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1. Role of local councils

   ...range of powers and responsibilities. The people and bodies involved in carrying out these roles include: District licensing committees (DLCs) Every territorial authority must have one or more district licensing committees (DLCs) to make decisions on all licences and managers certificates.  A DLC can't delegate its decision-making role. DLCs are responsible for considering: all licence applications and renewals, regardless of whether they are  contested or uncontested all managers certificat...

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2. Licensing scheme disputes

   It’s free to file a copyright licensing agreement dispute. The Copyright Tribunal hears disputes about licences which allow works to be copied, performed or broadcast. Disputes can be about: the terms or reasonableness of an existing licensing agreement the terms or reasonableness of a proposed licensing agreement a dispute between the holder of a licensing agreement and a person claiming they require a licence under the agreement. Who can apply? Any individual or licensing company can apply...

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3. Bullent v Standing [2012] NZIACDT 54 (30 August 2012) [pdf, 131 KB]

   ...On 29 October 2010, Mr Standing wrote regarding the new Immigration Act 2009, and discussed whether existing forms could be used for a period after the new Act came into effect. He was, again, identified as a licensed immigration adviser, and his licence number was stated. [20] In an email to Mr Standing’s office dated 2 November 2010, Ms Bullent indicated her family had reached the point where they were planning their move to New Zealand, and sought advice from Mr Standing’s office...

4. Real Estate Agents Authority (CAC 301 & 403) v Tucker [2017] NZREADT 4 [pdf, 152 KB]

   ...relevant to the present case, the Tribunal may: [a] Make any of the orders that a Complaints Assessment Committee may impose under s 93 of the Act; [b] Impose a fine of up to $15,000; [c] Order cancellation or suspension of the licensee’s licence; [d] Order that a licensee’s employment (or engagement if the licensee is an independent contractor) be terminated and that no agent may employ or engage the licensee; 9 Section 3...

5. Mohammadalibeigy v Yap [2015] NZIACDT 64 (25 May 2015) [pdf, 178 KB]

   ...Appeal dealt with an appeal against a sentence of one year and eight months imprisonment on charges under the Act. Mr Hakaoro’s appeal was unsuccessful, as was his application for leave to appeal to the Supreme Court. 1 [18] A person seeking a licence under the Act is required to demonstrate that they understand this essential principle of immigration practice before they obtain a licence. There are numerous decisions of this Tribunal addressing licensed immigration advisers being a...

6. Plant Variety Rights [pdf, 210 KB]

   ...freedom of expression and the right to freedom from discrimination. We considered whether the various provisions of the Bill that require individuals to provide or disclose information in relation to ‘plant variety rights’ (PVRs) and compulsory licences, and in relation to hearings conducted by the Commissioner of Plant Variety Rights (the Commissioner), engage the right to freedom of expression. We also considered whether the appointment of a Māori plant variety committee and the qu...

7. Feng v Young [2016] IACDT 40 (12 August 2016) [pdf, 177 KB]

   ...Rehabilitation is not a realistic possibility now and it appears that it will never be a possibility. However, the Tribunal and the Registrar have separate roles. The Tribunal can impose conditions that a practitioner must fulfil before applying again for a licence. However, the Registrar deals with fitness requirements if a former licence holder ever applies for a licence in the future; disciplinary history is potentially a relevant factor. These are issues for the Registrar; the Tribunal...

8. INZ (Calder) v Cleland [2019] NZIACDT 38 (10 June 2019) [pdf, 158 KB]

   ...refresher course available from Toi-Ohomai Institute of Technology. [11] There were no submissions from the complainant. [12] In his submissions (23 May 2019), Mr Cleland advises that the complaint arose within months of him first being granted a licence on 11 January 2016. With a further three years of experience in the role, including two years since he had come to understand his deficiencies, he now had direct contact with his clients and a complete record of his contact w...

9. [2022] NZIACDT 3 - IL v Khetarpal (10 February 2022) [pdf, 140 KB]

   ...26 May 2019. Her husband and son, the latter having been born in New Zealand, were here on temporary visas. [5] Ms Khetarpal, a licensed immigration adviser, was a director of Ivisas Ltd, of Auckland. This company is now in liquidation. Her licence had been cancelled on 16 February 2016. On appeal to the District Court, it issued an interim order on 22 March 2016 allowing her to practice subject to supervision, including a condition that she inform her clients that she was pro...

10. Palad v Tan [2015] NZIACDT 13 (03 March 2015) [pdf, 155 KB]

    ...refunding the fees and had not personally received the money, she said a third party was responsible. In particular, she said Mr Mehta, who had a role in the practice, should make any payments. Discussion The Tribunal has already cancelled Ms Tan’s licence [11] Ms Tan’s licence has already been cancelled by the Tribunal as a result of a separate complaint (refer NQE v Tan [2013] NZIACDT 46, www.justice.govt.nz). [12] It is not necessary to impose any further period of prohibitio...