Past complaint decisions
Summaries of past complaint decisions by the Board.
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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
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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.
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
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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.
Wayne Tupaea [2024] BPB CB26579
- Complaint number: CB26579
- LBP number: BP131732
- Region: Wellington
- Licence class: Carpentry
- Decision date: 2 September 2025
- Penalty: 318(1)d Censure 318(4) Pay costs
- Disciplinary grounds: 317(1) d Work not compliant with building consent 317(1) b Negligent or incompetent work - not upheld
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Summary:
The Respondent has committed a disciplinary offence under section 317(1)(d) of the Act.
The Respondent is censured and ordered to pay costs of $2,100. A record of the disciplinary offending will be recorded on the Public Register for a period of three years.
Jesse Woolhouse [2024] BPB CB26464
- Complaint number: CB26464
- LBP number: BP127413
- Region: Omitted
- Licence class: Roofing
- Decision date: 22 August 2025
- Penalty: 318(1)f Pay fine 318(4) Pay costs
- Disciplinary grounds: 317(1) b Negligent or incompetent work 317(1) d Work not compliant with building consent
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Summary:
The Respondent has committed disciplinary offences under sections 317(1)(b) and 317(1)(d) of the Act.
The Respondent is fined $2,000 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 3 years.
Keagan Peters [2025] BPB CB26647 – Penalty/Final Decision
- Complaint number: CB26647
- LBP number: BP159633
- Region: Auckland
- Licence class: Carpentry
- Decision date: 12 August 2025
- Penalty: 318(1)f Pay fine 318(4) Pay costs
- Disciplinary grounds: 317(1) b Negligent or incompetent work 317(1) d Work not compliant with building consent
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Summary:
The Respondent has committed a disciplinary offence under section 317(1)(b) and (d) of the Act.
The Respondent is fined $2,000 and ordered to pay costs of $1,700. A record of the disciplinary offending will be recorded on the Public Register for 3 years.
John Adair [2024] BPB CB26489
- Complaint number: CB26489
- LBP number: BP107998
- Region: Canterbury
- Licence class: Carpentry
- Decision date: 2 July 2025
- Penalty: 318(1)a Cancel licence 318(4) Pay costs
- 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
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Summary:
The Respondent has committed disciplinary offences under sections 317(1)(1)(b), (d) and (da)(ii) of the Act.
The Respondent’s licence is cancelled, and he may not apply to be relicensed for a period of 6 months. He is ordered to pay costs of $4,150. The disciplinary offending will be recorded on the Public Register for a period of 3 years.
John Adair [2024] BPB CB26489 – Penalty Decision
- Complaint number: CB26489
- LBP number: BP107998
- Region: Omitted
- Licence class: Carpentry
- Decision date: 2 July 2025
- Penalty: 318(1)a Cancel 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) d Work not compliant with building consent 317(1) da Failed to supply certificate / record of work
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Summary:
The Respondent has committed disciplinary offences under sections 317(1)(1)(b), (d) and (da)(ii) of the Act.
The Respondent’s licence is cancelled, and he may not apply to be relicensed for a period of six (6) months. 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.
Brian Langdon [2025] BPB CB26658 – Finalised Draft Decision
- Complaint number: CB26658
- LBP number: BP132831
- Region: Omitted
- Licence class: Roofing
- Decision date: 29 May 2025
- Penalty: 318(1)f Pay fine 318(4) Pay costs 318(5) Public notification of the Board's action
- Disciplinary grounds: 317(1) d Work not compliant with building consent
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Summary:
The Respondent has committed a disciplinary offence under section 317(1)(d) 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.
Anil Kumar [2023] BPB CB26322 – Penalty
- Complaint number: CB26322
- LBP number: BP123444
- Region: Omitted
- Licence class: Carpentry
- Decision date: 6 May 2025
- Penalty: 318(1)a Cancel licence 318(4) Pay costs
- Disciplinary grounds: 317(1) b Negligent or incompetent work 317(1) d Work not compliant with building consent
- Summary: The Respondent has committed disciplinary offences under sections 317(1)(b) and (d) of the Act. The Respondent’s licence is cancelled, and he may not apply to be relicensed for a period of 6 months and ordered to pay costs of $2,500. A record of the disciplinary offending will be recorded on the Public Register for a period of 3 years.
Anil Kumar [2024] BPB CB26301 – Penalty/Final Decision
- Complaint number: CB26301
- LBP number: BP123444
- Region: Omitted
- Licence class: Carpentry
- Decision date: 5 May 2025
- Penalty: 318(1)a Cancel licence 318(4) Pay costs
- Disciplinary grounds: 317(1) b Negligent or incompetent work 317(1) d Work not compliant with building consent
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Summary:
The Respondent has committed disciplinary offences under sections 317(1)(b) and (d) of the Act.
The Respondent’s licence is cancelled, and he may not apply to be relicensed for a period of 6 months and ordered to pay costs of $2,500. A record of the disciplinary offending will be recorded on the Public Register for a period of 3 years.
Anil Kumar [2024] BPB CB26484 – Penalty/Final Decision
- Complaint number: CB26484
- LBP number: BP123444
- Region: Omitted
- Licence class: Carpentry
- Decision date: 5 May 2025
- Penalty: 318(1)a Cancel licence 318(4) Pay costs
- 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
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Summary:
The Respondent has committed disciplinary offences under sections 317(1)(b), (d) and (da)(ii) of the Act.
The Respondent’s licence is cancelled, and he may not apply to be relicensed for a period of 6 months 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.
Anil Kumar [2024] BPB CB26266 - Penalty/Final Decision
- Complaint number: CB26266
- LBP number: BP123444
- Region: Omitted
- Licence class: Carpentry
- Decision date: 5 May 2025
- Penalty: 318(1)a Cancel licence 318(4) Pay costs
- 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
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Summary:
The Board found that the Respondent had carried out and supervised building work in a negligent and incompetent manner and in a manner that was contrary to the building consent issued. The Board also found there had been a pattern of non-compliance over multiple properties. The Board noted that the disciplinary offending was serious, and it decided it would cancel the Respondent’s licence and order that he not be able to reapply to be licensed for a period of 6 months.
The Board also ordered that the Respondent pay costs of $2,950 and that the Board’s decision be published. A record of the offending will also be recorded on the public Register for a period of 3 years.
Tewehi Anderson [2024] BPB CB26435
- Complaint number: CB26435
- LBP number: BP133369
- Region: Omitted
- Licence class: Carpentry
- Decision date: 17 March 2025
- Penalty: 318(1)f Pay fine 318(4) Pay costs
- 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 - not upheld
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Summary:
The Respondent has committed disciplinary offences under sections 317(1)(b), (d) and (da)(ii) of the Act. The Respondent has not committed a disciplinary offence under section 317(1)(g) of the Act.
The Respondent is ordered to pay a total fine of $4,000 and costs of $2,950. A record of the disciplinary offending will be recorded on the Public Register for a period of 3 years.
Matthew Fahy [2024] BPB CB26578 – Finalised Draft Decision
- Complaint number: CB26578
- LBP number: BP134445
- Region: Wellington
- Licence class: Brick and Blocklaying
- Decision date: 26 February 2025
- Penalty: 318(1)f Pay fine 318(4) Pay costs
- Disciplinary grounds: 317(1) b Negligent or incompetent work 317(1) d Work not compliant with building consent
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Summary:
The Respondent has committed a disciplinary offence under section 317(1)(b) and (d) 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.
Utiku Tyson [2024] BPB CB26455
- Complaint number: CB26455
- LBP number: BP139512
- Region: Manawatu-Wanganui
- Licence class: Carpentry, Foundations
- Decision date: 25 February 2025
- Penalty: 318(1)a Cancel 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) d Work not compliant with building consent 317(1) da Failed to supply certificate / record of work
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Summary:
The Respondent has committed disciplinary offences under sections 317(1)(b), (d) and (da)(ii) of the Act.
The Respondent’s licence is cancelled. He may not apply to be relicensed for a period of three months. He is 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.
Paul Nasmith [2024] BPB CB26525
- Complaint number: CB26525
- LBP number: BP102213
- Region: Auckland
- Licence class: Carpentry
- Decision date: 29 January 2025
- Penalty: 318(1)d Censure 318(4) Pay costs
- Disciplinary grounds: 317(1) b Negligent or incompetent work 317(1) d Work not compliant with building consent
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Summary:
The Respondent has committed disciplinary offences under sections 317(1)(b) and (d) of the Act.
The Respondent is censured 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.
Philip Stirling [2024] BPB CB26421 – Penalty Decision
- Complaint number: CB26421
- LBP number: BP104340
- Region: Otago
- Licence class: Carpentry
- Decision date: 10 January 2025
- Penalty: 318(1)d Censure 318(1)f Pay fine 318(4) Pay costs
- Disciplinary grounds: 317(1) b Negligent or incompetent work 317(1) d Work not compliant with building consent 317(1) g Breached code of ethics 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), (d) and (g) of the Act.
The Respondent has not committed disciplinary offences under sections 317(1)(da)(ii) of the Act.
The Respondent is censured and fined $2,000 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.