2018 REINZ Women's Breakfast - Last Chance
Final registrations are being taken today for the REINZ Women's Breakfast, a limited number of seats are remaining, so book now!
Join us at this prestigious event, hosted by Dame Rosanne Meo in her final months as Chair of the REINZ Board. We have three amazing women who will share their stories of success:
Lisa O'Neill - Keynote speaker, Author and Motivator
An expert in personal leadership, Lisa is obsessed with people living their best lives
Priti Ambani - Director of Innovation at Tech Futures Lab
An evangelist for women in business and technology
Vanessa Sorenson - Enterprise Director at Microsoft New Zealand
An advocate and driver of diversity and inclusion - with a focus on Māori in business
Book your tickets now - limited seats remaining
Non-Verifiable Education
Managing Sellers in a Buyers Market to get their properties SOLD! - LAST CHANCE
Wednesday 26 September
Struggling with listings? Working with unrealistic vendors that just won’t meet the market? REINZ invites multi award-winning realtor Paul Vujnovich to present on this hot topic.
Training for Managers and their Salespeople
Wednesday 10 & Thursday 11 October
Ex-Colliers CEO Bruce Cotterill is back in this 2-day training extravaganza.
Click here to take a short survey or here for the 9 Habits Quiz.
Verifiable Training
Christchurch Verifiable Training
Tuesday 20 and Wednesday 21 November
Registration deadline Monday 8 October - a $50 per person late fee will apply after this date.
Auckland Verifiable Training - JUST ADDED
Wednesday 17 and Thursday 18 October
Registration deadline Tuesday 13 November - a $50 per person late fee will apply after this date.
| Region | Dates | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|
| October | |||
| Christchurch 2 | 17 - 18 | The Atrium | Book Now |
| November | |||
| Auckland 3 | 20 - 21 | Events on Khyber | Book Now |
Upcoming Events
Women's Breakfast - LAST CHANCE
Thursday 27 September, 7.30am - 10.00am
Join us for our 3rd annual Women’s Breakfast hosted by Dame Rosanne Meo in her final year as REINZ Chairman and showcasing some inspiring guest speakers! This year our breakfast will be hosted at the Top of the Town, Pullman Auckland Hotel.
Check out the poster
2018 Australasian Auctioneering Championships
Sunday 14 October - Tuesday 16 October
The Australasian Championships is an annual event representing the most skilled and professional auctioneers that Australia and New Zealand has to offer.
The Championships are conducted by both the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand (REINZ) and the Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA). REINZ is proud to be hosting this year’s event in Auckland at the Q Theatre.
2018 REINZ Golf Tournament
Monday 29 October
Entry includes green fees, prize table, first drink and after match platters. Get in quick - this tournament sold out prior to closing last year! Thank you to our sponsors Skills and Ingham Prestige Mercedes-Benz.
This event is open to REINZ Members, partners and clients registrations close on Friday 19th October (unless sold prior). Registration will be open on the day from 10:30am with the Matte Black Restaurant open for Morning Tea, Lunch and Coffee.
| September | |||
| Women's Breakfast | 27 September | 7.30am - 10am | Pullman Hotel, Auckland |
| October | |||
| Australasian Auctioneering Championships Draw | 14 October | 6pm - 7.30pm | REINZ Centre of Excellence, Auckland |
| Australasian Auctioneering Championships Heats | 15 October | 10am - 5pm | Q Theatre, Auckland |
| Australasian Auctioneering Championships Senior Finals | 16 October | 10am - 5pm | Q Theatre, Auckland |
| Australasian Auctioneering Championships Gala Dinner | 16 October | 6.30pm - 10.30pm | The Maritime Room, Auckland |
| 2018 REINZ Golf Tournament | 29 October | 10.30am - 5pm | Hamilton Golf Club, Hamilton |
Case Update: Tenants liable for exemplary damages for removing smoke alarm
Facts: The Landlord sought exemplary damages from the Tenants for removing a smoke alarm from the ceiling of the Property. The battery from the alarm was removed and the alarm was placed in a wardrobe. The Landlord also sought compensation for damage that had been caused to the Property and for chattels that had been taken at the end of the tenancy.
Decision: The Tenancy Tribunal explained that interfering with a means of escape from a fire is an unlawful act. Parliament signalled that this unlawful act was particularly serious by providing for exemplary damages of up to $3,000. The Tribunal noted that exemplary damages are akin to a fine; they are designed to punish and to deter. In deciding whether to award exemplary damages, the Tribunal must consider the intent of the person who committed the unlawful act, the effect of the unlawful act, the interests of the landlord (in this case) and the public interest.
In applying that to the facts, the Tribunal held that “removing a smoke alarm is an intentional act since the decision is one deliberately made. The effect of removing a smoke alarm is to render an important warning system for a fire inoperative. There is a strong public interest in tenants not interfering with a means of escape from fire. Taking these matters into account I award the Landlord exemplary damages of $2,000.”
Disclaimer: The information in these case summaries is for general informational purposes only and may only discuss some, not all, aspects of a case. It does not constitute legal or other professional advice and does not replace your company’s internal policies and guidelines. Always check your company’s guidelines, policies and information first and seek legal advice if you have any queries.
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Case Update: Licensee who spent night at property has license cancelled
Facts: The Licensee was discovered in an apartment which had been listed for sale with the agency that employed the Licensee. A parent of the apartment owner visited the apartment and found the Licensee, who had stayed overnight, and was using the shower. The Licensee initially explained that he had come to show the apartment to a customer and had arrived early to use the shower. He later suggested that he had nowhere to stay but another agent had told him he was able to stay at the apartment. The Licensee was charged with disgraceful conduct. He had defended the charge, but the Tribunal found that it was proven.
Decision: The READT emphasised that the focus of professional disciplinary tribunals is the maintenance of professional standards and the protection of the public. This involves an element of deterrence.
In determining the Licensee’s sentence, the Tribunal considered a number of factors. First, the extent and duration of the Licensee’s unauthorised intrusion into the property. Secondly, the extent of the Licensee’s dishonesty upon being apprehended. Thirdly, the Licensee’s apparent lack of insight into the seriousness of his conduct. Fourthly, the way in which the Licensee had treated the investigating officers of the REAA. Not only did the Licensee fail to cooperate, he was insulting and threatened legal action. The Tribunal explained that compliance by licensees with their obligations would be supported by a strong sentence. In this case, the starting point was the cancellation of the Licensee’s license. The Tribunal was not able to consider any mitigating circumstances as the Licensee did not put any forward. In any event, the Tribunal was “left with the stark realisation that [the Licensee was] simply unsuitable to be a person licensed under the Act to sell real estate.” His license was cancelled.
The above is intended for general information only and does not constitute legal advice and does not replace your agency’s internal policies and guidelines. Always check your agency’s guidelines, policies and information first and seek legal advice if you have any queries.
AML Training - Starting Nationwide from 15 October
REINZ and AML Solutions will be running AML Training throughout New Zealand from 15 October.
Registrations will open on 28 September on the REINZ website.
We will be visiting the following centres and training will be available for Compliance Officers and Managers, and Sales agents:
Whangarei, North Shore, Auckland, Hamilton, Tauranga, Taupo, Rotorua, Napier, New Plymouth, Palmerston North, Wanganui, Wellington, Nelson, Christchurch, Greymouth, Timaru, Queenstown, Dunedin, Invercargill.
Please note that full details such as dates and times will be available on 28 September.
If you would like to pre-book or arrange individual training for your brand or office, please do not hesitate to contact AML Solutions at realestate@amlsolutions.co.nz
AML Update and Information
AML Solutions will be providing a newsletter specifically for the real estate industry every fortnight, as we all prepare for the 1 January deadline. The newsletters will provide important information, timelines and do’s and dont’s. REINZ will provide a link to the newsletters each fortnight in In the Know. The first newsletter provides an update on the industry’s progress and an overview of the Customer Due Diligence process.
You can read the newsletter here.
We would love your feedback!
We hope you are enjoying using the new REINZ Statistics portal. To help us to continue improving it, please email any feedback or suggestions directly to the team at statistics@reinz.co.nz.
The more feedback we receive, the better aligned it will be to what our members need.
Training
Enhanced Statistics Portal face-to-face Training
Monday 24 September, 9.45am - 10.45am
In this training you will learn how to search for unconditional sales in areas, multiple areas, or customised locations; refine results using filters; view unconditional sale results in Map and Table format; export results to Excel or PDF; and much more.
Please note: this is not a webinar.
Property Smarts face-to-face Training
Monday 24 September, 11am - 12pm
In this course you will learn: building a CMA; report tool; mapping tool; and street report.
Please note: this is not a webinar.
REINZ works in partnership with NetYourJob recruitment to provide maximum industry coverage when you’re looking for real estate staff. NetYourJob can provide REINZ Members with competitive marketing rates for job advertising. Contact NetYourJob on 0800 638 968 to find out more or click here to view new jobs this week.
