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1. Thoman v Devi [2014] NZIACDT 26 (17 March 2014) [pdf, 118 KB]

   ...application failed as it was ill-founded and the adviser failed to refund the fees she received for an application that should have been identified would fail. [8.4] Furthermore, this Tribunal with effect from 19 September 2011 cancelled the adviser’s licence. She then failed to inform the complainant this occurred, despite the unresolved application. [9] The Registrar identified the facts could potentially result in adverse findings that: [9.1] The adviser breached the Code of Condu...

2. Chaiyapoom v Hu [2014] NZIACDT 78 (09 September 2014) [pdf, 143 KB]

   ...practice (the company). [7.2] Mr Hu’s practice employed Ms Butkhamdee. She had a business card identify her as a senior consultant in the company, it carried the licensed adviser trademark, had the words IAA Licensed Immigration Adviser (Full Licence) on the front, and Mr Hu’s licence number on the reverse. [7.3] Ms Butkhamdee and the complainant knew each other. In February 2011, Mr Hu met with the complainant. Ms Butkhamdee participated in the meeting. The complainant engaged M...

3. TI(G)M v Hanning [2020] NZIACDT 11 (21 February 2020) Sanctions [pdf, 127 KB]

   ...caution or censure: (b) a requirement to undertake specified training or otherwise remedy any deficiency within a specified period: 2 Immigration Advisers Licensing Act 2007. 6 (c) suspension of licence for the unexpired period of the licence, or until the person meets specified conditions: (d) cancellation of licence: (e) an order preventing the person from reapplying for a licence for a period not exceeding 2 years, or unt...

4. NLT v Coetzee [2020] NZIACDT 7 (10 February 2020) Sanctions [pdf, 122 KB]

   ...caution or censure: (b) a requirement to undertake specified training or otherwise remedy any deficiency within a specified period: 2 Immigration Advisers Licensing Act 2007. 6 (c) suspension of licence for the unexpired period of the licence, or until the person meets specified conditions: (d) cancellation of licence: (e) an order preventing the person from reapplying for a licence for a period not exceeding 2 years, or unt...

5. [2022] NZIACDT 15 - BC v Lawlor (29 June 2022) [pdf, 218 KB]

   ...51 Disciplinary sanctions (1) The sanctions that the Tribunal may impose are— (a) caution or censure: (b) a requirement to undertake specified training or otherwise remedy any deficiency within a specified period: (c) suspension of licence for the unexpired period of the licence, or until the person meets specified conditions: (d) cancellation of licence: 2 Immigration Advisers Licensing Act 2007. 8 (e) an order preventing the person from reapplying for a lic...

6. Nigel-Hampton-and-Kathryn-Dalziel-Submissions.pdf [pdf, 230 KB]

   ...cross-examination, and nor has it been sufficiently subject to public scrutiny. 24. It is of note that both the MAI and the Lindt Café Coroner’s Inquest are to address, or have addressed, the backgrounds of the respective terrorists. Issues 5-8: Firearms Licence 7 Ibid at [40-48]. 6 25. Counsel submits this is a crucial element to the chain of events causing the terrorist attacks. These issues were also held by Judge Marshall to be Out of Scope as it was addressed by...

7. [2025] NZIACDT 32 - CM v Jiang (16 June 2025) [pdf, 239 KB]

   ...Act 2007 (the Act). [3] The adviser largely admits his wrongdoing. BACKGROUND [4] Feng Jiang, also known as Jeff Jiang, was a licensed immigration adviser engaged at the relevant time by Service Kiwi Ltd, of Auckland. He surrendered his licence on 4 March 2024. [5] The complainant, CM, is a national of China. [6] In May 2023, the complainant paid RMB 65,000 to Huixing Recruitment Services Ltd, for a job and visa. He paid an additional RMB 10,000 for the flight and othe...

8. Policy Framework for New Infringement Schemes [pdf, 84 KB]

   ...filing a charging document or an infringement notice. If a defendant is found guilty of, or pleads guilty to, the offence, the Court cannot convict them, but may order that they pay such fine and costs, or make any such order (such as driver 4 licence demerit points), as they would if convicting the defendant of the offence (section 375 of the Criminal Procedure Act 2011). 17. If a defendant sends the prosecuting agency a notice requesting a hearing they may either challenge...

9. Ms D 7 July 2015 NZSHD 6 [pdf, 46 KB]

   ...convicted of any offence under the Pawnbrokers Act 1908 or the Secondhand Dealers Act 1963, within the past five years; or • has been subject, at any time within the past five years, to a sentence of imprisonment; or • has had a certificate or licence cancelled, or had renewal of a certificate or licence refused, within the past five years; or • holds a certificate that is suspended; or • is, or was at the relevant time, a person concerned in the management of a comp...

10. Juneja v Kumar [2015] NZIACDT 70 (29 May 2015) [pdf, 92 KB]

    ...immigration advisers, or persons who are exempt, can provide immigration advice without breaching the Immigration Advisers Licensing Act 2007 (the Act). [4.1.2] The complainant came to Mr Kumar’s practice, and the unlicensed person who does not hold a licence provided immigration advice. That occurred on 3 one occasion when Mr Kumar was out of New Zealand, and Mr Kumar provided little of the services. The unlicensed person provided critical advice, including that the com...