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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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Recent Tribunal decisions - June 2026
The Immigration Advisers Complaints and Disciplinary Tribunal has recently released 4 sanction decisions in relation to 3 advisers.
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Supervision and professional and ethical business practices May 2026 webinar recap
Our May 2026 webinar explained how to meet Competency Standards 6.1, 6.6, and 6.8. It focused on supervision and professional business practice for immigration advisers.
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Strengthening New Zealand’s eligibility settings for citizenship grant
Citizenship test update from Department of Internal Affairs.
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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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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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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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Supervision practices
Direct supervision protects clients, supports good advice, and helps people trust the immigration advice system.
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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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Webinar announcement – 27 May 2026
All licensed immigration advisers must attend at least 1 webinar run by the Immigration Advisers Authority during each licensing year.
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Expressions of interest: GDNZIA industry partnership group
A position is available in the Graduate Diploma in New Zealand Immigration Advice (GDNZIA) Industry Partnership group.
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Update from Immigration New Zealand
New roles added to the National Occupation List, and student and visitor visa numbers.
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Recent Tribunal decisions — February 2026
The Immigration Advisers Complaints and Disciplinary Tribunal has recently released 5 sanction decisions in relation to 5 advisers.
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The importance of direct client engagement
The Immigration Advisers Complaints and Disciplinary Tribunal has recently looked at claims of ‘rubber stamping’ in the handling of a work visa application.
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December 2025 webinar summary
Our December 2025 webinar reviewed key compliance obligations and themes from 2025 Tribunal decisions. The session focused on written agreements, confidentiality, conflicts of interest, sanctions, and emerging conduct trends.
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Tribunal Decisions – December 2025
The Immigration Advisers Complaints and Disciplinary Tribunal has recently released 5 sanction decisions in relation to 5 advisers.
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Update from Immigration NZ — November 2025
Immigration NZ (INZ) updates about a new Visa Pak, calculating minimum income requirements for dependents and incomplete IEAs.
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2024 to 2025 Migrant survey results
Survey of New Zealand visa applicants who have an Immigration Adviser in 2024-25.
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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...
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Improving practice: Insights from IAA pilot of onsite inspections
The Immigration Advisers Authority ran a pilot to test on-site inspections. We visited several Licensed Immigration Advisers (LIAs) at their offices to talk about their practices and check client file records.
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Webinar Announcement — 30 September 2025
Join us for our second webinar of the year, where we will focus on confidentiality and conflicts of interest. These are key areas for meeting Competency Standard 6.1 and 6.6 performance indicators.
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Tribunal Decisions — September 2025
The Immigration Advisers Complaints and Disciplinary Tribunal has recently released 3 sanction decisions in relation to Mr Jiang.
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GDNZIA industry placements
If you have an employee that you would like to become licensed, they will need to complete the Graduate Diploma in NZ Immigration Advice (GDNZIA).
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Update from Immigration NZ — September 2025
Immigration NZ (INZ) updates about changes to support international education and student visa updates.
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Immigration Adviser’s licence cancelled — ordered to pay $58,500 in compensation
Licensed Immigration Adviser Tzu-Tong Jane Ma has had her licence cancelled after serious breaches of the law. She has also been ordered to pay $58,500 in compensation to 2 migrants and a $10,000 penalty.
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Update from Immigration New Zealand
The new Immigration New Zealand (INZ) website is now live. The website has clearer information and guidance to help customers manage their immigration journey more easily.
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May 2025 Webinar Summary
Our first webinar for the year highlighted that written agreements are more than a regulatory requirement; they’re a professional tool that helps you manage risk, clarify expectations, and deliver a high standard of service.