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1. [2024] NZEmpC 238 Preece v Synlait Milk Ltd [pdf, 224 KB]

   ...to; it must be given sufficient information to address the grievance, that is to respond to it on its merits with a view to resolving it soon and informally, at least in the first instance. 13 Section 114(2). 14 Employment Relations Act, s 101(a) and (ab); Hall v Fire and Emergency New Zealand [2024] NZEmpC 157 at [21]. 15 Shaw v Bay of Plenty District Health Board [2022] NZCA 241 at [19]. 16 Chief Executive of Manukau Institute of Technology v Zivaljevic [2019] NZEmpC 132 (foo...

2. [2024] NZIACDT 30 INZ v Li (6 December 2024) [pdf, 250 KB]

   ...Advisers Complaints and Disciplinary Tribunal [2017] NZHC 376 at [93]. 5 Immigration Advisers Licensing Act, s 50. 6 Section 51(1). 7 Z v Dental Complaints Assessment Committee [2008] NZSC 55, [2009] 1 NZLR 1 at [97], [128] and [151]. 8 At [97], [101]–[102] and [112]. 7 From the adviser [33] Ms Li has acknowledged service of the proceedings, but has not filed a statement of reply or submissions. [34] No party seeks an oral hearing. ASSESSMENT [35] The Registrar relies...

3. [2024] NZIACDT 29 INZ v Li (6 December 2024) [pdf, 253 KB]

   ...confidence and trust with the client and provide objective advice … c. facilitate the provision of interpreters and translators as appropriate … e. obtain and carry out the informed lawful instructions of the client, and … 8 At [97], [101]–[102] and [112]. 8 Confidentiality 4. A licensed immigration adviser must: a. preserve the confidentiality of the client except in the following circumstances: i. with the client’s written consent, or ii. if making a...

4. Chadwick v Guardian Trust and Executors Co Ltd - Ngatarawa 2E1 (1966) 9 Ikaroa Appellate Court MB 99 (9 APT 99) [pdf, 325 KB]

   ...Rioekekino. O.L.R. 675 at Pll.S• • Stout C.J. opeake of conoeq~enc•a if 1n relation to special powers of the Cbt,et Judge the word.Cl "orders of the Court'1 were dee•ed to include ordera of the "Native Appellate Court". • 1.01 -· DeGpite th••,~other exampleo tbe special powero revoked i.n 1912 were restored to their tulleet extent b1 Section 7(1) of the Nati•e Land A•endment 4ot 1922, where for the ti.rat t1ee tho power wae expreaaly extended to...

5. [2025] NZIACDT 08 – JY v Wen (7 February 2025) [pdf, 175 KB]

   ...Advisers Complaints and Disciplinary Tribunal [2017] NZHC 376 at [93]. 5 Immigration Advisers Licensing Act, s 50. 6 Section 51(1). 7 Z v Dental Complaints Assessment Committee [2008] NZSC 55, [2009] 1 NZLR 1 at [97], [128] and [151]. 8 At [97], [101]–[102] and [112]. 8 Immigration adviser licence 14. A licensed immigration adviser must provide evidence of being licensed to the client. Code and complaint documents 17. Before entering into a written agreement with the clien...

6. [2025] NZIACDT 09 – ZZ v Wen (10 February 2025) [pdf, 247 KB]

   ...immigration adviser must: … e. obtain and carry out the informed lawful instructions of the client, and … Immigration adviser licence 14. A licensed immigration adviser must provide evidence of being licensed to the client. 7 At [97], [101]–[102] and [112]. 9 Written agreements 18. A licensed immigration adviser must ensure that: a. when they and the client decide to proceed, they provide the client with a written agreement b. before any written agreement is...

7. [2025] NZIACDT 14 - INZ v Ma (19 February 2025) [pdf, 248 KB]

   ...Advisers Complaints and Disciplinary Tribunal [2017] NZHC 376 at [93]. 4 Immigration Advisers Licensing Act, s 50. 5 Section 51(1). 6 Z v Dental Complaints Assessment Committee [2008] NZSC 55, [2009] 1 NZLR 1 at [97], [128] and [151]. 7 At [97], [101]–[102] and [112]. 7 [28] In support, Ms Ma has produced a general practitioner’s medical certificate (3 April 2024) and an abusive text apparently addressed to her from an unknown person on an unknown date (date in Chinese untr...

8. Violent Crime Data Tables October 2024 [xlsx, 37 KB]

   ...Oct-2018 Oct-2019 Oct-2020 Oct-2021 Oct-2022 Oct-2023 Dec-2023 Mar-2024 Jun-2024 Aug-2024 Oct-2024 000s 000s 000s 000s 000s 000s 000s 000s 000s 000s 000s Sexual assault 80 (62-98) 79 (65-92) 71 (55-87) 84 (66-101) 81 (55-107) 76 (56-96) 83 (63-102) 89 (62-115) 83 (56-110) 83 (66-99) 90 (70-110) Non-sexual assault and robbery 113 (94-131) 119 (99-139) 116 (98-135) 100 (81-120) 92 (74-110) 116 (93-139) 115 (90-140) 125 (99-...

9. LCRO 13/2023 DG v PS (26 February 2025) [pdf, 195 KB]

   ...and reinforce to the profession the seriousness of conduct breaches of this nature. [100] When contemplating the publication of a disciplinary decision concerning a lawyer's conduct, several factors and principles must be carefully weighed. [101] The question of publication of professional disciplinary proceedings has been considered by the courts on a number of occasions. In S v Wellington District Law Society [2001] NZAR 465 (which concerned an appeal from a decision of the Disc...

10. LCRO 84/2024 XA v MQ (25 February 2025) [pdf, 233 KB]

    ...[100] Mr XA’s fee for updating Mr NQ and Mrs MQ’s wills, was $700 plus GST. Mr XA has done himself a disservice by not providing his files, with the result that there is no copy of the wills to ascertain the extent of the work necessary. [101] The Court of Appeal in Gartside, has indicated that a period of seven days from the day of receipt of instructions, is what is expected. Mr XA took some nine months to prepare the wills. [102] It is unconscionable that Mr XA should expect...