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1. Saul v Ramos [2014] NZIACDT 48 (09 April 2014) [pdf, 130 KB]

   ...was significantly later than the date contemplated as the extent of the permitted stay in New Zealand. [3] The complainant had some difficulties and the adviser sought a new visa just before his first visa expired. When it expired, she made further applications, under a provision allowing persons with an expired visa to seek discretionary relief. [4] The complainant says the adviser led him to believe his visa did not expire until the later of the two dates in the visa sticker; in fact,...

2. [2023] NZEnvC 258 Kaiuma Farm Limited v Queenstown Lakes District Council [pdf, 236 KB]

   KAIUMA FARM LTD v MARBERRY ESTATE LTD & ORS – COST DECISION IN THE ENVIRONMENT COURT AT CHRISTCHURCH I TE KŌTI TAIAO O AOTEAROA KI ŌTAUTAHI Decision No. [2023] NZEnvC 258 IN THE MATTER of the Resource Management Act 1991 AND an application for interim enforcement orders under s320 of the Act BETWEEN KAIUMA FARM LIMITED (ENV-2021-CHC-121) Applicant AND MARBERRY ESTATE LIMITED First Respondent AND M & R FORESTLAND MANAGEMENT LIMITED Second Respondent AND...

3. Midlane v Woodberg [2013] NZIACDT 31 (27 May 2013) [pdf, 152 KB]

   ...potential issues relating to: [6.1] The client engagement process, [6.2] The possible involvement of an unlicensed person giving immigration advice, [6.3] Contacting Mr Midlane’s client direct in breach of instructions, [6.4] Withdrawing an application without instructions, [6.5] Timeliness of service delivery, and [6.6] Using money paid to meet Immigration New Zealand’s costs for another purpose. [7] Counsel for Ms Woodberg obtained both Ms Woodberg and Mr Midlane’s files,...

4. WH v SS Ltd [2019] NZDT 1459 (26 March 2019) [pdf, 218 KB]

   ...to relieve the innkeeper from all responsibility. 14. I have not been satisfied that this defence applies. WH’s room was able to be accessed by hotel housekeeping staff during her stay. I was told that a cleaning service would have been performed on two occasions during WH’s stay and then a final clean and service after WH departed the hotel. 15. WH did not inform hotel staff not to enter the room. She did not assume exclusive use of the room so as to show an intention to r...

5. NP v LO & Ors [2024] NZDT 687 (26 August 2024) [pdf, 243 KB]

   CI0301_CIV_DCDT_Order Page 1 of 5 (Disputes Tribunal Act 1988) ORDER OF DISPUTES TRIBUNAL [2024] NZDT 686 APPLICANT NP RESPONDENT LO SECOND RESPONDENT OC THIRD RESPONDENT A Ltd The Tribunal orders: 1. A Ltd is to pay NP the sum of $506.00 on or before 16 September 2024. 2. The claims against LO and OC are dismissed. Reasons: 1. NP signed a commercial lease for premises ([the leased room]) at [a Building] i...

6. Eppanapally v Zhou [2014] NZIACDT 118 (28 November 2014) [pdf, 229 KB]

   ...after she started working in the practice. She was the sole licence holder in the practice at that time. She wrote a submission in response to a query from Immigration New Zealand. However, Immigration New Zealand was not satisfied with the response, requested more information and provided a deadline for the reply. Ms Zhou rang Mr Eppanapally’s agent (though he disputes the person was authorised) and requested the particulars. [3] Further than that, Ms Zhou did not follow up, and Immig...

7. Guo v Culpan (Agent) [2017] NZHRRT 57 [pdf, 160 KB]

   ...QC, Chairperson REPRESENTATION: Ms Yan Li, agent for plaintiff Ms HC Stuart for defendant DATE OF MINUTE: 16 June 2017 MINUTE OF CHAIRPERSON REGARDING (1) PLAINTIFF’S REPRESENTATION BY AN AGENT (2) PLAINTIFF’S SEARCH ORDER APPLICATION1 Background [1] Ms Guo is a former patient of Dr Culpan. On 28 August 2015 she requested a copy of her medical file. It is alleged Dr Culpan did not respond to this request within the timeline permitted by s 40 of the Priva...

8. LCRO 144/2018 BG v NH (26 May 2020) [pdf, 140 KB]

   ...that Mr NH made to INZ on Mr BG’s behalf. He considered that there were:8 … contradictions in [the requests made by Mr NH] … and asserted that, despite knowing that Mr BG was not in possession of a valid visa, Mr NH made several “baseless claims/ applications” with inaccurate information. [21] In response “Mr NH advised that he acted on instructions from Mr BG and that whatever was included in the section 61 request was based on those instructions”.9 [22] “The Stan...

9. [2024] NZEmpC 185 Greentree NM Catering Ltd (t/a Master Bao) v Wang [pdf, 184 KB]

   ...NEW ZEALAND AUCKLAND I TE KŌTI TAKE MAHI O AOTEAROA TĀMAKI MAKAURAU [2024] NZEmpC 185 EMPC 217/2023 IN THE MATTER OF a challenge to determinations of the Employment Relations Authority AND IN THE MATTER OF an application for stay of proceedings BETWEEN GREENTREE NM CATERING LIMITED (t/a MASTER BAO) Plaintiff AND LILI WANG Defendant Hearing: On the papers Appearances: M Lyttelton, advocate for plaintiff...

10. MG v Jean Xiujing Hu [2019] NZIACDT 20 (10 April 2019) [pdf, 152 KB]

    ...Registrar: Self-represented Complainant: Self-represented Adviser: P Moses, counsel 2 PRELIMINARY [1] Ms Jean Xiujing Hu, the adviser, entered into an agreement with the complainant, MG, to provide services in relation to a work visa application. The complainant had contracted to buy a business from Ms H. It was Ms H who had arranged for Ms Hu to assist the complainant with her visa and who paid her fee. [2] Ms Hu duly prepared and represented the complainant on the a...