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1. Abbot v Macclesfield LCRO 40 / 2009 (29 May 2009) [pdf, 94 KB]

   ...and the third is that ZZ invoices were deducted from Mr Abbot‟s account. [7] Mr Macclesfield responded to the complaint in a letter of 1 December 2008 providing copies of the bills and timesheets in the matter. Mr Abbot replied to that response on 7 December 2008 by a further letter reiterating his complaints. The Committee requested from Mr Macclesfield a copy of the firm‟s trust account records in this matter which were provided on 13 January 2009. These were provided to...

2. Romford v Marlborough LCRO 123 / 2009 (15 December 2009) [pdf, 95 KB]

   ...further evidence which he purported showed that Mr Marlborough was lacking in credibility. He introduced extracts from statements of police officers. Those statements appear to have been made to the Independent Police Complaints Authority (IPCO) in response to complaints by Mr Romford about police conduct in opposing his bail application. I observe that I am able to take into account any relevant evidence or information, whether or not that evidence or information would normally be...

3. Morpeth v Ramsey LCRO 110 / 2009 (12 November 2009) [pdf, 82 KB]

   ...he sought to assist Ms Driffield in these matters and this resulted in this complaint being laid. [4] At some time prior to the complaint being laid Mr Morpeth telephoned the New Zealand Immigration Service. He states that the call was made in response to a message and he was returning a missed call. The notes from the file of Immigration New Zealand provide a record of that call. They say: Phone call from Mr Morpeth regarding Ramsey. He advised that Ramsey had recently assaulted...

4. Shaw v Ngati Huarere Ki Whangapoua - Ngati Pu representation (2016) 124 Waikato Maniapoto MB 3 (124 WMN 3) [pdf, 270 KB]

   ...Waikato-Maniapoto MB 82 (113 WMN 82). 124 Waikato Maniapoto MB 5 [7] We adjourned the application with directions that various local and public bodies be served with the preliminary determination and the minutes of the hearing on 1 December 2015. Responses were received from the Crown, the Waikato Regional Council (WRC), Thames-Coromandel District Council (TCDC) and Ngāti Maru. The Crown and the WRC filed written submissions. Ngāti Maru confirmed it wished to be heard. [...

5. Brighton v Standing [2012] NZIACDT 43 (24 August 2012) [pdf, 126 KB]

   ...conducted his practice. [27.4] However, Mr Standing was required to maintain client records for seven years, and be in a position to make them available. The Code has the force of law (see sections 37– 39 and 44 of the Act). It is implausible that any responsible liquidator would impede Mr Standing from getting a copy of his client record to respond to a complaint, given the legal duties on Mr Standing. [27.5] Mr Standing had produced no evidence he has attempted to produce the recor...

6. Hewitt v Standing [2012] NZIACDT 50 (30 August 2012) [pdf, 126 KB]

   ...the complaint. The evidence supporting the complaint requires that the Tribunal conclude Mr Standing obtained funds dishonestly through misrepresentations, and that he failed to account for the money he dishonestly solicited. The Complaint and the Response The complaint [8] Mr Standing was a licensed immigration adviser. On 3 May 2011 he entered into an agreement with Mr Hewitt. Ms and Mr Hewitt wished to obtain residence visas, under the Family (Parent) category. [9] The agreem...

7. HNL v SEC [2013] NZIACDT 11 (19 March 2013) [pdf, 146 KB]

   ...fiancée’s immigration prospects prior to having the agreement signed. [12.4] The services were minimal, and the fee Mr SEC expected to retain was excessive. [12.5] The work Mr SEC did was not accurate, and it was based on incorrect information. The Response [13] Mr SEC responded to the complaint. He said his first contact with Mr HNL was by telephone on 7 March 2011, and an email exchange followed. [14] Mr SEC sent Mr HNL a quotation and an agreement for service, along with disc...

8. WQ v Emberson [2019] NZIACDT 28 (8 May 2019) [pdf, 186 KB]

   ...the electronic file belonged to the firm and was stored on its system. The obligation to maintain client files and to provide them to the Authority could only apply if she was still employed. She could not steal their property when she left. The responsibility for obtaining the file was that of the Registrar. 6 Ms Emberson’s response to the complaint of 23 May 2017 [32] A further response from Ms Emberson was sent by email to the Authority on 23 May 2017. She repeated h...

9. Palmer v Palmer - Joseph Hohepa and Gess Nukuhia Palmer Whānau Trust (2019) 180 Waikato Maniapoto MB 260 (180 WMN 260) [pdf, 305 KB]

   ...homestead and his place of abode, which is located in close proximity to, and relies on power sourced from, the homestead. The homestead and abode are located on Opureora 1B8B2B Sec.2 which is administered as an ahu whenua trust and vested in responsible trustees. The GH and JN Palmer Whānau trustees are one of the beneficial owners in the block. Issues raised include: (a) The applicant should be permitted to use the homestead, or part of it, for his health equipment (being a C...

10. ZA v YB LCRO 23/2014 (31 August 2016) [pdf, 65 KB]

    ...and a memo from Ms [QJ]. [24] Further correspondence followed, then on the morning of 12 December 2012 Mr [YB] phoned Mr [ZA]’s [Firm], and advised that the files were ready to be collected.2 Standards Committee Process [25] NZLS’ initial response to the parties’ correspondence was to suggest mediation pursuant to s 137(1)(b) of the Act. [26] Mr [ZA] did not accept that Mr [YB] had laid a valid complaint against him, but agreed to mediation.