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1. MM v Registrar of Immigration Advisers [2020] NZIACDT 3 (23 January 2020) [pdf, 120 KB]

   ...an issue concerning delivery of his passport and about other assistance (not relating to immigration) which M J promised but did not complete. [33] The appellant sought an apology, a refund of the fees and the cancellation of the adviser’s licence. 6 [34] In support of his complaint, the appellant sent a letter to the Authority on 20 April 2019. He pasted into the letter copies of restaurant photographs, an advertisement for the new seafood restaurant and a notice statin...

2. LCRO 130/2018 UH v OB (12 February 2020) [pdf, 165 KB]

   ...raises the question as to whether Mr UH has the personal qualities to practise as a licensed immigration adviser. Where a person has attempted to evade their professional responsibilities by fabricating a false explanation on oath, for them to hold a licence under the Act may not be consistent with the consumer protection the Act provides. [47] Given the tenor of these comments, it is clear that no cross-examination or submissions by counsel would have resulted in any different outcom...

3. People charged and convicted of psychoactive substances offences June 2018 [xlsx, 283 KB]

   ...substances that are not approved products (s70) - possession - includes possession of an unapproved product (s71) and people under 18 years buying or possessing psychoactive substances (s48) - other offences - includes offences related to sale without a licence (s27), place of sale (s52) and obstructing enforcement officers (s83). ANZSOC The Australian and New Zealand Standard Offence Classification is used to categorise offences into 16 divisions, within which subdivisions and groups exist....

4. LCRO 150/2016 DN v [Area] Standards Committee (14 November 2018) [pdf, 182 KB]

   ...submission that there needs to be a clear rule against retaining passports before a lawyer’s conduct in doing so can be the subject of an adverse disciplinary finding. 4 Immigration Advisers Authority, Licenced Immigration Advisers’ Code of Conduct 2014 at [27](b). 5 As set out in the Declaration of Human Rights. 5 [22] That submission is addressed elsewhere in this decision. The members of the Committee represent lawyers of...

5. [2020] NZIACDT 8 - GQ v Ramos (10 February 2020) [pdf, 123 KB]

   ...Immigration New Zealand who informed her she could not work on the interim visa. Ms Ramos would have made a lot of trouble for her and her employer, if she had followed the advice given. [16] The complainant sought the cancellation of the licence of Ms Ramos and reimbursement for all the time and money lost while waiting for Immigration New Zealand’s decision. [17] In an email the complainant sent to the Authority on 25 August 2018, she stated that Ms Ramos did not give her...

6. [2022] NZACC 195– Lisale v ACC (6 October 2022) [pdf, 190 KB]

   ...resumed. [28] Thereafter, Mr Lisale was provided assistance with a number of vocational modules. Initially, there was some focus on getting Mr Lisale his forklift driving endorsements, but this process was delayed because he did not have his full licence. It was suggested that this would not limit his ability to work as a Forklift Driver, provided the role did not require operating a forklift on the road or in a public space. [29] On 21 August 2020, Mr Lisale’s file was examine...

7. [2024] NZEnvC 200 Kimpton v Auckland Council [pdf, 521 KB]

   ...be made in writing to the council within 15 working days of your receipt of this decision (for s357A) or receipt of the council invoice (for s357B). 5. The consent holder is responsible for obtaining all other necessary consents, permits, and licences, including those under the Building Act 2004, and the Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga Act 2014. This consent does not remove the need to comply with all other applicable Acts (including the Property Law Act 2007 and the Health an...

8. [2024] NZEnvC 202 Millar v Auckland Council [pdf, 507 KB]

   ...be made in writing to the council within 15 working days of your receipt of this decision (for s357A) or receipt of the council invoice (for s357B). 2. The consent holder is responsible for obtaining all other necessary consents, permits, and licences, including those under the Building Act 2004, and the Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga Act 2014. This consent does not remove the need to comply with all other applicable Acts (including the Property Law Act 2007 and the Health an...

9. [2024] NZEnvC 203 Williamson v Auckland Council [pdf, 507 KB]

   ...be made in writing to the council within 15 working days of your receipt of this decision (for s357A) or receipt of the council invoice (for s357B). 4. The consent holder is responsible for obtaining all other necessary consents, permits, and licences, including those under the Building Act 2004, and the Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga Act 2014. This consent does not remove the need to comply with all other applicable Acts (including the Property Law Act 2007 and the Health...

10. [2025] NZIACDT 34 - KU v Wang (24 June 2025) [pdf, 125 KB]

    ...ASSESSMENT [33] The Registrar relies on the following provisions of the Code: Client Care 2. A licensed 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. Written agreements 18. A licensed immigration adviser must ensure that: a. when they and the client decide to proceed, they provide the client...