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1. Harvey v Standing [2012] NZIACDT 58 (30 August 2012) [pdf, 124 KB]

   ...confirmed in writing. [4] The agreement provided that Mr Harvey was “guaranteed” residence, on certain terms, and if that did not happen he would get a refund of fees. [5] The payment was made in June 2011, and in August 2011 Mr Standing had his licence cancelled by this Tribunal. He had provided no services to Mr Harvey. [6] Mr Harvey made inquiries and ascertained he was not likely to qualify for residence in New Zealand, and believes that Mr Standing misrepresented his ability...

2. [2025] NZIACDT 54 - SC v Wharekura (15 October 2025) [pdf, 242 KB]

   ...practice, it is contended they have come too late to benefit the complainant who has already suffered significant tangible harm. As for Mr Wharekura’s attempt to hide behind a heavy workload, the complainant says this is proof he is unfit to hold a licence. He places the desire to chase income over the need to provide competent advice. It is also troubling that Mr Wharekura had the opportunity to learn from his first appearance before the Tribunal, but he appears to have failed t...

3. BORA Sale of Liquor (Objections to Applications) Amendment Bill [pdf, 202 KB]

   ...Act 1990 (Bill of Rights Act). The Bill is a member’s Bill in the name of Hon George Hawkins. We understand that the next member’s day is 2 July 2008. 2. The Bill seeks to amend the Sale of Liquor Act 1989 to: • require applicants for an on-licence or off-licence to carry out an evaluation of the social impacts on the community if the licence were to be granted; • enable any person to object to the application; and • require the Licensing Authority to take into account any...

4. The Trustees of the Tauwhao Te Ngare Trust v Shaw - Tauwhao Te Ngare Block and a preliminary decision of the Chief Judge at 2013 CJ 567 [2014] Māori Appellate Court MB 394 (2014 APPEAL 394) [pdf, 377 KB]

   ...interests of justice required alternative legal access for Mr Shaw and the Seaview Trust as a condition precedent to cancellation of the 1976 roadway order. [35] The trustees say that access itself is not the issue as they are prepared to offer a licence (for 14 years) to Mr Shaw and his family. Mr Shaw would have to negotiate a separate licence with the trustees of the marae reservation. Mr Shaw has declined the offer of a licence on the basis that it is limited in term and uncerta...

5. Retto v Standing [2012] NZIACDT 47 (30 August 2012) [pdf, 117 KB]

   ...Sands Migration (NZ) Limited] to act on his/her behalf with regard to [Mr Retto’s] application for Permanent Residency of New Zealand.” [12] Mr Standing was a party to the agreement, and identified as a licensed immigration adviser, with his licence number. Golden Sands Migration (NZ) Limited (Golden Sands) was the company through which Mr Standing conducted his practice as a licensed immigration adviser. [13] The professional fee for this service in the agreement was identified as...

6. Balich v Standing [2012] NZIACDT 42 (24 August 2012) [pdf, 115 KB]

   ...Compensation of $2,000 for stress caused to himself and his family. The response [21] Mr Standing’s response to the complaint was an email dated 30 September 2011, and a letter of the same date addressed to the Authority. [22] Mr Standing said that his licence had been cancelled by this Authority, and the company, Living New Zealand Ltd, had gone into liquidation. [23] Apparently as a result of these events he no longer held his file relating to Mr Balich, and could only respond on...

7. XN v Ji [2019] NZIACDT 67 (1 October 2019) Sanctions [pdf, 186 KB]

   ...responsibility for client engagement and had allowed unlicensed individuals to provide services that only a licensed immigration adviser should provide. His conduct was found to be contrary to the Immigration Advisers Licensing Act 2007 (the Act) and the Licenced Immigration Advisers Code of Conduct 2014 (the Code). [3] It is now for the Tribunal to determine the appropriate sanctions, if any. BACKGROUND [4] The narrative leading to the complaint is set out in the decision of t...

8. Jadallah 20 November 2015 NZSHD 11 [pdf, 74 KB]

   ...an application by ABRAHAM ALI JADALLAH for a Waiver of the disqualification under s 23 of the Act BEFORE THE LICENSING AUTHORITY OF SECONDHAND DEALERS AND PAWNBROKERS DECISION [1] Abraham Jadallah has applied for an individual licence under the Secondhand Dealers and Pawnbrokers Act 2004. The Police object to the issuing of a licence as Mr Jadallah was convicted of sex changes including unlawfully possessing firearms and explosives and supply of methamphetamine on 3 J...

9. Dekker v Standing [2013] NZIACDT 66 (23 September 2013) [pdf, 57 KB]

   ...Introduction [1] The Tribunal issued a decision dated 12 August 2013, which upheld the complaint in this matter. [2] The Tribunal upheld the complaint on the grounds Mr Standing failed to take any steps to complete his instructions when he lost his licence. He should have ensured his clients were aware he lost his licence, were represented, and refunded the unearned fees he held. The parties’ positions on sanctions [3] As the complaint has been upheld, section 51 of the Immigration...

10. 2021 NZPSPLA 004 [pdf, 75 KB]

    ...complaint against RB. She says that Mr RB has breached the Act and the Code of Conduct for private investigators. [2] Sections 73(2) & 74(2) of the Act states that a member of the public, such as Ms AC, may only file a complaint against a licence or certificate holder with the leave of the Authority. Sections 73(3) and 74(3) further provides that I should only grant leave if I am satisfied that Ms AC has an interest, greater than that of the public generally, in the subject matte...