Past complaint decisions

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Bing Chen [2025] BPB 26765 – Final Decision

  • Complaint number: CB26765
  • LBP number: BP136811
  • Region: Auckland
  • Licence class: Carpentry
  • Decision date: 11 November 2025
  • Penalty: 318(1)f Pay fine 318(4) Pay costs 318(5) Public notification of the Board's action
  • Disciplinary grounds: 317(1) da Failed to supply certificate / record of work 317(1) g Breached code of ethics - not upheld 317(1) i Conduct likely to bring the regime into disrepute - not upheld
  • Summary: The Respondent has committed a disciplinary offence under section 317(1)(da)(ii) of the Act.

    The Respondent is fined $1,000 and ordered to pay costs of $700. A record of the disciplinary offending will be recorded on the Public Register for a period of 3 years.
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Gary Joyce [2024] BPB CB26634 – Finalised Draft Decision

  • Complaint number: CB26634
  • LBP number: BP121260
  • Region: Omitted
  • Licence class: Carpentry
  • Decision date: 7 November 2025
  • Penalty: 318(1)f Pay fine 318(4) Pay costs 318(5) Public notification of the Board's action
  • Disciplinary grounds: 317(1) da Failed to supply certificate / record of work
  • Summary: The Respondent has committed a disciplinary offence under section 317(1)(da)(ii) of the Act.

    The Respondent is fined $1,500 and ordered to pay costs of $700. A record of the disciplinary offending will be recorded on the Public Register for 3 years.
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Gaganjeet Dhillon [2025] BPB 26605

  • Complaint number: CB26605
  • LBP number: BP134835
  • Region: Omitted
  • Licence class: Carpentry, Roofing
  • Decision date: 31 October 2025
  • Penalty: 318(1)b Suspend licence 318(1)e Retraining 318(4) Pay costs 318(5) Public notification of the Board's action
  • Disciplinary grounds: 317(1) b Negligent or incompetent work 317(1) d Work not compliant with building consent 317(1) da Failed to supply certificate / record of work 317(1) g Breached code of ethics 317(1) h Misrepresented or worked outside competence - not upheld
  • Summary: The Respondent has committed disciplinary offences under sections 317(1)(b), (d), (da)(ii) and (g) of the Act.

    The Respondent has not committed a disciplinary offence under section 317(1)(h) of the Act.

    The Respondent is ordered to undertake training and to pay costs of $2,950. A record of the disciplinary offending will be recorded on the Public Register for a period of 3 years.
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Taylor Graham [2025] BPB CB26780 – Finalised Draft Decision

  • Complaint number: CB26780
  • LBP number: BP143380
  • Region: Omitted
  • Licence class: Brick and Blocklaying
  • Decision date: 31 October 2025
  • Penalty: 318(1)f Pay fine 318(4) Pay costs 318(5) Public notification of the Board's action
  • Disciplinary grounds: 317(1) da Failed to supply certificate / record of work 317(1) g Breached code of ethics - not upheld 317(1) i Conduct likely to bring the regime into disrepute - not upheld
  • Summary: The Respondent has committed a disciplinary offence under section 317(1)(da)(ii) of the Act.

    The Respondent is fined $1,500 and ordered to pay costs of $700. A record of the disciplinary offending will be recorded on the Public Register for a period of 3 years.
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Shaun Jenkins [2025] BPB CB26775 – Finalised Draft Decision

  • Complaint number: CB26775
  • LBP number: BP117613
  • Region: Omitted
  • Licence class: Carpentry
  • Decision date: 30 October 2025
  • Penalty: 318(1)f Pay fine 318(4) Pay costs 318(5) Public notification of the Board's action
  • Disciplinary grounds: 317(1) da Failed to supply certificate / record of work 317(1) g Breached code of ethics - not upheld
  • Summary: The Respondent has committed a disciplinary offence under section 317(1)(da)(ii) of the Act.

    The Respondent is fined $1,000 and ordered to pay costs of $700. A record of the disciplinary offending will be recorded on the Public Register for a period of 3 years.
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Sun Woong Kang [2025] BPB CB26782 – Penalty/Final Decision

  • Complaint number: CB26782
  • LBP number: BP133796
  • Region: Omitted
  • Licence class: Carpentry
  • Decision date: 23 October 2025
  • Penalty: 318(1)f Pay fine 318(4) Pay costs 318(5) Public notification of the Board's action
  • Disciplinary grounds: 317(1) da Failed to supply certificate / record of work
  • Summary: The Respondent has committed a disciplinary offence under section 317(1)(da)(ii) of the Act.

    The Respondent is fined $1,000 and ordered to pay costs of $700. A record of the disciplinary offending will be recorded on the Public Register for 3 years.
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Peter Mckay [2025] BPB CB26633

  • Complaint number: CB26633
  • LBP number: BP122614
  • Region: Omitted
  • Licence class: Design 2
  • Decision date: 20 October 2025
  • Penalty: 318(1)f Pay fine 318(4) Pay costs
  • Disciplinary grounds: 317(1) b Negligent or incompetent work 317(1) g Breached code of ethics
  • Summary: The Respondent has committed disciplinary offences under sections 317(1)(b) and (g) of the Act.

    The Respondent is fined $2,800 and ordered to pay costs of $2,950. A record of the disciplinary offending will be recorded on the Public Register for a period of 3 years.
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David Lee [2025] BPB CB26591 – Penalty/Final Decision

  • Complaint number: CB26591
  • LBP number: BP101144
  • Region: Omitted
  • Licence class: Carpentry
  • Decision date: 16 October 2025
  • Penalty: 318(1)f Pay fine 318(4) Pay costs 318(5) Public notification of the Board's action
  • Disciplinary grounds: 317(1) da Failed to supply certificate / record of work 317(1) g Breached code of ethics - not upheld
  • Summary: The Respondent has committed a disciplinary offence under section 317(1)(da)(ii) of the Act.

    The Respondent is fined $2,000 and ordered to pay costs of $700. A record of the disciplinary offending will be recorded on the Public Register for a period of 3 years.
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Matthew Burrell [2025] BPB CB26649 – Final Decision

  • Complaint number: CB26649
  • LBP number: BP131373
  • Region: Canterbury
  • Licence class: Carpentry, Site 2
  • Decision date: 15 October 2025
  • Penalty: 318(1)f Pay fine 318(4) Pay costs
  • Disciplinary grounds: 317(1) da Failed to supply certificate / record of work
  • Summary: The Respondent has committed a disciplinary offence under section 317(1)(da)(ii) of the Act.

    The Respondent is fined $1,000 and ordered to pay costs of $700. A record of the disciplinary offending will be recorded on the Public Register for a period of 3 years.
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Sione Fauonuku [2024] BPB CB26593 – Penalty/Final Decision

  • Complaint number: CB26593
  • LBP number: BP137134
  • Region: Omitted
  • Licence class: Carpentry
  • Decision date: 10 October 2025
  • Penalty: 318(1)f Pay fine 318(4) Pay costs 318(5) Public notification of the Board's action
  • Disciplinary grounds: 317(1) da Failed to supply certificate / record of work 317(1) g Breached code of ethics
  • Summary: The Respondent has committed disciplinary offences under sections 317(1)(da)(ii) and (g) of the Act.

    The Respondent is fined $2,500 and ordered to pay costs of $2,750. A record of the disciplinary offending will be recorded on the Public Register for a period of 3 years.
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Neil Sayer [2024] BPB CB26351 – Penalty Decision

  • Complaint number: CB26351
  • LBP number: BP111605
  • Region: Omitted
  • Licence class: Carpentry
  • Decision date: 10 October 2025
  • Penalty: 318(1)f Pay fine 318(4) Pay costs 318(5) Public notification of the Board's action
  • Disciplinary grounds: 317(1) b Negligent or incompetent work 317(1) d Work not compliant with building consent 317(1) da Failed to supply certificate / record of work - not upheld
  • Summary: The Respondent has committed disciplinary offences under sections 317(1)(b) and (d) of the Act.

    The Respondent has not committed a disciplinary offence under section 317(1)(da)(ii) of the Act.

    The Respondent is fined $4,500 and ordered to pay costs of $2,425. A record of the disciplinary offending will be recorded on the Public Register for a period of three years.
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Barry Hayes [2025] BPB CB26753 – Finalised Draft Decision

  • Complaint number: CB26753
  • LBP number: BP109607
  • Region: Auckland
  • Licence class: Carpentry
  • Decision date: 7 October 2025
  • Penalty: 318(1)f Pay fine 318(4) Pay costs
  • Disciplinary grounds: 317(1) da Failed to supply certificate / record of work
  • Summary: The Respondent has committed a disciplinary offence under section 317(1)(da)(ii) of the Act.

    The Respondent is fined $1,500 and ordered to pay costs of $700. A record of the disciplinary offending will be recorded on the Public Register for a period of 3 years.
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Oscar Williams [2025] BPB CB26637 – Penalty/Final Decision

  • Complaint number: CB26637
  • LBP number: BP125605
  • Region: Omitted
  • Licence class: Carpentry
  • Decision date: 23 September 2025
  • Penalty: 318(1)f Pay fine 318(4) Pay costs 318(5) Public notification of the Board's action
  • Disciplinary grounds: 317(1) da Failed to supply certificate / record of work
  • Summary: The Respondent has committed a disciplinary offence under section 317(1)(da)(ii) of the Act.

    The Respondent is fined $1,000 and ordered to pay costs of $700. A record of the disciplinary offending will be recorded on the Public Register for a period of 3 years.
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Timothy Ford [2025] BPB CB26711 – Penalty/Final Decision

  • Complaint number: CB26711
  • LBP number: BP123529
  • Region: Omitted
  • Licence class: Carpentry
  • Decision date: 23 September 2025
  • Penalty: 318(1)f Pay fine 318(4) Pay costs 318(5) Public notification of the Board's action
  • Disciplinary grounds: 317(1) da Failed to supply certificate / record of work 317(1) b Negligent or incompetent work - not upheld 317(1) d Work not compliant with building consent - not upheld 317(1) g Breached code of ethics - not upheld 317(1) i Conduct likely to bring the regime into disrepute - not upheld
  • Summary: The Respondent has committed a disciplinary offence under section 317(1)(da)(ii) of the Act.

    The Respondent is fined $1,000 and ordered to pay costs of $700. A record of the disciplinary offending will be recorded on the Public Register for 3 years.
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Colby Kelly-nash [2025] BPB CB26731 – Finalised Draft Decision

  • Complaint number: CB26731
  • LBP number: BP140648
  • Region: Omitted
  • Licence class: Carpentry
  • Decision date: 16 September 2025
  • Penalty: 318(1)a Cancel licence 318(4) Pay costs 318(5) Public notification of the Board's action
  • Disciplinary grounds: 317(1) i Conduct likely to bring the regime into disrepute 317(1) b Negligent or incompetent work - not upheld 317(1) g Breached code of ethics - not upheld
  • Summary: The Respondent has committed a disciplinary offence under section 317(1)(i) of the Act.

    The Respondent’s licence is cancelled. He may not reapply to be re-licensed for a period of 18 months. He is ordered to pay costs of $700. A record of the disciplinary offending will be recorded on the Public Register for a period of 3 years.
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Weida Lin [2025] BPB CB26749 – Finalised Draft Decision

  • Complaint number: CB26749
  • LBP number: BP108930
  • Region: Omitted
  • Licence class: Brick and Blocklaying, Foundations
  • Decision date: 16 September 2025
  • Penalty: 318(1)f Pay fine 318(4) Pay costs 318(5) Public notification of the Board's action
  • Disciplinary grounds: 317(1) da Failed to supply certificate / record of work 317(1) g Breached code of ethics - not upheld 317(1) i Conduct likely to bring the regime into disrepute - not upheld
  • Summary: The Respondent has committed a disciplinary offence under section 317(1)(da)(ii) of the Act.

    The Respondent is fined $1,500 and ordered to pay costs of $700. A record of the disciplinary offending will be recorded on the Public Register for a period of 3 years.
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Bradley Couchman [2025] BPB CB26738 – Finalised Draft Decision

  • Complaint number: CB26738
  • LBP number: BP133641
  • Region: Omitted
  • Licence class: Design 1
  • Decision date: 16 September 2025
  • Penalty: 318(1)d Censure 318(4) Pay costs 318(5) Public notification of the Board's action
  • Disciplinary grounds: 317(1) g Breached code of ethics 317(1) i Conduct likely to bring the regime into disrepute - not upheld
  • Summary: The Respondent has committed a disciplinary offence under section 317(1)(g) of the Act.

    The Respondent is censured and ordered to pay costs of $700. A record of the disciplinary offending will be recorded on the Public Register for 3 years.
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