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1. [2024] NZIACDT 26 – QN v Nandan (12 November 2024) [pdf, 227 KB]

   ...out in the earlier decision and will only be briefly summarised here. [5] At the relevant time, Rupika Nandan was a licensed immigration adviser and director of NZ OZ Immigration Ltd of Hamilton (the immigration company). She surrendered her licence in November 2019 when she became a solicitor. She now practises law in another country. [6] The complainant, QN, a national of India, had a work visa to work as a personal assistant for the immigration company. On 7 May 2018, Ms Nan...

2. 2024 NZPSPLA 106.pdf [pdf, 78 KB]

   ...provided false information to the police by saying he was a private investigator although he was working as a document server at the time. In addition, DD raises concerns about AN’s conviction history which he considers makes AN unsuitable to be a licence holder. [3] Section 73(2) of the Act states that a member of the public, such as DD, may only file a complaint against a licence holder with the leave of the Authority. Section 73(3) further provides that I should only grant leave...

3. Lomax v Apatu – Awarua o Hinemanu Trust (2013) 22 Takitimu MB 282 (22 TKT 282) [pdf, 137 KB]

   ...the Police regarding the lack of accountability of Trust funds. 22 Takitimu MB 285 Issues [9] The issues for determination are: (a) Should an application for injunction against Wilson Apatu be granted? (b) Are any of the purported licences or agreements to occupy Trust land valid? (c) Should any of the current trustees be replaced or removed? (d) Should replacement or additional trustees be appointed? Background [10] Awarua o Hinemanu Trust is a block of Māori Freeho...

4. Decision-of-Coroner-B-Windley-as-to-Scope-of-Issues-for-Inquiry-28-4-22-signed.pdf [pdf, 1 MB]

   ...assistance from other people that day, the emergency response efforts, and whether any aspect of that response may have affected the ability of any of the deceased to survive their injuries. (c) The process by which Mr Tarrant acquired a firearms licence, whether the licence can be linked to the attack, and whether any identified deficiencies in that process have now been addressed by way of legislative amendments or process changes. (d) Whether Mr Tarrant’s online activity...

5. Nisha v Devi [2011] NZIACDT 23 (7 July 2011) [pdf, 90 KB]

   ...and NZ$736.69. She seeks a refund which includes the fee for applying to the Teachers Council as she had to lodge a new application. [8] The Adviser’s response to the complaint had been: [8.1] Initially, the work was not under her “adviser licence” as it was in Fiji, but accepted she was responsible after the Fiji office closed. [8.2] The initial work related to a NZQA assessment, which was successful. [8.3] The service was provided and the Complainant is not entitled to any re...

6. Complaints Assessments Committee (CAC 409) v Wong NZREADT 16 [pdf, 175 KB]

   ...had carried out real estate agency work that was incompetent or negligent. [2] The Tribunal has received submissions as to penalty from counsel for the Committee, and from Mr Wong. Facts [3] At the relevant time, Mr Wong held an agent’s licence under the Act, trading as “Able Realty”, or “Able Realty One” (“the Agency”). He closed the Agency’s office premises in 2013, but continued to operate the Agency’s trust account. [4] From May 2000 to July 2013, and a...

7. Wihongi v Samson - Otarihau 2B1C [2018] Māori Appellate Court MB 469 (2018 APPEAL 469) [pdf, 317 KB]

   ...Māori freehold status of the land was restored.4 Then on 5 September 1989, a trust created under s 438 of the Māori Affairs Act 1953 (now called an ahu whenua trust) was constituted over the land.5 On 24 September 1990, the trustees granted a licence to Samuel to occupy an area of 4,048m² which was noted in the Māori Land Court’s title records.6 [9] Samuel died on 21 December 1990. Thelma died on 26 July 2008. The current application was filed by her daughter Hema on 8 J...

8. [2022] NZIACDT 4 - ZI v Wan Sanctions (3 March 2022) [pdf, 199 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: (e) an order preventing the person from reapplying for a licence for a period not exceeding 2 years, or until...

9. [2025] NZIACDT 49 - CE v Asici (22 September 2025) [pdf, 201 KB]

   ...Explanations to clients of the services agreement are now verbal. Drafts are now always sent to clients prior to lodging the visa application. [16] It is pointed out by Ms Asici this is the first complaint against her in the six years she has held a licence. There have been no other complaints through their internal complaints process. She works hard to earn the trust of her client. She manages a large portfolio of happy clients and has had many excellent reviews. She takes p...

10. BORA Therapeutic Products and Medicines Bill [pdf, 341 KB]

    ...failing to comply with information requirement notice) and clause 80 (Persons exempt from requirement 1 RJR MacDonald v Attorney-General of Canada (1995) 127 DLR (4th)1. 3 to hold product licence failing to comply with information requirement notice) create the offence of failure to provide information with respect to a therapeutic product where a person is given a notice under the Rules requiring her or him to do so. 14...