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1. 2017 NZSSAA 064 (9 November 2017) [pdf, 244 KB]

   ...regarding information provided. The Appellant and his wife provided her contact details so there was no obstacle to doing that. In reality, the information before the Authority and the Chief Executive showed there was no relevant issue concerning offshore authorities, and the Appellant and his wife are very aware of their obligations. [42] Counsel for the Chief Executive also sought to advance the argument on a more general basis that the form was reasonable. We expressly make n...

2. Gupta v Dhar [2016] NZIACDT 65 (4 October 2016) [pdf, 208 KB]

   ...was. However, there can be no doubt given Mr Dhar’s letter and the contents of the standard terms of the document referred to in his letter, Mr Dhar ought to have been well aware of the need to check the document for accuracy. If Mr Dhar was offshore and could not do that properly, he should not have written the letter. He was obliged to make proper arrangements for his client and ensure she understood the issues, and had his advice on the accuracy of the content of the form. Mr Dha...

3. [2020] NZIACDT 20 - QM v Ng (14 May 2020) [pdf, 163 KB]

   ...Client Care 2. A licensed immigration adviser must: … e. obtain and carry out the informed lawful instructions of the client, and … Legislative requirements 3. A licensed immigration adviser must: … c. whether in New Zealand or offshore, act in accordance with New Zealand immigration legislation, including the Immigration Act 2009, the Immigration Advisers Licensing Act 2007 and any applicable regulations. Written agreements 18. A licensed immigration adviser must...

4. [2021] NZEmpC 153 WN v Auckland International Airport Ltd [pdf, 226 KB]

   ...If it were otherwise pleadings precision would be required to bring a matter in the Authority, something at odds with the Parliamentary intention for that body, as a readily accessible, low level forum for dispute resolution. 5 Udovenko v Offshore Marine Services (NZ) Ltd [2013] NZEmpC 174 at [11]. [17] In any event, I would not characterise this case as requiring a stretch in assessing the matter before the Authority as opposed to the matter identified in the statement...

5. [2024] NZIACDT 06 ZR v Kim (23 January 2024) [pdf, 240 KB]

   ...defined in the Act) or for any person (who would usually be licensed) to hold out that a person who is not licensed can undertake such work, or to employ or contract with such a person, or to receive a fee for such advice.10 The Act applies to offshore immigration advice.11 [42] The term “immigration advice” is broadly defined in the Act: 7 What constitutes immigration advice (1) In this Act, immigration advice— (a) means using, or purporting to use, knowledge of or exper...

6. [2020] NZIACDT 46 - ZG v Parker (19 October 2020) [pdf, 357 KB]

   ...and trust with the client and provide objective advice … e. obtain and carry out the informed lawful instructions of the client, and … Legislative requirements 3. A licensed immigration adviser must: … c. whether in New Zealand or offshore, act in accordance with New Zealand immigration legislation, including the Immigration Act 2009, the Immigration Advisers Licensing Act 2007 and any applicable regulations. Conflicts of interest 7. A licensed immigration adviser m...

7. [2023] NZEnvC 093 CEP Services Matauwhi Limited v Northland Regional Council [pdf, 7 MB]

   ...Regional Council [2021] NZEnvC 039 at [64]. 5 area of bird habitat throughout Northland.5 The approach taken to SBA mapping means that much of Northland’s coastline has been identified as SBA from Mean High Water Springs up to about 1 kilometre offshore. Some identified SBAs will contain very high ecological bird values, whereas other parts will contain lesser or more transient values. [13] CEP Services and Forest & Bird have a number of related appeal points on how SEAs...

8. Graeme James Lawrence - Evidence in Chief [pdf, 3.4 MB]

   ...to be made by way of plan change in the future. 3.2 The Motiti Natural Environment (MNE) shown on Map 21 a identifies an area of coastal marine area (CMA) in series of overlapping rings encompassing island and reef systems around Motiti Island offshore from Tauranga and Mount Maunganui. 3.3 Within the MNE the Islands and reef systems named and identified in the RPS are: a. Motiti Island b. Motiti Island margins incorporating many small and islands and reef systems c. Astrolabe R...

9. LCRO 139/2015 WN v YL and TM [pdf, 190 KB]

   ...to support Mr WN’s application she wrote on an email dated 12 July 2011: … your application is based around your concern for MC’s safety and welfare. It would appear that Ms NA’s counsel could challenge that based on your decision to go offshore at the present time. Whilst we understand that you have been required to for financial reasons, in our experience people who are concerned about their child’s safety and welfare have endeavoured to meet their financial needs through d...

10. Liddle v Standing [2012] NZIACDT 52 (30 August 2012) [pdf, 124 KB]

    ...overseas clients $635,769.49 are less than the total fees Mr Standing received. [80] Mr Standing is facing complaints before this Tribunal that he procured the payment of fees and failed to perform work; in many cases those fees were deposited into offshore bank accounts. [81] This information is sufficient to raise a concern that Mr Standing has received a substantial body of fees which have not been accounted for. [82] Accordingly, the Tribunal puts Mr Standing on notice that if he...