The decision
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Decision maker | Immigration Advisers Complaints and Disciplinary Tribunal |
| Citation | [2025] NZIACDT 44 |
| Parties | SC v Wharekura |
| Decided | 28 August 2025 |
| Licensed immigration adviser | Philip Leslie Wharekura, licence 201500370, current |
The Tribunal's published summary
“Professional responsibilities and professional practice / misleading behaviour / follow instructions / Immigration Advisers Licensing Act 2007, s 442 / Code of Conduct 2014, cl 1, cl2e, cl17a, cl17b, cl17c, cl19e, cl19h, cl19i, cl19k, cl19l, cl19m, cl19n, cl22, cl26aiii, cl26aiv, cl26b, cl26c, cl26d / misled client about seeking reconsideration of declined application / failed to pass on to client, or respond to, requests for information from INZ / failed to provide draft residence application for review / also did not provide decline letter in timely manner or retain all INZ communications on file / failed to follow instruction to remove partner from application / failed to provide or explain professional standards and complaints documents / written services agreement lacked many Code requirements / did not confirm material discussions in writing / did not provide invoice for fees, disbursements / did not maintain well-managed file / complaint partially upheld / sanctions to follow”
The licensed immigration adviser in this decision
This decision concerns Philip Leslie Wharekura (licence 201500370, current). See the full licence history on their profile, or compare all licensed immigration advisers in Tauranga.
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