Past complaint decisions

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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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Craig O'Brien [2024] BPB 26423 – Final Decision

  • Complaint number: CB26423
  • LBP number: BP118522
  • Region: Auckland
  • Licence class: Carpentry
  • Decision date: 29 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 317(1) g Breached code of ethics - not upheld
  • Summary: The Respondent has committed disciplinary offences under sections 317(1)(b) and (d) of the Act.

    The Respondent has not committed disciplinary offences under section 317(1)(da)(ii) or (g) of the Act.

    The Respondent is fined $4,500 and ordered to pay costs of $7,850. 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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Stuart William McArthur [2024] BPB 26509 – Penalty Decision

  • Complaint number: CB26509
  • LBP number: BP129234
  • Region: Wellington
  • Licence class: Carpentry
  • Decision date: 21 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
  • Summary: The Respondent has committed disciplinary offences under sections 317(1)(b), (d) and (da)(ii) of the Act.

    The Respondent is fined $4,000 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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