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1. Shankar v Ahuja [2015] NZIACDT 106 (21 December 2015) [pdf, 196 KB]

   ...[8.3] A refund of fees of $1,725.00. Mr Ahuja’s response to this complaint [9] Mr Ahuja through his counsel acknowledged the findings against him, and said he was anxious to make amends as best he could. By that time, he had surrendered his licence as a licensed immigration adviser, and said he would not seek to renew it in the future. [10] He had recently qualified in law in New Zealand, his counsel indicated Mr Ahuja understood if he sought to practise, he would have to disclose...

2. CAC 416 v Prasad [2019] NZREADT 17 - Penalty [pdf, 202 KB]

   ...that a Complaints Assessment Committee may impose under s 93 of the Act (these include censuring or reprimanding the licensee, and ordering the licensee to undergo training or education); [b] Order cancellation or suspension of the licensee’s licence; [c] Impose a fine of up to $15,000. 4 At paragraph [91]. 5 Section 3(1) of the Act. 6 Section 3(2). 7 See Complaints Assessment Committee 10056 v Ferguson [2013] NZREADT 30, Mo...

3. [2020] NZIACDT 45 - TTD v Zheng (14 October 2020) [pdf, 216 KB]

   ...in the decision of the Tribunal upholding the complaint and will only be briefly summarised here. [5] Mr Zheng, a licensed immigration adviser at the relevant time, is a director of New Zealand Integrity Investments Limited, of Auckland. His licence expired on 3 September 2020. [6] The complainant, a national of China, made contact with Mr Zheng in September 2018 about studying in New Zealand. He advised her and her husband to come on visitor visas first and then to seek stu...

4. [2020] NZIACDT 50 - KX v Ji (2 December 2020) [pdf, 225 KB]

   ...sanctions. [13] In its decision, Mr Ji was warned that in determining the sanctions, the Tribunal would take into account two previous complaints upheld against him and would consider either removing him from the profession or depriving him of a full licence. SUBMISSIONS Submissions from the Registrar [14] In his submissions of 28 October 2020, the Registrar advises that Mr Ji’s licence expired on 17 August 2020, but remains in force while a renewal application is in progr...

5. Taueki v Horowhenua District Council - Horowhenua (11) Lake (2013) 298 Aotea MB 263 (298 AOT 263) [pdf, 187 KB]

   ...their rights to take the action that they had and to consult with the trustees was appropriate. Counsel also referred to the long history of association of the local clubs with the buildings that had been erected and their desire to renew their licences. [5] Mr Downey for the Horowhenua District Council submitted that the issue of an injunction would not assist the process and would cause considerable embarrassment to those affected. He argued that vacating the buildings if only f...

6. Vailea v Hakaoro [2016] NZIACDT 52 (13 September 2016) [pdf, 165 KB]

   ...meet the orders made against him, and faced no enforcement action. The Registrar has said in previous complaints she considers Mr Hakaoro has no ability to pay. [7] The complainant and Mr Hakaoro did not make any submissions. Discussion Prior licence cancellation and sanctions [8] The Tribunal cancelled Mr Hakaoro’s licence and since then multiple complaints would have justified cancelling Mr Hakaoro’s licence. [9] The Tribunal also made orders for Mr Hakaoro to refund fees, co...

7. Taueki v Horowhenua District Council (2013) 298 Aotea MB 263 (298 AOT 263) [pdf, 190 KB]

   ...their rights to take the action that they had and to consult with the trustees was appropriate. Counsel also referred to the long history of association of the local clubs with the buildings that had been erected and their desire to renew their licences. [5] Mr Downey for the Horowhenua District Council submitted that the issue of an injunction would not assist the process and would cause considerable embarrassment to those affected. He argued that vacating the buildings if only f...

8. [2024] NZIACDT 19 – SC v Murthy (21 June 2024) [pdf, 244 KB]

   ...training is questioned, in the absence of a clear and timely acknowledgement of misconduct and expression of remorse. [15] It is contended that the following sanctions are available to the Tribunal: 1. Censure. 2. Suspension of Ms Murthy’s licence. 3. A penalty in the vicinity of $8,000. 4. Reasonable compensation to the complainant. [16] There is a reply (19 June 2024) from the Registrar to Ms Murthy’s submissions. The Registrar draws the Tribunal’s attention to ss 1...

9. Suresh v Elizabeth [2019] NZIACDT 45 - Sanctions (3 July 2019) [pdf, 196 KB]

   ...2007 (the Act) and the Code. BACKGROUND [3] The narrative leading to the complaint is set out in greater detail in the decision of the Tribunal upholding the complaint. [4] Ms Elizabeth was an Australian based licensed immigration adviser. Her licence expired on 27 May 2017. She was and remains an employee of Best Migration Services Global Pty Ltd (BMS), an Australian company. Ms Elizabeth is still at BMS as a lawyer and licensed Australian migration agent. BMS works in conjun...

10. Cowell v The Registrar of the Real Estate Authority NZREADT 13 [pdf, 150 KB]

    ...____________________________________________________________________ Introduction [1] Ms Cowell has applied pursuant to s 112 of the Real Estate Agents Act 2008 (“the Act”) for review of the decision of the Registrar of the Real Estate Authority dated 2 March 2018, to cancel her salesperson’s licence. The decision was made on the grounds that Ms Cowell had not paid the annual suspension fee on 23 January 2018. Background [2] Ms Cowell voluntarily suspended her lic...