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Change to IPT fees
Changes to Immigration and Protection Tribunal Fees from 1 July 2026
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Invitation to provide feedback on the GDNZIA
Please pass any feedback on the GDNZIA to a GDNZIA Industry Partnership Group member.
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Update from Immigration New Zealand
INZ needs complete AEWV applications with verified work experience and valid employment terms to avoid delays. New funding strengthens action on exploitation and non‑compliance.
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Immigration adviser’s licence cancelled
The Immigration Advisers Complaints and Disciplinary Tribunal has cancelled the licence of immigration adviser Qian Yu (also known as Heidi Castelucci) and prevented her from applying for a new licence for 2 years.
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Risks of combining recruitment and immigration advice
Licensed immigration advisers are increasingly working with recruiters or offering recruitment help. Tribunal decisions show this can raise risk, especially around conflicts of interest, client engagement, and recordkeeping.
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Supervision practices
Direct supervision protects clients, supports good advice, and helps people trust the immigration advice system.
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Recent Tribunal decisions - April 2026
The Immigration Advisers Complaints and Disciplinary Tribunal has recently released 9 sanction decisions in relation to 4 advisers.
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Update from Immigration New Zealand
Immigration New Zealand updates about conflict in the Middle East and student visa applications.
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Webinar announcement – 15 December 2025
Join us for our third and final webinar of the year. We will review the last 2 webinars and look at trends from this year’s Tribunal decisions.
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September 2025 webinar summary
During our September 2025 webinar, we outlined the importance of maintaining confidentiality and managing conflicts of interest. These obligations are required by the Code of Conduct and expected under Competency Standards 6.1 and 6.6. They are not just regulatory, they safeguard trust, professional...