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1. [2023] NZIACDT 22 - OT v Ramos (27 June 2023) [pdf, 150 KB]

   ...undertake further training at Toi Ohomai. She failed to have sufficient systems in place to ensure the application was lodged on time, as well as failed to produce and maintain updated documentation. [21] It is contended by Mr Foley that the licence of Ms Ramos should be suspended for at least six months. While a severe sanction, it may be used as a last resort. Ms Ramos has acted in a way that is likely to damage the reputation of the profession. The public should be protecte...

2. Greyling v Gimranov [2016] NZIACDT 22 (2 May 2016) [pdf, 181 KB]

   ...[4.1] Mr Woodberg provided immigration services unlawfully, and Mr Gimranov allowed that to occur in breach of his professional obligations. The essential principle underlying that ground of complaint is that unless a person is exempt from holding a licence, or does hold a licence as a licensed immigration adviser, the law prohibits them from providing any immigration services. [4.2] Mr Gimranov was required to charge professional fees that were fair and reasonable; and when the complain...

3. [2024] NZREADT 20 CAC2108 v Leading Edge Properties Ltd (25 June 2024) [pdf, 237 KB]

   ...it thinks fit, make 1 or more of the orders specified in subsection (2). (2) The orders are as follows: (a) 1 or more of the orders that can be made by a Committee under section 93 (except under section 93(1)(ha)): (b) an order cancelling the licence of the licensee and, in the case of a licensee that is a company, also cancelling the licence of any officer of the company: (c) an order suspending the licence of the licensee for a period not exceeding 24 months and, in the case of a...

4. CAC 10026 v Dodd [2011] NZREADT 1 [pdf, 184 KB]

   ...the 1976 Act, any person could complain to REINZ. Following investigation of a complaint, REINZ could take one of a number of steps, including referring a matter to the Real Estate Agents Licensing Board (rule 16.13.5). [70] 94 Grounds on which licence may be cancelled by Board (1) The Institute, the Disciplinary Committee, or any other person with leave of the Board, may at any time apply in the prescribed form to the Board for an order cancelling a real estate agent's lice...

5. [2015] NZEmpC 19 Atkinson v Phoenix Commercial Cleaners Limited [pdf, 261 KB]

   ...this was so and what such travelling times were in practice. [34] There was a degree of flexibility allowed to the plaintiff as to when some, and perhaps even most, customers’ cleaning needs could be completed. In general this flexibility permitted Mrs Atkinson to choose when any particular premises were cleaned between the time of its closure on a working day and the time of its reopening on the next working day. [35] What is known traditionally as ‘job and finish’ was per...

6. [2010] NZEmpC 80 Willis v Fonterra Cooperative Group Ltd [pdf, 84 KB]

   ...technician at its Whareroa site in Hawera. He had an unblemished employment record until 1 WC 22/09 19 September 2007, when he received a “first written warning” for breaching the “Permit to Work Policy” (the permit policy). The permit policy deals with health and safety issues and sets out those areas of Fonterra’s site where work tasks require a written permit from responsible administrators to ensure the wor...

7. HortNZ - EiC - M K Sands - Industry (5 Feb 2021) [pdf, 313 KB]

   ...Louise.Ford@ahmlaw.nz (09) 304 0429 IN THE ENVIRONMENT COURT OF NEW ZEALAND ENV-2020-CHC-128 CHRISTCHURCH REGISTRY I TE KŌTI TAIAO O AOTEAROA ŌTAUTAHI ROHE UNDER the Resource Management Act 1991 (RMA) IN THE MATTER of the Water Permits Plan Change – Plan Change 7, being part of a proposal of national significance directed by the Minister for the Environment to be referred to the Environment Court under section 142(2)(b) of the RMA AND IN THE MATTER of a...

8. [2018] NZEnvC 191 East Harbour Environmental Association Incorporated v Hutt City Council [pdf, 1.3 MB]

   ...district plan under PC36, and as it was prior to the notification of PC36, did not do what the Council thought that it did. [2] In brief, the Council had advanced its Plan Change on the basis that vegetation clearance (indigenous or exotic) would be a permitted activity (subject to requirements including a site size threshold of 4000m2 for LPRAA and HRAA), although the amendments to the rules did not do that, with vegetation clearance remaining a non-complying activity under the ...

9. CBC v KFTO [2012] NZIACDT 24 (25 May 2012) [pdf, 131 KB]

   ...engagement, and whether her dealings in relation to fees being withheld were acceptable. The Complaint, and the Adviser’s Response The complaint [5] Ms CBC says she understood she engaged Ms KFTO to find a position of employment and obtain a work permit for her; and she paid $2,500 in advance for those services. [6] Ms KFTO subsequently said it was up to Ms CBC to find employment, and she could not get a work visa until she did so. Ms CBC was not satisfied and believed she had bee...

10. Gill v Singh [2016] NZIACDT 36 (30 June 2016) [pdf, 155 KB]

    ...application was about to be filed), Mr Singh reminded the complainant he had not received the written agreement he gave to the employer to be signed. The complainant signed a new agreement instead. [9.2.3] When the issue arose regarding the work permit not allowing the complainant to manage the restaurant, the employer instructed Mr Singh to apply for a variation. Mr Singh confirmed the instructions with the complainant by telephone. Mr Singh partially prepared the application and a writ...