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1. Goher v Hammadieh [2016] NZIACDT 1 (14 January 2016) [pdf, 184 KB]

   ...standards of conduct are maintained in the occupation concerned. [11] When imposing sanctions those statutory purposes require consideration of at least four factors which may materially bear upon maintaining appropriate standards of conduct: [11.1] Protecting the public: Section 3 of the Act states “The purpose of this Act is to promote and protect the interests of consumers receiving immigration advice ...” [11.2] Demanding minimum standards of conduct: Dentice v Valuers Registrat...

2. BORA Unsolicited Electronic Messages Bill [pdf, 332 KB]

   ...or to provide particular information.[3] The right extends to political and religious expression as well as commercial speech (such as advertising).[4] Overseas case law suggests, however, that not all forms of expression are equally deserving of protection and commercial speech is considered to reside within the periphery of the right.[5] The Courts have taken the view that commercial expression is of less importance than political or religious expression and consequently limitations on...

3. Ikbarieh v Hammadieh [2014] NZIACDT 111 (13 October 2014) [pdf, 385 KB]

   ...document, but drafted a new contract and attempted to charge $720 for doing so. [6] The Tribunal upheld the complaint on three grounds: [6.1] Mr Hammadieh delivered defective advice on the complainant’s immigration prospects, and did so without the care, diligence and professionalism required by clause 1.1(a) of the Licensed Immigration Advisers Code of Conduct 2010 (the Code); [6.2] He also breached the requirement to set out fees and obtain an agreement in writing as required by c...

4. BORA Building Bill - Preliminary [pdf, 55 KB]

   ...(e.g. requiring them to be accredited or certified); • encouraging a higher level of accountability and competence by participants in the building industry (e.g: providing for the licensing of building practitioners); and • improving consumer protection (e.g: providing for implied warranties and standard contract terms). Particular clauses of the Bill considered for consistency with the Bill of Rights Act 9. We have considered the consistency of the Bill with the following sect...

5. Otago Standards Committee v Cottrell [2024] NZLCDT 25 (27 August 2024) [pdf, 117 KB]

   ...their responsibilities to their profession. [2] Ms Cottrell’s actions fall under this description, and after the hearing we determined that there was no disciplinary outcome short of strike off which would meet our statutory obligations to protect the public and uphold the standards and the reputation of the profession. [3] On 6 August 2024, we made an order striking Ms Cottrell from the roll of barristers and solicitors of the High Court of New Zealand. This decision sets ou...

6. 2021-11-17 ORC - Closing Legal Submissions - PC8 - primary sector hearing [pdf, 153 KB]

   ...Irrigation Company Limited; (i) New Zealand Deer Farmers Association; (j) New Zealand Pork Industry Board; (k) Ngāi tahu ki Murihiku; (l) Otago Fish and Game Council and the Central South Island Fish and Game Council; (m) Pomahaka Water Care Group; (n) Ravensdown Limited; (o) Royal Forest and Bird Protection Society of New Zealand Incorporated; and (p) Te Rūnanga o Moeraki, Kāti Huirapa Rūnaka ki Puketeraki, Te Rūnanga o Ōtākou and Hokonui Rūnanga (Kai Tahu ki Otag...

7. [2018] NZEnvC 117 Sabatier Family Trust v Auckland Council [pdf, 460 KB]

   ...Sabatier in its reply to costs, dated 6 July 2018, at [30). ~ 5 Sabatier, reply to costs, dated 6 July at [7]. ,J W ~. , ,'Ii ~t), ~ j/ .~~ vi' ) ---. .. -"~.-, .~<:: ... / (()/lflT 01; . / 4 [10} Sabatier cites Titirangi Protection Group Inc & Ors v Watercare Services Ltd [2018} NZHC 1026 in support of a proposition that it is unjust to award costs where there has been a denial of a right to participate under the Act, when its participation would other...

8. Cutaran-Tanggaan v Earnshaw [2012] NZIACDT 61 (28 September 2012) [pdf, 81 KB]

   ...complained that Ms Earnshaw’s conduct has breached her duties under clause 1.1 of the Licensed Immigration Advisers Code of Conduct (developed pursuant to section 37 of the Immigration Advisers Licensing Act 2007; see www.iaa.govt.nz), which requires due care, diligence, respect and professionalism; and further, that she was negligent, lacked capacity, was incompetent, dishonest, and misleading. Each of these is a basis for upholding a complaint under section 44 of the Act. [18] In...

9. Government-Response-to-the-Report-of-the-Petition-of-Kiwilaw-Probate-and-Estates-Ltd_FINAL.pdf [pdf, 384 KB]

   ...administering very small estates would involve costs that are out of proportion to the value of the property involved. 7 The threshold is set relatively low to provide safeguards, through Court oversight, against potential dishonesty and fraud. It also protects the executor 1 4590ig8zer 2024-07-25 15:18:28 IN CONFIDENCE of a will from potential personal liability provided any payment or distribution was made in good faith in accordance with the will. 8 The petitioner seeks to upli...

10. Livingstone v Rawhiti - Tokaanu Township 2B (2025) 496 Aotea MB 45 (296 AOT 45) [pdf, 210 KB]

    ...David, and he agreed but said this was only a temporary arrangement until Taui got better. [16] Lillian says that she did not move into David’s whare with the approval of her aunty Louise but had gone back more with a view to assist with the care of the land. While there is some difference between the parties as to the exact circumstances in which Lillian and her husband moved into David’s whare, I am satisfied that the arrangement was essentially an offer by Louise Paurini to...