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1. [2022] NZIACDT 23 - TQ v Gibson - Sanctions (7 September 2022) [pdf, 107 KB]

   ...Tribunal upheld the complaint and found Ms Gibson to be in breach of the Code as follows: (1) Failed to reply to Immigration NZ’s letter of 26 February 2021, in breach of the obligation in cl 1 to be professional, diligent and to exercise due care. (2) Failed to properly inform the complainant of the application outcome, in breach of cl 26(b). (3) Failed to provide timely updates to the complainant, in breach of cls 1 and 26(b). SUBMISSIONS Submissions from the Registra...

2. [2022] NZIACDT 4 - ZI v Wan Sanctions (3 March 2022) [pdf, 199 KB]

   ...[12] It was found by the Tribunal that Mr Wan had: (1) Failed to inform and explain to the complainant Immigration NZ’s decision to reject the exemption made for the trip to China on 9 June 2019. He had neither been diligent nor exercised due care, in breach of cl 1 of the Code. (2) Failed to lodge a separate variation application for the complainant’s first trip to China. His conduct was not diligent and nor did he exercise due care, in breach of cl 1 of the Code. SUBMISS...

3. Domestic Violence 1995 Act 42-day rule & Children, Young Persons and their Families Act 1989 60-day rule [pdf, 81 KB]

   ...applications under the Domestic Violence Act 1995 is not always met, and • the 60 day time period for commencement of a hearing under the Children, Young Persons and Their Families Act 1989 of an application that a child or young person is in need of care and protection is not always met. 4 2.0 Methodology The study was qualitative in design, with data gathered through interviews and group discussions with individuals in selected areas serviced by the Department for Courts. 2.1 Research...

4. [2020] NZEnvC 153 Cabra Rural Developments Ltd v Auckland Council [pdf, 3 MB]

   ...ridgelines , aspect, water supplies, and existing vegetation; (b) avoid inappropriately located buildings and associated accessways including prominent locations as viewed from public places; (c) avoid adverse effects on riparian margins and protected natural features; and (d) avoid fragmentation of features and landscape in the Significant Ecological 11 Areas Overlay, Outstanding Natural Character Overlay, High Natural Character Overlay, Outstanding Natural Landscapes Overlay...

5. Singh v Golian [2019] NZIACDT 9 (19 February 2019) [pdf, 128 KB]

   ...(Mr Pearson) issued on 12 September 2017 in Singh v Golian [2017] NZIACDT 14. The Tribunal found that Mr Golian breached his professional obligations under the Code of Conduct 2010 (the Code) in that he failed to perform his services with due care, diligence and professionalism. BACKGROUND [3] The complaint against Mr Golian, a licensed immigration adviser, arose out of his representation of Mr Manjeet Singh, the complainant. He was approached by Mr Singh in August 2012. An app...

6. [2014] NZEmpC 111 Bracewell v Richmond Services Ltd [pdf, 300 KB]

   ...Auckland 519 [Authority costs determination]. complaints lodged by Ms Bracewell were dealt with. Also called for Richmond was Ms B, a relevant manager from the DHB and its privacy officer. She explained the interface of the DHB with primary care providers such as Richmond, how complaints regarding such primary care providers are dealt with, and her involvement in the particular matters which are the subject of this proceeding. She considered that Client A was safe, and th...

7. FR v TI [2019] NZDT 1145 (12 April 2019) [pdf, 80 KB]

   ...considers that the company has failed in its contractual duties to maintain the alarm system. The company has filed a claim for their payment ($513.51). [5] The issues to be resolved are: (a) Has the company provided its service with reasonable care, and to ensure it is fit for purpose? (b) If not, is any sum due to the company? Has the company provided its service with reasonable care, and in a manner that is fit for purpose? [6] The company is providing a service to which the C...

8. Adoption in Aotearoa NZ - Discussion document [pdf, 696 KB]

   ...............................................................................................................45 Legal effect of adoption .................................................................................................47 Alternative care arrangements and orders .....................................................................49 Discharging an adoption order.......................................................................................51 Impacts of adoption ......

9. TN v NK LCRO 220 / 2011 (22 January 2013) [pdf, 102 KB]

   ...TN’s complaints [12] In his letter of complaint sent in December 2010 to the New Zealand Law Society Complaints Service, TN complained that NK’s actions had not been in the best interests of the company and breached a duty of care to TN. He considered that TP had been able to sell the company as a result of NK’s conduct and that he had thereby been severely disadvantaged. [13] He also alleged that NK had a conflict of interest when TN sought assistance to reso...

10. TI(G)M v Hanning [2020] NZIACDT 11 (21 February 2020) Sanctions [pdf, 127 KB]

    ...Advisers Code of Conduct 2014 (the Code). In any event, an agreement had to be updated every time the client instructed a new application to be made. [9] The Tribunal also found that Ms Hanning did not conduct herself with diligence or due care, since she failed to identify the missing provision from the employment contract (relating to guaranteed minimum hours). She had been aware that this had been a problem with the particular employer. Ms Hanning had relied on an assurance...