Past complaint decisions
Summaries of past complaint decisions by the Board.
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Douglas John Johns [2026] BPB 26914 – final decision
- Complaint number: CB26914
- LBP number: BP106817
- Region: Omitted
- Licence class: Carpentry
- Decision date: 13 July 2026
- 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
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Summary:
The Respondent has committed a disciplinary offence under section 317(1)(da)(ii) of the Act.
The Respondent is fined $500 and ordered to pay costs of $700. A record of the disciplinary offending will be recorded on the Public Register for 3 years.
Michael Thomas Swetman [2026] BPB 27038 – finalised draft decision
- Complaint number: CB27038
- LBP number: BP109547
- Region: Omitted
- Licence class: Roofing
- Decision date: 30 June 2026
- 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
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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 3years.
Wayne Hartley [2026] BPB 27039 – final decision
- Complaint number: CB27039
- LBP number: BP111312
- Region: Omitted
- Licence class: Carpentry, Site 1
- Decision date: 29 June 2026
- 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
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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.
Wen Bo Liu [2026] BPB 27012 – finalised draft decision
- Complaint number: CB27012
- LBP number: BP131807
- Region: Auckland
- Licence class: Carpentry
- Decision date: 16 June 2026
- 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
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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.
Simon Archie [2026] BPB 26982 – finalised draft decision
- Complaint number: CB26982
- LBP number: BP126103
- Region: Omitted
- Licence class: Carpentry
- Decision date: 11 June 2026
- 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
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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 a period of 3 years.
Shanpeng Qi [2026] BPB 26960 – finalised draft decision
- Complaint number: CB26960
- LBP number: BP127439
- Region: Omitted
- Licence class: Brick and Blocklaying
- Decision date: 11 June 2026
- 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
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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.
Mark Fielding [2024] BPB 26276 – penalty decision
- Complaint number: CB26276
- LBP number: BP109457
- Region: Omitted
- Licence class: Design 2
- Decision date: 6 June 2026
- Penalty: 318(1)d Censure 318(4) Pay costs 318(5) Public notification of the Board's action
- Disciplinary grounds: 317(1) b Negligent or incompetent work
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Summary:
The Respondent has committed a disciplinary offence under section 317(1)(b) of the Act.
The Respondent is censured and ordered to pay costs of $2,150. A record of the disciplinary offending will be recorded on the Public Register for a period of 3 years.
Nathan Ellis [2025] BPB 26764 – penalty decision
- Complaint number: CB26764
- LBP number: BP132755
- Region: Omitted
- Licence class: Carpentry
- Decision date: 6 June 2026
- 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) g Breached code of ethics 317(1) h Misrepresented or worked outside competence 317(1) da Failed to supply certificate / record of work - not upheld
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Summary:
The Respondent has committed disciplinary offences under sections 317(1)(b), (g) and (h) of the Act.
The Respondent has not committed disciplinary offences under sections 317(1) (da)(ii) or (i) of the Act.
The Respondent is fined $3,500 and ordered to pay costs of $3,950. A record of the disciplinary offending will be recorded on the Public Register for a period of 3 years.
Jingqing Qin [2026] BPB 26922 – finalised draft decision
- Complaint number: CB26922
- LBP number: BP135390
- Region: Omitted
- Licence class: Foundations
- Decision date: 29 May 2026
- 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
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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.
Brett John Harrison [2026] BPB 26974 – finalised draft decision
- Complaint number: CB26974
- LBP number: BP137128
- Region: Omitted
- Licence class: Roofing
- Decision date: 25 May 2026
- 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
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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.
William Beck [2025] BPB 26770 – final decision
- Complaint number: CB26770
- LBP number: BP134496
- Region: Omitted
- Licence class: Carpentry
- Decision date: 20 May 2026
- Penalty: No action taken
- Disciplinary grounds: 317(1) b Negligent or incompetent work - not upheld 317(1) g Breached code of ethics - not upheld
- Summary: The Respondent has not committed a disciplinary offence under section 317(1)(b) or (g) of the Act.
Mingjian Huang [2024] BPB 26257 – reissue
- Complaint number: CB26257
- LBP number: BP131049
- Region: Omitted
- Licence class: Brick and Blocklaying
- Decision date: 20 May 2026
- Penalty: 318(1)f Pay fine 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
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Summary:
The Respondent has committed a disciplinary offence under section 317(1)(g) and (i) of the Act.
The Respondent is fined $3,500 and ordered to pay costs of $2,350.
Grant Maitland [2025] BPB 26758 – reissue
- Complaint number: CB26758
- LBP number: BP123204
- Region: Auckland
- Licence class: Carpentry
- Decision date: 18 May 2026
- Penalty: 318(1)b Suspend licence 318(4) Pay costs 318(5) Public notification of the Board's action
- Disciplinary grounds: 317(1) b Negligent or incompetent work 317(1) g Breached code of ethics 317(1) h Misrepresented or worked outside competence
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Summary:
The Respondent has committed disciplinary offences under sections 317(1)(b), 317(1)(g) and 317(1)(h) of the Act.
The Respondent is suspended for a period of nine months and ordered to pay costs of $2,150. A record of the disciplinary offending will be recorded on the Public Register for a period of 3 years.
Shilin Zhang [2026] BPB 26980 – final decision
- Complaint number: CB26980
- LBP number: BP137019
- Region: Omitted
- Licence class: Carpentry, Foundations, Site 2
- Decision date: 18 May 2026
- 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
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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.
John Ceville Dowson [2025] BPB 26862
- Complaint number: CB26862
- LBP number: BP107994
- Region: Omitted
- Licence class: Roofing
- Decision date: 18 May 2026
- 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
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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 $1,500. A record of the disciplinary offending will be recorded on the Public Register for a period of 3 years.
Wei Gao [2026] BPB 26979 – final decision
- Complaint number: CB26979
- LBP number: BP121439
- Region: Omitted
- Licence class: Brick and Blocklaying
- Decision date: 18 May 2026
- 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 a period of 3 years.
Grant Maitland [2025] BPB 26758 – penalty decision
- Complaint number: CB26758
- LBP number: BP123204
- Region: Auckland
- Licence class: Carpentry
- Decision date: 18 May 2026
- Penalty: 318(1)b Suspend licence 318(4) Pay costs 318(5) Public notification of the Board's action
- Disciplinary grounds: 317(1) b Negligent or incompetent work 317(1) g Breached code of ethics 317(1) h Misrepresented or worked outside competence
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Summary:
The Respondent has committed disciplinary offences under sections 317(1)(b), 317(1)(g) and 317(1)(h) of the Act.
The Respondent is suspended for a period of nine months and ordered to pay costs of $2,150. A record of the disciplinary offending will be recorded on the Public Register for a period of 3 years.
Michael Molloy [2026] BPB 26926 – finalised draft decision
- Complaint number: CB26926
- LBP number: BP121879
- Region: Omitted
- Licence class: Carpentry
- Decision date: 13 May 2026
- 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
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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.
Richard Handley Brown [2026] BPB 26909 – penalty decision
- Complaint number: CB26909
- LBP number: BP109072
- Region: Omitted
- Licence class: Carpentry
- Decision date: 12 May 2026
- 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
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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 $1,100. A record of the disciplinary offending will be recorded on the Public Register for 3 years.
Kelvin Adrian Boyd [2024] BPB 26551 – penalty decision
- Complaint number: CB26551
- LBP number: BP134362
- Region: Omitted
- Licence class: Design 2
- Decision date: 11 May 2026
- Penalty: 318(1)c Restrict work 318(4) Pay costs 318(5) Public notification of the Board's action
- Disciplinary grounds: 317(1) b Negligent or incompetent work
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Summary:
The Respondent has committed a disciplinary offence under section 317(1)(b) of the Act.
The Respondent’s licence is reduced from Design Area of Practice 2 to Design Area of Practice 1, and he is ordered to pay costs of $4,150. A record of the disciplinary offending will be recorded on the Public Register for a period of 3 years.