Ltd did not appear at the hearing or provide any defence to the claim. The absence of a party does not prevent the claim going ahead. QT Ltd’ email to MU dated 23 June 2023 has been considered in making my...

9. LCRO 168/2016 WT v MD (30 May 2018) [pdf, 269 KB]

   ...Mr WT’s conduct constituted unsatisfactory conduct but took no further action in respect of complaints against Mr PT. In doing so, the Committee determined that the advice provided by Mr PT was “tenable” but that Mr WT’s handling of the file was unsatisfactory.1 [3] The Committee censured Mr WT, ordered him to cancel two invoices totalling $29,080 (fees) and to pay costs to the New Zealand Law Society in the sum of $2,500. [4] Mr WT has applied for review of the Committe...

10. Grants Handbook v4.85.pdf [pdf, 1.2 MB]

    ...Services Act 2011 6 Transitional policy and procedures 6 About the Legal Services Commissioner 6 Helping legal aid applicants find a lawyer 6 Where to send applications 6 Returning applications 8 Urgent matters 8 Returned mail 8 Active files with no activity 8 Prescribed manner 9 Eligibility for civil and family legal aid 12 Eligible proceedings 12 Eligible applicant 17 Financial eligibility 22 Income and capital assessment 23 Arrears 26 Sufficient merit 27 Spe...