{ "generated": "2026-11-02", "checked": "2026-11-02", "sources": { "lbp": { "name": "Building Practitioners Board: past complaint decisions (LBP scheme, MBIE)", "url": "https://www.lbp.govt.nz/complaints-and-past-decisions/past-complaint-decisions/", "scope": "Region 'Auckland' decisions with penalty: cancel licence, suspend licence, restrict work, or order not to apply for relicensing. Decisions where the Board omitted the region are not included." }, "gazette": { "name": "New Zealand Gazette notices (liquidation, receivership)", "url": "https://gazette.govt.nz/", "scope": "Companies with building or construction words in their name and an Auckland link stated in the notice." }, "assignee": { "name": "Insolvency and Trustee Service: Official Assignee liquidation notices", "url": "https://www.insolvency.govt.nz/about/public-notices/", "scope": "Names containing building-trade words. The notices do not state a location." }, "prosecutions": { "name": "MBIE / LBP news: prosecutions and fines (Building Act 2004)", "url": "https://www.lbp.govt.nz/about-us/news-and-updates/", "scope": "Auckland-related matters." }, "commerce_commission": { "name": "Commerce Commission case register", "url": "https://comcom.govt.nz/case-register", "scope": "Fair Trading Act warnings and cases." } }, "lbp": [ { "title": "Grant Maitland [2025] BPB 26758 – penalty decision", "name": "Grant Maitland", "complaint_no": "CB26758", "lbp_number": "BP123204", "region": "Auckland", "licence_class": "Carpentry", "decision_date": "2026-05-18", "decision_date_text": "18 May 2026", "penalty": [ "318(1)b Suspend licence", "318(4) Pay costs", "318(5) Public notification of the Board's action" ], "grounds": [ "317(1) b Negligent or incompetent work", "317(1) g Breached code of ethics", "317(1) h Misrepresented or worked outside competence" ], "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.", "url": "https://www.lbp.govt.nz/complaints-and-past-decisions/past-complaint-decisions/grant-maitland-2025-bpb-26758-penalty-decision/", "pdf": "https://www.lbp.govt.nz/assets/lbp/documents/complaints/grant-maitland-2025-bpb-26758-penalty-decision.pdf", "checked": "2026-11-02", "also": [ "https://www.lbp.govt.nz/complaints-and-past-decisions/past-complaint-decisions/grant-maitland-2025-bpb-26758-reissue/" ] }, { "title": "Grant Maitland [2025] BPB 26758 – reissue", "name": "Grant Maitland", "complaint_no": "CB26758", "lbp_number": "BP123204", "region": "Auckland", "licence_class": "Carpentry", "decision_date": "2026-05-18", "decision_date_text": "18 May 2026", "penalty": [ "318(1)b Suspend licence", "318(4) Pay costs", "318(5) Public notification of the Board's action" ], "grounds": [ "317(1) b Negligent or incompetent work", "317(1) g Breached code of ethics", "317(1) h Misrepresented or worked outside competence" ], "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.", "url": "https://www.lbp.govt.nz/complaints-and-past-decisions/past-complaint-decisions/grant-maitland-2025-bpb-26758-reissue/", "pdf": "https://www.lbp.govt.nz/assets/lbp/documents/complaints/grant-maitland-2025-bpb-26758-reissue.pdf", "checked": "2026-11-02", "also": [ "https://www.lbp.govt.nz/complaints-and-past-decisions/past-complaint-decisions/grant-maitland-2025-bpb-26758-penalty-decision/" ] }, { "title": "Craig O'Brien [2025] BPB 26639 — penalty decision", "name": "Craig O'Brien", "complaint_no": "CB26639", "lbp_number": "BP118522", "region": "Auckland", "licence_class": "Carpentry", "decision_date": "2026-02-02", "decision_date_text": "2 February 2026", "penalty": [ "318(1)a Cancel licence", "318(4) Pay costs", "318(5) Public notification of the Board's action" ], "grounds": [ "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", "317(1) i Conduct likely to bring the regime into disrepute - not upheld" ], "summary": "The Respondent has committed disciplinary offences under sections 317(1)(d), (da)(ii), (g) and (h) of the Act. The Respondent has not committed a disciplinary offence under section 317(1)(i) of the Act. The Respondent’s licence is cancelled. He may not reapply to be licensed for a period of 3 months. He is ordered to pay costs of $2,350. A record of the disciplinary offending will be recorded on the Public Register for 3 years.", "url": "https://www.lbp.govt.nz/complaints-and-past-decisions/past-complaint-decisions/craig-obrien-2025-bpb-26639-penalty-decision/", "pdf": "https://www.lbp.govt.nz/assets/lbp/documents/complaints/obrien-2025-bpb-26639-penalty-decision.pdf", "checked": "2026-11-02", "also": [] }, { "title": "James Smith [2023] BPB CB26438 – Finalised Draft Decision", "name": "James Smith", "complaint_no": "CB26438", "lbp_number": "BP117817", "region": "Auckland", "licence_class": "Brick and Blocklaying", "decision_date": "2024-09-30", "decision_date_text": "30 September 2024", "penalty": [ "318(1)a Cancel licence", "318(4) Pay costs" ], "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 reapply to be licensed for a period of three months. He is ordered to pay costs of $875. A record of the disciplinary offending will be recorded on the Public Register for a period of three years.", "url": "https://www.lbp.govt.nz/complaints-and-past-decisions/past-complaint-decisions/james-smith-2023-bpb-cb26438/", "pdf": "https://www.lbp.govt.nz/assets/lbp/documents/complaints/james-partick-smith-2024-bpb-26438-redacted-finalised-draft-decision.pdf", "checked": "2026-11-02", "also": [] }, { "title": "Mavroyannis [2023] BPB CB26084 – Final Decision", "name": "Mavroyannis", "complaint_no": "CB26084", "lbp_number": "BP114527", "region": "Auckland", "licence_class": "Design 1", "decision_date": "2024-04-24", "decision_date_text": "24 April 2024", "penalty": [ "318(1)a Cancel licence", "318(4) Pay costs" ], "grounds": [ "317(1) b Negligent or incompetent work", "317(1) da Failed to supply certificate / record of work - 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)(b) of the Act. The Respondent’s licence is cancelled for a period of three (3) months, and he is ordered to pay costs of $1,000. A record of the disciplinary offending will be recorded on the Public Register for a period of three years. The Respondent has not committed disciplinary offences under sections 317(1)(da)(i) or 317(1)(i) of the Act.", "url": "https://www.lbp.govt.nz/complaints-and-past-decisions/past-complaint-decisions/mavroyannis-2023-bpb-cb26084-final-decision/", "pdf": "https://www.lbp.govt.nz/assets/lbp/documents/complaints/mavroyannis-2023-cb26084-final-decision.pdf", "checked": "2026-11-02", "also": [] }, { "title": "Mavroyannis [2023] BPB CB25971 – Final Decision", "name": "Mavroyannis", "complaint_no": "CB25971", "lbp_number": "BP114527", "region": "Auckland", "licence_class": "Design 1", "decision_date": "2024-04-24", "decision_date_text": "24 April 2024", "penalty": [ "318(1)a Cancel licence", "318(4) Pay costs" ], "grounds": [ "317(1) b Negligent or incompetent work", "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)(b) of the Act. The Respondent’s licence is cancelled for a period of three (3) months, and he is ordered to pay costs of $1,000. A record of the disciplinary offending will be recorded on the Public Register for a period of three years. The Respondent has not committed a disciplinary offence under section 317(1)(i) of the Act.", "url": "https://www.lbp.govt.nz/complaints-and-past-decisions/past-complaint-decisions/mavroyannis-2023-bpb-cb25971-final-decision/", "pdf": "https://www.lbp.govt.nz/assets/lbp/documents/complaints/mavroyannis-2023-cb25971-final-decision.pdf", "checked": "2026-11-02", "also": [] }, { "title": "Lee [2023] BPB CB26195 – Finalised Draft Decision", "name": "Lee", "complaint_no": "CB26195", "lbp_number": "BP132771", "region": "Auckland", "licence_class": "Carpentry,", "decision_date": "2023-10-19", "decision_date_text": "19 October 2023", "penalty": [ "318(1)a Cancel licence", "318(4) Pay costs", "318(5) Public notification of the Board's action" ], "grounds": [ "317(1) b Negligent or incompetent work", "317(1) d Work not compliant with building consent" ], "summary": "e Respondent has committed disciplinary offences under sections 317(1)(b) and (d) of the Act. The Respondent’s licence is cancelled. He may not reapply to be licensed for a period of 3 months. He is ordered to pay costs of $1,000. A record of the disciplinary offending will be recorded on the Public Register for a period of 3 years.", "url": "https://www.lbp.govt.nz/complaints-and-past-decisions/past-complaint-decisions/lee-2023-bpb-cb26195-finalised-draft-decision/", "pdf": "https://www.lbp.govt.nz/assets/lbp/documents/complaints/lee-2023-cb26195-finalised-draft-decision.pdf", "checked": "2026-11-02", "also": [] }, { "title": "Sharshenova [2022] BPB CB25906 – Substantive Decision", "name": "Sharshenova", "complaint_no": "CB25906", "lbp_number": "BP131855", "region": "Auckland", "licence_class": "Design 2,", "decision_date": "2022-11-14", "decision_date_text": "14 November 2022", "penalty": [ "318(1)c Restrict work", "318(4) Pay costs" ], "grounds": [ "317(1) b Negligent or incompetent work" ], "summary": "The Respondent has carried out building work in a negligent manner. The Respondent’s licence is restricted to Design AOP 2 until such time as she applies for and satisfies the Registrar that she meets the competency requirements for a Design AOP 3 licence. The Respondent is also ordered to pay costs of $3,500. The decision will be recorded in the Register of Licensed Building Practitioners for a period of three years.", "url": "https://www.lbp.govt.nz/complaints-and-past-decisions/past-complaint-decisions/sharshenova-2022-bpb-cb25906-substantive-decision/", "pdf": "https://www.lbp.govt.nz/assets/lbp/documents/complaints/sharshenova-2022-cb25906-substantive-decision.pdf", "checked": "2026-11-02", "also": [] }, { "title": "Shah [2021] BPB CB25710 – Substantive Decision", "name": "Shah", "complaint_no": "CB25710", "lbp_number": "BP132197", "region": "Auckland", "licence_class": "Carpentry,", "decision_date": "2022-01-14", "decision_date_text": "14 January 2022", "penalty": [ "318(1)b Suspend licence", "318(4) Pay costs" ], "grounds": [ "317(1) b Negligent or incompetent work", "317(1) d Work not compliant with building consent", "317(1) i Conduct likely to bring the regime into disrepute - not upheld" ], "summary": "[1] The Respondent carried out or supervised building work in a negligent manner and in a manner that was contrary to a building consent. The Board orders the suspension of the Respondent’s Carpentry and Site 2 licences for a period of 6 months, and he is ordered to pay costs of $2,500. [2] The allegation that the Respondent conducted himself in a manner that brings, or is likely to bring, the regime under this Act for licensed building practitioners into disrepute did not meet the threshold for the matter to be dealt with as a disciplinary offence.", "url": "https://www.lbp.govt.nz/complaints-and-past-decisions/past-complaint-decisions/shah-2021-bpb-cb25710-substantive-decision/", "pdf": "https://www.lbp.govt.nz/assets/lbp/documents/complaints/shah-2021-bpb-cb25710-substantive-decision.pdf", "checked": "2026-11-02", "also": [] }, { "title": "Naidu [2021] BPB CB25534 - Penalty Decision", "name": "Naidu", "complaint_no": "CB25534", "lbp_number": "BP130861", "region": "Auckland", "licence_class": "Carpentry", "decision_date": "2021-08-02", "decision_date_text": "2 August 2021", "penalty": [ "318(1)a Cancel licence", "318(4) Pay costs", "318(5) Public notification of the Board's action" ], "grounds": [ "317(1) b Negligent or incompetent work", "317(1) d Work not compliant with building consent", "317(1) c Not licensed for class of work - not upheld" ], "summary": "The Respondent has been incompetent in his supervision of unlicensed persons and has carried out or supervised building work that did not comply with a building consent. The offending was serious. The Respondent’s licence is cancelled for a period of three years. He is ordered to pay costs of $3,500. The Board’s findings will be published.", "url": "https://www.lbp.govt.nz/complaints-and-past-decisions/past-complaint-decisions/naidu-2021-bpb-cb25534-penalty-decision/", "pdf": "https://www.lbp.govt.nz/assets/lbp/documents/complaints/naidu-2021-bpb-25534-penalty-decision.pdf", "checked": "2026-11-02", "also": [ "https://www.lbp.govt.nz/complaints-and-past-decisions/past-complaint-decisions/naidu-2021-bpb-cb25534-substantive-decision/" ] }, { "title": "Naidu [2021] BPB CB25534 – Substantive Decision", "name": "Naidu", "complaint_no": "CB25534", "lbp_number": "BP130861", "region": "Auckland", "licence_class": "Carpentry", "decision_date": "2021-06-15", "decision_date_text": "15 June 2021", "penalty": [ "318(1)a Cancel licence", "318(4) Pay costs", "318(5) Public notification of the Board's action" ], "grounds": [ "317(1) b Negligent or incompetent work", "317(1) d Work not compliant with building consent", "317(1) c Not licensed for class of work - not upheld", "317(1) h Misrepresented or worked outside competence - not upheld" ], "summary": "The Respondent has been incompetent in his supervision of unlicensed persons and has carried out or supervised building work that did not comply with a building consent. The offending was serious. The Respondent’s licence is cancelled for a period of three years. He is ordered to pay costs of $3,500. The Board’s findings will be published.", "url": "https://www.lbp.govt.nz/complaints-and-past-decisions/past-complaint-decisions/naidu-2021-bpb-cb25534-substantive-decision/", "pdf": "https://www.lbp.govt.nz/assets/lbp/documents/complaints/naidu-2021-cb25534-substantive-decision.pdf", "checked": "2026-11-02", "also": [ "https://www.lbp.govt.nz/complaints-and-past-decisions/past-complaint-decisions/naidu-2021-bpb-cb25534-penalty-decision/" ] }, { "title": "Chellp [2021] BPB CB25422 – Penalty Decision", "name": "Chellp", "complaint_no": "CB25422", "lbp_number": "BP119947", "region": "Auckland", "licence_class": "Carpentry", "decision_date": "2021-02-25", "decision_date_text": "25 February 2021", "penalty": [ "318(1)b Suspend licence", "318(4) Pay costs", "318(5) Public notification of the Board's action" ], "grounds": [ "317(1) b Negligent or incompetent work" ], "summary": "The Respondent negligently supervised roofing work that did not meet acceptable standards. The penalty, costs and publication orders are upheld. His licence is to be suspended for a period of six months. He is ordered to pay costs of $3,500.", "url": "https://www.lbp.govt.nz/complaints-and-past-decisions/past-complaint-decisions/chellp-2021-bpb-cb25422-penalty-decision/", "pdf": "https://www.lbp.govt.nz/assets/lbp/documents/complaints/chellp-2020-cb25422-penalty-decision.pdf", "checked": "2026-11-02", "also": [ "https://www.lbp.govt.nz/complaints-and-past-decisions/past-complaint-decisions/chellp-2020-bpb-cb25422-substantive-decision/" ] }, { "title": "Pitcaithly [2020] BPB CB25353 – Penalty Decision", "name": "Pitcaithly", "complaint_no": "CB25353", "lbp_number": "BP121088", "region": "Auckland", "licence_class": "Carpentry", "decision_date": "2021-02-17", "decision_date_text": "17 February 2021", "penalty": [ "318(1)a Cancel licence", "318(4) Pay costs", "318(5) Public notification of the Board's action" ], "grounds": [ "317(1) a Fitness to carry out or supervise building work", "317(1) i Conduct likely to bring the regime into disrepute" ], "summary": "The Board found that the Respondent’s criminal offending reflects adversely on his fitness to carry out or supervise building work, and that he has brought the regime for licensed building practitioners disrepute. His license is cancelled for a period of three years and he is ordered to pay costs of $1,500. The outcome of this complaint will be published.", "url": "https://www.lbp.govt.nz/complaints-and-past-decisions/past-complaint-decisions/pitcaithly-2020-bpb-cb25353-penalty-decision/", "pdf": "https://www.lbp.govt.nz/assets/lbp/documents/complaints/pitcaithly-2020-cb25353-penalty-decision.pdf", "checked": "2026-11-02", "also": [ "https://www.lbp.govt.nz/complaints-and-past-decisions/past-complaint-decisions/pitcaithly-2020-bpb-cb25353-substantive-decision/" ] }, { "title": "Chellp [2020] BPB CB25422 – Substantive Decision", "name": "Chellp", "complaint_no": "CB25422", "lbp_number": "BP119947", "region": "Auckland", "licence_class": "Carpentry", "decision_date": "2021-01-14", "decision_date_text": "14 January 2021", "penalty": [ "318(1)b Suspend licence", "318(4) Pay costs", "318(5) Public notification of the Board's action" ], "grounds": [ "317(1) b Negligent or incompetent work" ], "summary": "The Respondent has negligently supervised the roofing work that did not meet acceptable standards. His licence is to be suspended for a period of six months. He is ordered to pay costs of $3,500.", "url": "https://www.lbp.govt.nz/complaints-and-past-decisions/past-complaint-decisions/chellp-2020-bpb-cb25422-substantive-decision/", "pdf": "https://www.lbp.govt.nz/assets/lbp/documents/complaints/chellp-2020-bpb-cb25422-substantive-decision.pdf", "checked": "2026-11-02", "also": [ "https://www.lbp.govt.nz/complaints-and-past-decisions/past-complaint-decisions/chellp-2021-bpb-cb25422-penalty-decision/" ] }, { "title": "Maharaj [2020] BPB CB25471 – Penalty Decision", "name": "Maharaj", "complaint_no": "CB25471", "lbp_number": "BP122781", "region": "Auckland", "licence_class": "Carpentry,", "decision_date": "2020-12-21", "decision_date_text": "21 December 2020", "penalty": [ "318(1)a Cancel licence", "318(4) Pay costs" ], "grounds": [ "317(1) i Conduct likely to bring the regime into disrepute", "317(1) da Failed to supply certificate / record of work - not upheld" ], "summary": "The penalty, costs and publication order is upheld. The Respondent has brought the regime into disrepute by obtaining an unethical financial gain. His licence is cancelled for a period of six months. He is ordered to pay costs of $3,500. The Board has also decided that the Respondent did not carry out any restricted building work and that a record of work did not have to be provided.", "url": "https://www.lbp.govt.nz/complaints-and-past-decisions/past-complaint-decisions/maharaj-2020-bpb-cb25471-penalty-decision/", "pdf": "https://www.lbp.govt.nz/assets/lbp/documents/complaints/maharaj-2020-cb25471-penalty-decision.pdf", "checked": "2026-11-02", "also": [ "https://www.lbp.govt.nz/complaints-and-past-decisions/past-complaint-decisions/maharaj-2020-bpb-cb25471-substantive-decision/" ] }, { "title": "Pitcaithly [2020] BPB CB25353 – Substantive Decision", "name": "Pitcaithly", "complaint_no": "CB25353", "lbp_number": "BP121088", "region": "Auckland", "licence_class": "Carpentry", "decision_date": "2020-12-16", "decision_date_text": "16 December 2020", "penalty": [ "318(1)a Cancel licence", "318(4) Pay costs", "318(5) Public notification of the Board's action" ], "grounds": [ "317(1) a Fitness to carry out or supervise building work", "317(1) i Conduct likely to bring the regime into disrepute" ], "summary": "The Board found that the Respondent’s criminal offending reflects adversely on his fitness to carry out or supervise building work, and that he has brought the regime for licensed building practitioners into disrepute. His license is cancelled for a period of three years and he is ordered to pay costs of $1,500. The outcome of this complaint will be published.", "url": "https://www.lbp.govt.nz/complaints-and-past-decisions/past-complaint-decisions/pitcaithly-2020-bpb-cb25353-substantive-decision/", "pdf": "https://www.lbp.govt.nz/assets/lbp/documents/complaints/pitcaithly-2020-cb25353-substantive-decision.pdf", "checked": "2026-11-02", "also": [ "https://www.lbp.govt.nz/complaints-and-past-decisions/past-complaint-decisions/pitcaithly-2020-bpb-cb25353-penalty-decision/" ] }, { "title": "Maharaj [2020] BPB CB25471 – Substantive Decision", "name": "Maharaj", "complaint_no": "CB25471", "lbp_number": "BP122781", "region": "Auckland", "licence_class": "Carpentry,", "decision_date": "2020-11-06", "decision_date_text": "6 November 2020", "penalty": [ "318(1)a Cancel licence", "318(4) Pay costs" ], "grounds": [ "317(1) i Conduct likely to bring the regime into disrepute", "317(1) da Failed to supply certificate / record of work - not upheld" ], "summary": "The Respondent has brought the regime into disrepute by obtaining an unethical financial gain. His licence is cancelled for a period of six months. He is ordered to pay costs of $3,500. The Board has also decided that the Respondent did not carry out any restricted building work and that a record of work did not have to be provided.", "url": "https://www.lbp.govt.nz/complaints-and-past-decisions/past-complaint-decisions/maharaj-2020-bpb-cb25471-substantive-decision/", "pdf": "https://www.lbp.govt.nz/assets/lbp/documents/complaints/maharaj-2020-cb25471-substantive-decision.pdf", "checked": "2026-11-02", "also": [ "https://www.lbp.govt.nz/complaints-and-past-decisions/past-complaint-decisions/maharaj-2020-bpb-cb25471-penalty-decision/" ] }, { "title": "Chand [2020] BPB CB25069 – Penalty Decision", "name": "Chand", "complaint_no": "CB25069", "lbp_number": "BP129866", "region": "Auckland", "licence_class": "Carpentry", "decision_date": "2020-08-24", "decision_date_text": "24 August 2020", "penalty": [ "318(1)a Cancel licence", "318(4) Pay costs", "318(5) Public notification of the Board's action" ], "grounds": [ "317(1) b Negligent or incompetent work", "317(1) d Work not compliant with building consent" ], "summary": "The Respondent supervised building work in a negligent manner and carried out building work that was not in accordance with the building consent issued. The Board’s indicative penalty position was the cancellation of the Respondent’s licence for a period of six months. On the basis of the new mitigation presented, the cancellation is reduced to three months. Costs of $3,500 are ordered. The matter will be published.", "url": "https://www.lbp.govt.nz/complaints-and-past-decisions/past-complaint-decisions/chand-2020-bpb-cb25069-penalty-decision/", "pdf": "https://www.lbp.govt.nz/assets/lbp/documents/complaints/chand-2020-cb25069-penalty-decision.pdf", "checked": "2026-11-02", "also": [ "https://www.lbp.govt.nz/complaints-and-past-decisions/past-complaint-decisions/chand-2020-bpb-cb25069-substantive-decision/" ] }, { "title": "Singh [2020] BPB CB25168 – Upheld Board Decision", "name": "Singh", "complaint_no": "CB25168", "lbp_number": "BP124205", "region": "Auckland", "licence_class": "Carpentry,", "decision_date": "2020-08-20", "decision_date_text": "20 August 2020", "penalty": [ "318(1)a Cancel licence", "318(4) Pay costs", "318(5) Public notification of the Board's action" ], "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": "Negligent supervision of building work. Serious non-compliant building work. Aspects posed risks to health and safety. Building work contrary to the building consent. Failure to provide a record of work in a timely manner. Licence cancelled for three months. Costs of $3,500. Publication ordered. The cancellation period was reduced following receipt of penalty submissions.", "url": "https://www.lbp.govt.nz/complaints-and-past-decisions/past-complaint-decisions/singh-2020-bpb-cb25168-upheld-board-decision/", "pdf": "https://www.lbp.govt.nz/assets/lbp/documents/complaints/singh-2020-cb25168-penalty-decision.pdf", "checked": "2026-11-02", "also": [ "https://www.lbp.govt.nz/complaints-and-past-decisions/past-complaint-decisions/singh-2020-bpb-cb25168-substantive-decision/" ] }, { "title": "Singh [2020] BPB CB25168 – Substantive Decision", "name": "Singh", "complaint_no": "CB25168", "lbp_number": "BP124205", "region": "Auckland", "licence_class": "Carpentry,", "decision_date": "2020-08-17", "decision_date_text": "17 August 2020", "penalty": [ "318(1)a Cancel licence", "318(4) Pay costs", "318(5) Public notification of the Board's action" ], "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": "Negligent supervision of building work. Serious non-compliant building work. Aspects posed risks to health and safety. Building work contrary to the building consent. Failure to provide a record of work in a timely manner. Licence cancelled for six months. Costs of $3,500. Publication ordered.", "url": "https://www.lbp.govt.nz/complaints-and-past-decisions/past-complaint-decisions/singh-2020-bpb-cb25168-substantive-decision/", "pdf": "https://www.lbp.govt.nz/assets/lbp/documents/complaints/singh-2020-cb25168-substantive-decision.pdf", "checked": "2026-11-02", "also": [ "https://www.lbp.govt.nz/complaints-and-past-decisions/past-complaint-decisions/singh-2020-bpb-cb25168-upheld-board-decision/" ] }, { "title": "Chand [2020] BPB CB25069 – Substantive Decision", "name": "Chand", "complaint_no": "CB25069", "lbp_number": "BP129866", "region": "Auckland", "licence_class": "Carpentry", "decision_date": "2020-07-20", "decision_date_text": "20 July 2020", "penalty": [ "318(1)a Cancel licence", "318(4) Pay costs", "318(5) Public notification of the Board's action" ], "grounds": [ "317(1) b Negligent or incompetent work", "317(1) d Work not compliant with building consent", "317(1) a Fitness to carry out or supervise building work - not upheld" ], "summary": "The Respondent supervised building work in a negligent manner and carried out building work that was not in accordance with the building consent issued. The Board’s indicative penalty position is the cancellation of the Respondent’s licence for a period of six months. Costs of $3,500 are ordered. The matter will be published.", "url": "https://www.lbp.govt.nz/complaints-and-past-decisions/past-complaint-decisions/chand-2020-bpb-cb25069-substantive-decision/", "pdf": "https://www.lbp.govt.nz/assets/lbp/documents/complaints/chand-2020-cb25069-substantive-decision.pdf", "checked": "2026-11-02", "also": [ "https://www.lbp.govt.nz/complaints-and-past-decisions/past-complaint-decisions/chand-2020-bpb-cb25069-penalty-decision/" ] }, { "title": "Melgren [2020] BPB CB25326 – Final Decision", "name": "Melgren", "complaint_no": "CB25326", "lbp_number": "BP127654", "region": "Auckland", "licence_class": "Carpentry,", "decision_date": "2020-03-27", "decision_date_text": "27 March 2020", "penalty": [ "318(1)a Cancel licence", "318(4) Pay costs", "318(5) Public notification of the Board's action" ], "grounds": [ "317(1) i Conduct likely to bring the regime into disrepute" ], "summary": "Disrepute upheld, pattern of business liquidations whilst Respondent was benefiting himself to the detriment of creditors, financial malfeasance found. Licence cancelled for 3 years, costs $500. Matter dealt with on the papers.", "url": "https://www.lbp.govt.nz/complaints-and-past-decisions/past-complaint-decisions/melgren-2020-bpb-cb25326-final-decision/", "pdf": "https://www.lbp.govt.nz/assets/lbp/documents/complaints/melgren-2020-cb25326-final-decision.pdf", "checked": "2026-11-02", "also": [] }, { "title": "Gallagher [2019] BPB CB25237 – Substantive Decision", "name": "Gallagher", "complaint_no": "CB25237", "lbp_number": "BP131125", "region": "Auckland", "licence_class": "Carpentry", "decision_date": "2020-03-23", "decision_date_text": "23 March 2020", "penalty": [ "318(1)b Suspend licence", "318(4) Pay costs" ], "grounds": [ "317(1) b Negligent or incompetent work", "317(1) i Conduct likely to bring the regime into disrepute - not upheld" ], "summary": "Negligent building work. Failure to install structural support. Unsafe building. Failure to deal with asbestos correctly. Disrepute not upheld, conduct not serious enough. Licence suspended for 6 months, costs $2,000.", "url": "https://www.lbp.govt.nz/complaints-and-past-decisions/past-complaint-decisions/gallagher-2019-bpb-cb25237-substantive-decision/", "pdf": "https://www.lbp.govt.nz/assets/lbp/documents/complaints/gallagher-cb25237-substantive-decision.pdf", "checked": "2026-11-02", "also": [] }, { "title": "Complaint CB25066 2019 - Penalty", "name": "Complaint CB25066 2019 - Penalty", "complaint_no": "CB25066", "lbp_number": "BP118692", "region": "Auckland", "licence_class": "Carpentry", "decision_date": "2019-09-30", "decision_date_text": "30 September 2019", "penalty": [ "318(1)a Cancel licence", "318(4) Pay costs", "318(5) Public notification of the Board's action" ], "grounds": [ "317(1) a Fitness to carry out or supervise building work", "317(1) da Failed to supply certificate / record of work" ], "summary": "Penalty decision upheld. No mitigation presented. Licence cancelled for 3 years, costs of $750, publication ordered.", "url": "https://www.lbp.govt.nz/complaints-and-past-decisions/past-complaint-decisions/complaint-cb25066-2019-penalty/", "pdf": "https://www.lbp.govt.nz/assets/lbp/documents/complaints/complaint-cb25066-2019-penalty.pdf", "checked": "2026-11-02", "also": [ "https://www.lbp.govt.nz/complaints-and-past-decisions/past-complaint-decisions/complaint-cb25066-2019-substantive/" ] }, { "title": "Complaint CB25066 2019 - Substantive", "name": "Complaint CB25066 2019 - Substantive", "complaint_no": "CB25066", "lbp_number": "BP118692", "region": "Auckland", "licence_class": "Carpentry", "decision_date": "2019-08-13", "decision_date_text": "13 August 2019", "penalty": [ "318(1)a Cancel licence", "318(4) Pay costs", "318(5) Public notification of the Board's action" ], "grounds": [ "317(1) a Fitness to carry out or supervise building work", "317(1) da Failed to supply certificate / record of work" ], "summary": "Respondent convicted of tax evasion for substantial sums for which he was imprisoned. Offence under section 317(1)(a) upheld in that the offence that he was convicted for reflected on is fitness to be a LBP. Respondent also failed to provide a record of work. Licence cancelled for 3 years, costs of $750, publication ordered.", "url": "https://www.lbp.govt.nz/complaints-and-past-decisions/past-complaint-decisions/complaint-cb25066-2019-substantive/", "pdf": "https://www.lbp.govt.nz/assets/lbp/documents/complaints/complaint-cb25066-2019-substantive.pdf", "checked": "2026-11-02", "also": [ "https://www.lbp.govt.nz/complaints-and-past-decisions/past-complaint-decisions/complaint-cb25066-2019-penalty/" ] }, { "title": "Prakash [2019] BPB CB25039 – Substantive decision", "name": "Prakash", "complaint_no": "CB25039", "lbp_number": "BP132679", "region": "Auckland", "licence_class": "Carpentry", "decision_date": "2019-07-23", "decision_date_text": "23 July 2019", "penalty": [ "318(1)b Suspend licence", "318(1)f Pay fine", "318(4) Pay costs" ], "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": "Negligent supervision, repeated inspection failures, building work not in accordance with building consent. Failure to provide a record of work. Licence suspended for 9 months. Fined $1,500, costs $2,000.", "url": "https://www.lbp.govt.nz/complaints-and-past-decisions/past-complaint-decisions/prakash-2019-bpb/", "pdf": "https://www.lbp.govt.nz/assets/lbp/documents/complaints/prakash-2019-cb25039-substantive-decision.pdf", "checked": "2026-11-02", "also": [] }, { "title": "Chandra 2019 BPB CB24064 - Draft Decision", "name": "Chandra 2019 BPB CB24064 - Draft Decision", "complaint_no": "CB24064", "lbp_number": "BP110064", "region": "Auckland", "licence_class": "Carpentry", "decision_date": "2019-04-18", "decision_date_text": "18 April 2019", "penalty": [ "318(1)a Cancel licence", "318(4) Pay costs", "318(5) Public notification of the Board's action" ], "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) i Conduct likely to bring the regime into disrepute" ], "summary": "Multiple grounds of discipline including disrepute where the Respondent was found to have made a unethical financial gain. Licence cancelled for six months. Costs of $2,000.", "url": "https://www.lbp.govt.nz/complaints-and-past-decisions/past-complaint-decisions/chandra-2019-cb24064-draft-decision/", "pdf": "https://www.lbp.govt.nz/assets/lbp/documents/complaints/chandra-2019-cb24064-draft-decision.pdf", "checked": "2026-11-02", "also": [] }, { "title": "Kahdim 2019 CB24092 - Substantive Decision", "name": "Kahdim 2019 CB24092 - Substantive Decision", "complaint_no": "CB24092", "lbp_number": "BP107841", "region": "Auckland", "licence_class": "Carpentry,", "decision_date": "2019-04-16", "decision_date_text": "16 April 2019", "penalty": [ "318(1)a Cancel licence", "318(4) Pay costs", "318(5) Public notification of the Board's action" ], "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) i Conduct likely to bring the regime into disrepute" ], "summary": "Respondent’s building work failed repeated building inspections. Failings were serious and limited steps were taken to rectify. Respondent relying on building consent authority to reach acceptable compliance standards. Failure to deal with minor variations correctly. Failure to provide a record of work on completion of restricted building work. Respondent had previously appeared before the Board. Respondent’s licence cancelled for 5 years, costs of $2,000, publication ordered.", "url": "https://www.lbp.govt.nz/complaints-and-past-decisions/past-complaint-decisions/kahdim-2019-cb24092-substantive-decision/", "pdf": "https://www.lbp.govt.nz/assets/lbp/documents/complaints/kahdim-2019-cb24092-substantive.pdf", "checked": "2026-11-02", "also": [] }, { "title": "Kahdim 2019 BPB CB24416 (C2-01756) - Substantive Decision", "name": "Kahdim 2019 BPB CB24416 (C2-01756) - Substantive Decision", "complaint_no": "CB24416 (C2-01756)", "lbp_number": "BP107841", "region": "Auckland", "licence_class": "Carpentry,", "decision_date": "2019-02-13", "decision_date_text": "13 February 2019", "penalty": [ "318(1)a Cancel licence", "318(4) Pay costs", "318(5) Public notification of the Board's action" ], "grounds": [ "317(1) b Negligent or incompetent work", "317(1) da Failed to supply certificate / record of work", "317(1) i Conduct likely to bring the regime into disrepute", "317(1) d Work not compliant with building consent - not upheld", "317(1) db Purported to be licensed in class not held - not upheld" ], "summary": "Negligence, failure to provide a record of work and disrepute upheld. Contrary to a consent and carrying out restricted building work when not licensed not upheld. Respondent supervising building work, multiple inspection failures and reliance placed on building consent authority to get work to a compliance standard. Failure to supervise. Disrepute by continuing to supervise restricted building work when not licensed and failing to advise owner that he was not licensed. Licence cancelled for 24 months, costs of $2,000, publication ordered. Extensive disciplinary history taken into account.", "url": "https://www.lbp.govt.nz/complaints-and-past-decisions/past-complaint-decisions/kahdim-2019-bpb-cb24416-c2-01756-substantive-decision/", "pdf": "https://www.lbp.govt.nz/assets/lbp/documents/complaints/kahdim-2019-c2-01756-substantive-indicative-penalty-decision.pdf", "checked": "2026-11-02", "also": [] }, { "title": "Revake 2018 BPB CB24466 (C2-01939) - Penalty Decision", "name": "Revake 2018 BPB CB24466 (C2-01939) - Penalty Decision", "complaint_no": "CB24466 (C2-01939)", "lbp_number": "BP128971", "region": "Auckland", "licence_class": "Carpentry", "decision_date": "2019-02-11", "decision_date_text": "11 February 2019", "penalty": [ "318(1)b Suspend licence", "318(1)f Pay fine", "318(4) Pay costs" ], "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": "Board’s initial penalty decision upheld. Respondent’s licence suspended for 12 months and fined $1,500. Costs of $2,000.", "url": "https://www.lbp.govt.nz/complaints-and-past-decisions/past-complaint-decisions/revake-2018-cb24466-c2-01939-penalty-decision/", "pdf": "https://www.lbp.govt.nz/assets/lbp/documents/complaints/revake-2018-C2-01939-penalty-decision.pdf", "checked": "2026-11-02", "also": [ "https://www.lbp.govt.nz/complaints-and-past-decisions/past-complaint-decisions/revake-2018-bpb-cb24466-c2-01939-substantive/" ] }, { "title": "Revake 2018 BPB CB24466 (C2-01939) - Substantive", "name": "Revake 2018 BPB CB24466 (C2-01939) - Substantive", "complaint_no": "CB24466 (C2-01939)", "lbp_number": "BP128971", "region": "Auckland", "licence_class": "Carpentry", "decision_date": "2018-12-19", "decision_date_text": "19 December 2018", "penalty": [ "318(1)b Suspend licence", "318(1)f Pay fine", "318(4) Pay costs" ], "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": "Negligence and building work contrary to a building consent. Respondent supervised the building work and failed in his duties as the supervisor. Failure to provide a record of work. Serious contraventions, Respondent’s licence suspended for 12 months and fined $1,500. Costs of $2,000.", "url": "https://www.lbp.govt.nz/complaints-and-past-decisions/past-complaint-decisions/revake-2018-bpb-cb24466-c2-01939-substantive/", "pdf": "https://www.lbp.govt.nz/assets/lbp/documents/complaints/revake-2018-cb24466-c2-01939-substantive-decision.pdf", "checked": "2026-11-02", "also": [ "https://www.lbp.govt.nz/complaints-and-past-decisions/past-complaint-decisions/revake-2018-cb24466-c2-01939-penalty-decision/" ] }, { "title": "Complaint CB24266 (C2-01935) – Substantive", "name": "Complaint CB24266 (C2-01935) – Substantive", "complaint_no": "CB24266 (C2-01935)", "lbp_number": "BP119352", "region": "Auckland", "licence_class": "Foundations", "decision_date": "2018-12-18", "decision_date_text": "18 December 2018", "penalty": [ "318(1)a Cancel licence", "318(4) Pay costs", "318(5) Public notification of the Board's action" ], "grounds": [ "317(1) a Fitness to carry out or supervise building work", "317(1) i Conduct likely to bring the regime into disrepute - not upheld" ], "summary": "Respondent convicted of serious offending in the district court. Found to have breached section 317(1)(a) in that the convictions reflected on his fitness as a licensed building practitioner and to have brought the regime into disrepute. Licence cancelled for five years. Costs of $1,000 ordered.", "url": "https://www.lbp.govt.nz/complaints-and-past-decisions/past-complaint-decisions/complaint-cb24266-c2-01935-substantive/", "pdf": "https://www.lbp.govt.nz/assets/lbp/documents/complaints/C2-01935-substantive-decision.pdf", "checked": "2026-11-02", "also": [] }, { "title": "Complaint C2-01861 — substantive", "name": "Complaint C2-01861 — substantive", "complaint_no": "C2-01861", "lbp_number": "BP102359", "region": "Auckland", "licence_class": "Carpentry", "decision_date": "2018-11-12", "decision_date_text": "12 November 2018", "penalty": [ "318(1)b Suspend licence", "318(1)e Retraining", "318(4) Pay costs" ], "grounds": [ "317(1) b Negligent or incompetent work", "317(1) d Work not compliant with building consent" ], "summary": "Negligence in failing to ensure building consent conditions as regards excavations were complied with. Failings were also contrary to the building consent issued. Additionally formwork for a foundation was constructed that was contrary to the building consent. Respondent’ licence suspended until training ordered by the Board is completed. Costs of $2,000.", "url": "https://www.lbp.govt.nz/complaints-and-past-decisions/past-complaint-decisions/complaint-c2-01861-substantive/", "pdf": "https://www.lbp.govt.nz/assets/lbp/documents/complaints/c2-01861-substantive-indicative-penalty-decision.pdf", "checked": "2026-11-02", "also": [] }, { "title": "Board Inquiry C2-01906 - Substantive", "name": "Board Inquiry C2-01906 - Substantive", "complaint_no": "C2-01906", "lbp_number": "BP125740", "region": "Auckland", "licence_class": "Roofing", "decision_date": "2018-10-30", "decision_date_text": "30 October 2018", "penalty": [ "318(1)a Cancel licence", "318(4) Pay costs", "318(5) Public notification of the Board's action" ], "grounds": [ "317(1) i Conduct likely to bring the regime into disrepute" ], "summary": "Respondent found to have brought the regime into disrepute. Respondent made continuous and repeated threats of violence in relation to a disputed debt. Abusive messages with explicit sexual references were also sent. Respondent’s licence cancelled for three years and costs of $2,500 ordered. Publication also ordered.", "url": "https://www.lbp.govt.nz/complaints-and-past-decisions/past-complaint-decisions/board-inquiry-c2-01906-substantive/", "pdf": "https://www.lbp.govt.nz/assets/lbp/documents/complaints/c2-01906-substantive-decision.pdf", "checked": "2026-11-02", "also": [] }, { "title": "Complaint C2-01854 - substantive", "name": "Complaint C2-01854 - substantive", "complaint_no": "C2-01854", "lbp_number": "BP116267", "region": "Auckland", "licence_class": "Carpentry", "decision_date": "2018-09-28", "decision_date_text": "28 September 2018", "penalty": [ "318(1)a Cancel licence", "318(4) Pay costs", "318(5) Public notification of the Board's action" ], "grounds": [ "317(1) b Negligent or incompetent work", "317(1) da Failed to supply certificate / record of work", "317(1) i Conduct likely to bring the regime into disrepute" ], "summary": "Respondent was found to been incompetent and to have brought the regime into disrepute by way of the manner in which he priced a building project. No realistic way the project could have been completed for the amount quoted and complainant suffered significant losses. Respondent’s previous disciplinary offences taken into account. Licence cancelled for 10 years. Costs of $2,000. Publication ordered.", "url": "https://www.lbp.govt.nz/complaints-and-past-decisions/past-complaint-decisions/complaint-c2-01854-substantive/", "pdf": "https://www.lbp.govt.nz/assets/lbp/documents/complaints/c2-01854-substantive-decision.pdf", "checked": "2026-11-02", "also": [] }, { "title": "Complaint C2-01768 - penalty", "name": "Complaint C2-01768 - penalty", "complaint_no": "C2-01768", "lbp_number": "BP113617", "region": "Auckland", "licence_class": "Design 2", "decision_date": "2018-07-04", "decision_date_text": "4 July 2018", "penalty": [ "318(1)a Cancel licence", "318(4) Pay costs", "318(5) Public notification of the Board's action" ], "grounds": [ "317(1) a Fitness to carry out or supervise building work", "317(1) i Conduct likely to bring the regime into disrepute" ], "summary": "Respondent convicted in District Court of forgery with respect of Producer Statements. Found by Board to have been convicted of an offence reflects adversely on his fitness to carry out or supervise building work or building inspection work. Also found to have brought the regime into disrepute. Suspended for 6 months. Costs of $1,000. District Court penalty taken into account in setting the penalty.", "url": "https://www.lbp.govt.nz/complaints-and-past-decisions/past-complaint-decisions/complaint-c2-01768-penalty/", "pdf": "https://www.lbp.govt.nz/assets/lbp/documents/complaints/c2-01768-penalty-decision.pdf", "checked": "2026-11-02", "also": [] }, { "title": "Complaint C2-01746 - penalty", "name": "Complaint C2-01746 - penalty", "complaint_no": "C2-01746", "lbp_number": "BP118032", "region": "Auckland", "licence_class": "Roofing", "decision_date": "2018-06-14", "decision_date_text": "14 June 2018", "penalty": [ "318(1)b Suspend licence", "318(4) Pay costs" ], "grounds": [ "317(1) b Negligent or incompetent work", "317(1) d Work not compliant with building consent" ], "summary": "The Board reviewed its indicative penalty decision based on mitigation presented. Respondent’s licence is suspended for three months, reduced from six months. Costs of $2,000 confirmed.", "url": "https://www.lbp.govt.nz/complaints-and-past-decisions/past-complaint-decisions/complaint-c2-01746-penalty/", "pdf": "https://www.lbp.govt.nz/assets/lbp/documents/complaints/c2-01746-penalty-decision.pdf", "checked": "2026-11-02", "also": [ "https://www.lbp.govt.nz/complaints-and-past-decisions/past-complaint-decisions/inquiry-c2-01746-substantive/" ] }, { "title": "Complaint C2-01777 - penalty", "name": "Complaint C2-01777 - penalty", "complaint_no": "C2-01777", "lbp_number": "BP126575", "region": "Auckland", "licence_class": "Carpentry", "decision_date": "2018-06-08", "decision_date_text": "8 June 2018", "penalty": [ "318(1)b Suspend licence", "318(4) Pay costs", "318(5) Public notification of the Board's action" ], "grounds": [ "317(1) i Conduct likely to bring the regime into disrepute" ], "summary": "Respondent brought the regime into disrepute by the manner of how he invoiced for work on a cost and margin contract. Margins were deliberately manipulated, items charged for that did not relate to the building work and GST was claimed on GST-inclusive items. Licence was suspended for six months, $2,000 in costs. Publication ordered. Suspension order was reduced to three months on the basis of mitigation submissions received.", "url": "https://www.lbp.govt.nz/complaints-and-past-decisions/past-complaint-decisions/complaint-c2-01777-penalty/", "pdf": "https://www.lbp.govt.nz/assets/lbp/documents/complaints/C2-01777-penalty-decision.pdf", "checked": "2026-11-02", "also": [ "https://www.lbp.govt.nz/complaints-and-past-decisions/past-complaint-decisions/complaint-c2-01777-substantive/" ] }, { "title": "Complaint C2-01621 - penalty", "name": "Complaint C2-01621 - penalty", "complaint_no": "C2-01621", "lbp_number": "BP122781", "region": "Auckland", "licence_class": "Carpentry", "decision_date": "2018-05-31", "decision_date_text": "31 May 2018", "penalty": [ "318(1)b Suspend licence", "318(4) Pay costs" ], "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": "Board upheld indicative penalty decision. Mitigation presented did not warrant a change in penalty. Focus on conduct that lead to the complaint. Licence suspended for 6 months, costs of $3,000.", "url": "https://www.lbp.govt.nz/complaints-and-past-decisions/past-complaint-decisions/complaint-c2-01621/", "pdf": "https://www.lbp.govt.nz/assets/lbp/documents/complaints/C2-01621-penalty-decision.pdf", "checked": "2026-11-02", "also": [ "https://www.lbp.govt.nz/complaints-and-past-decisions/past-complaint-decisions/complaint-c2-01621-substantive/" ] }, { "title": "Inquiry C2-01746 - substantive", "name": "Inquiry C2-01746 - substantive", "complaint_no": "C2-01746", "lbp_number": "BP118032", "region": "Auckland", "licence_class": "Roofing", "decision_date": "2018-05-14", "decision_date_text": "14 May 2018", "penalty": [ "318(1)b Suspend licence", "318(4) Pay costs" ], "grounds": [ "317(1) b Negligent or incompetent work", "317(1) d Work not compliant with building consent" ], "summary": "Failure to supervise restricted building work. No involvement by Respondent in building work when it was carried out or when issues raised. Building work contrary to the building consent issued. Licence suspended for six months. Costs of $2,000.", "url": "https://www.lbp.govt.nz/complaints-and-past-decisions/past-complaint-decisions/inquiry-c2-01746-substantive/", "pdf": "https://www.lbp.govt.nz/assets/lbp/documents/complaints/c2-01746-substantive-decision.pdf", "checked": "2026-11-02", "also": [ "https://www.lbp.govt.nz/complaints-and-past-decisions/past-complaint-decisions/complaint-c2-01746-penalty/" ] }, { "title": "Complaint C2-01777 substantive", "name": "Complaint C2-01777 substantive", "complaint_no": "C2-01777", "lbp_number": "BP126575", "region": "Auckland", "licence_class": "Carpentry", "decision_date": "2018-05-07", "decision_date_text": "7 May 2018", "penalty": [ "318(1)b Suspend licence", "318(4) Pay costs", "318(5) Public notification of the Board's action" ], "grounds": [ "317(1) b Negligent or incompetent work - not upheld", "317(1) i Conduct likely to bring the regime into disrepute - not upheld" ], "summary": "The Respondent’s work, despite including a number of errors, was not sufficiently defective to meet the threshold to be considered negligence or incompetence. However, the Respondent’s actions in failing to adhere to his contractual obligations, claiming amounts he had no right to and manipulating margins and invoices to his advantage were serious in the Board’s view. These actions verged on fraudulent behaviour and the Board considered they brought the LBP scheme into disrepute. The Respondent’s licence is suspended for six months and he is ordered to pay $2,000 in costs. The Board will further publicise this decision.", "url": "https://www.lbp.govt.nz/complaints-and-past-decisions/past-complaint-decisions/complaint-c2-01777-substantive/", "pdf": "https://www.lbp.govt.nz/assets/lbp/documents/complaints/C2-01777-substantive-decision.pdf", "checked": "2026-11-02", "also": [ "https://www.lbp.govt.nz/complaints-and-past-decisions/past-complaint-decisions/complaint-c2-01777-penalty/" ] }, { "title": "Complaint C2-01698 - substantive", "name": "Complaint C2-01698 - substantive", "complaint_no": "C2-01698", "lbp_number": "BP125570", "region": "Auckland", "licence_class": "Carpentry", "decision_date": "2018-05-07", "decision_date_text": "7 May 2018", "penalty": [ "318(1)a Cancel licence", "318(4) Pay costs", "318(5) Public notification of the Board's action" ], "grounds": [ "317(1) b Negligent or incompetent work", "317(1) da Failed to supply certificate / record of work", "317(1) i Conduct likely to bring the regime into disrepute" ], "summary": "Negligent supervision and bringing the regime into disrepute. Board found the Respondent did not carry out any supervision and had no intention to do so. Conduct defeated the purposes of the licensing regime. Licence cancelled for 12 months, ordered to pay $2,000 in costs. Publication ordered.", "url": "https://www.lbp.govt.nz/complaints-and-past-decisions/past-complaint-decisions/complaint-c2-01698-substantive/", "pdf": "https://www.lbp.govt.nz/assets/lbp/documents/complaints/C2-01698-substantive-decision.pdf", "checked": "2026-11-02", "also": [] }, { "title": "Complaint C2-01745 - penalty", "name": "Complaint C2-01745 - penalty", "complaint_no": "C2-01745", "lbp_number": "BP116267", "region": "Auckland", "licence_class": "Carpentry", "decision_date": "2018-05-07", "decision_date_text": "7 May 2018", "penalty": [ "318(1)a Cancel licence", "318(4) Pay costs" ], "grounds": [ "317(1) i Conduct likely to bring the regime into disrepute" ], "summary": "The Respondent was under declared bankrupt for failing to pay tax to IRD, but he continued to seek payments from the Complainant without disclosing this to them. The Respondent used this money to pay his tax debts and was unable to complete the work as planned. The Respondent further contracted for the work at a lower price that the work would generally cost, leaving the Complainant with completion costs that will likely exceed the original quote. The Board considered that the Respondent’s business practices have brought the LBP scheme into disrepute. The Respondent’s licence is cancelled and he may not reapply for two years. He is also ordered to pay costs of $1,000.", "url": "https://www.lbp.govt.nz/complaints-and-past-decisions/past-complaint-decisions/complaint-c2-01745-penalty/", "pdf": "https://www.lbp.govt.nz/assets/lbp/documents/complaints/c2-01745-penalty-decision.pdf", "checked": "2026-11-02", "also": [ "https://www.lbp.govt.nz/complaints-and-past-decisions/past-complaint-decisions/complaint-c2-01745-substantive/" ] }, { "title": "Complaint C2-01621 - substantive", "name": "Complaint C2-01621 - substantive", "complaint_no": "C2-01621", "lbp_number": "BP122781", "region": "Auckland", "licence_class": "Carpentry", "decision_date": "2018-04-30", "decision_date_text": "30 April 2018", "penalty": [ "318(1)b Suspend licence", "318(4) Pay costs" ], "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": "Negligence in the supervision of building work, failure to adequately supervise resulting in building work that did not meet building code requirements and which was completed in a manner that was not in accordance with the building consent issued. Licence suspended for 6 months, costs of $3,000.", "url": "https://www.lbp.govt.nz/complaints-and-past-decisions/past-complaint-decisions/complaint-c2-01621-substantive/", "pdf": "https://www.lbp.govt.nz/assets/lbp/documents/complaints/C2-01621-substantive-decision.pdf", "checked": "2026-11-02", "also": [ "https://www.lbp.govt.nz/complaints-and-past-decisions/past-complaint-decisions/complaint-c2-01621/" ] }, { "title": "Complaint C2-01745 - substantive", "name": "Complaint C2-01745 - substantive", "complaint_no": "C2-01745", "lbp_number": "BP116267", "region": "Auckland", "licence_class": "Carpentry", "decision_date": "2018-03-20", "decision_date_text": "20 March 2018", "penalty": [ "318(1)a Cancel licence", "318(4) Pay costs" ], "grounds": [ "317(1) i Conduct likely to bring the regime into disrepute - not upheld" ], "summary": "The Respondent was under declared bankrupt for failing to pay tax to IRD, but he continued to seek payments from the Complainant without disclosing this to them. The Respondent used this money to pay his tax debts and was unable to complete the work as planned. The Respondent further contracted for the work at a lower price that the work would generally cost, leaving the Complainant with completion costs that will likely exceed the original quote. The Board considered that the Respondent’s business practices have brought the LBP scheme into disrepute. The Respondent’s licence is cancelled and he may not reapply for two years. He is also ordered to pay costs of $1,000.", "url": "https://www.lbp.govt.nz/complaints-and-past-decisions/past-complaint-decisions/complaint-c2-01745-substantive/", "pdf": "https://www.lbp.govt.nz/assets/lbp/documents/complaints/c2-01745-substantive-penalty-decision.pdf", "checked": "2026-11-02", "also": [ "https://www.lbp.govt.nz/complaints-and-past-decisions/past-complaint-decisions/complaint-c2-01745-penalty/" ] }, { "title": "Complaint C2-01648 – penalty", "name": "Complaint C2-01648 – penalty", "complaint_no": "C2-01648", "lbp_number": "BP126975", "region": "Auckland", "licence_class": "Carpentry", "decision_date": "2018-02-13", "decision_date_text": "13 February 2018", "penalty": [ "318(1)a Cancel licence", "318(4) Pay costs", "318(5) Public notification of the Board's action" ], "grounds": [ "317(1) b Negligent or incompetent work", "317(1) c Not licensed for class of work", "317(1) d Work not compliant with building consent" ], "summary": "The Board considered the Respondent submissions to their indicative decision. The Board decided to uphold their initial views without modification. The Respondent’s licence is cancelled and he may not reapply for a period of six months. The Respondent is also ordered to pay costs of $2,500 and the Board will further publicise their decision.", "url": "https://www.lbp.govt.nz/complaints-and-past-decisions/past-complaint-decisions/complaint-c2-01648-penalty/", "pdf": "https://www.lbp.govt.nz/assets/lbp/documents/complaints/c2-01648-penalty-decision.pdf", "checked": "2026-11-02", "also": [ "https://www.lbp.govt.nz/complaints-and-past-decisions/past-complaint-decisions/complaint-c2-01648-substantive/" ] }, { "title": "Complaint C2-01677 – penalty", "name": "Complaint C2-01677 – penalty", "complaint_no": "C2-01677", "lbp_number": "BP113469", "region": "Auckland", "licence_class": "Carpentry", "decision_date": "2018-01-29", "decision_date_text": "29 January 2018", "penalty": [ "318(1)a Cancel licence", "318(4) Pay costs", "318(5) Public notification of the Board's action" ], "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 Board considered the submissions of the Respondent in respect of their indicative decision. The Board decided to uphold their initial views without modification. The Respondent’s licence is therefore cancelled and he may not reapply for a period of two years. The Respondent must also pay costs of $2,000 and the Board will further publicise their decision.", "url": "https://www.lbp.govt.nz/complaints-and-past-decisions/past-complaint-decisions/complaint-c2-01677-penalty/", "pdf": "https://www.lbp.govt.nz/assets/lbp/documents/complaints/c2-01677-penalty-decision.pdf", "checked": "2026-11-02", "also": [ "https://www.lbp.govt.nz/complaints-and-past-decisions/past-complaint-decisions/complaint-c2-01677-substantive/" ] }, { "title": "Complaint C2-01648 – substantive", "name": "Complaint C2-01648 – substantive", "complaint_no": "C2-01648", "lbp_number": "BP126975", "region": "Auckland", "licence_class": "Carpentry", "decision_date": "2018-01-15", "decision_date_text": "15 January 2018", "penalty": [ "318(1)a Cancel licence", "318(1)f Pay fine", "318(4) Pay costs" ], "grounds": [ "317(1) b Negligent or incompetent work", "317(1) c Not licensed for class of work", "317(1) d Work not compliant with building consent" ], "summary": "The Respondent signed a document stating he was licensed in a manner that he was not and also carried out building work for which he was not licensed. The Respondent considered that the work he carried out was done so in an incompetent manner and not in accordance with a building consent. The Respondent’s licence is cancelled and he may not reapply for a period of six months. The Respondent is also ordered to pay costs of $2,500 and the Board will further publicise their decision.", "url": "https://www.lbp.govt.nz/complaints-and-past-decisions/past-complaint-decisions/complaint-c2-01648-substantive/", "pdf": "https://www.lbp.govt.nz/assets/lbp/documents/complaints/c2-01648-substantive-penalty-decision.pdf", "checked": "2026-11-02", "also": [ "https://www.lbp.govt.nz/complaints-and-past-decisions/past-complaint-decisions/complaint-c2-01648-penalty/" ] }, { "title": "Complaint C2-01677 – substantive", "name": "Complaint C2-01677 – substantive", "complaint_no": "C2-01677", "lbp_number": "BP113469", "region": "Auckland", "licence_class": "Carpentry", "decision_date": "2018-01-15", "decision_date_text": "15 January 2018", "penalty": [ "318(1)a Cancel licence", "318(4) Pay costs", "318(5) Public notification of the Board's action" ], "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 Board was presented evidence that there were numerous and serious defects in the building work undertaken by the Respondent. The Respondent failed to comply with the building consent and subsequent instructions from the Building Consent Authority. Due to a payment dispute, the Respondent failed to provide a record of work as required by the Act and this is not a sufficiently good reason to withhold that document. The Respondent also has a number of previous complaints that the Board have determined. The Respondent’s licence is therefore cancelled and he may not reapply for a period of two years. The Respondent must also pay costs of $2,000 and the Board will further publicise their decision.", "url": "https://www.lbp.govt.nz/complaints-and-past-decisions/past-complaint-decisions/complaint-c2-01677-substantive/", "pdf": "https://www.lbp.govt.nz/assets/lbp/documents/complaints/c2-01677-substantive-penalty-decision.pdf", "checked": "2026-11-02", "also": [ "https://www.lbp.govt.nz/complaints-and-past-decisions/past-complaint-decisions/complaint-c2-01677-penalty/" ] }, { "title": "Complaint C2-01614 – substantive", "name": "Complaint C2-01614 – substantive", "complaint_no": "C2-01614", "lbp_number": "BP130413", "region": "Auckland", "licence_class": "Carpentry,", "decision_date": "2018-01-15", "decision_date_text": "15 January 2018", "penalty": [ "318(1)a Cancel licence", "318(4) Pay costs", "318(5) Public notification of the Board's action" ], "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) i Conduct likely to bring the regime into disrepute", "317(1) c Not licensed for class of work - not upheld", "317(1) db Purported to be licensed in class not held - not upheld" ], "summary": "The Respondent carried out work in a negligent and incompetent manner as well as provided negligent supervision to his staff. The work carried out had numerous issues and was not in accordance with the building consent. The Respondent also failed to provide a record of work for the restricted building work due to a payment dispute. The Board considered that the Respondent’s behaviour was likely to bring the LBP scheme into disrepute. The Respondent’s licence is cancelled and he may not reapply to be licensed for 12 months. The Respondent is also ordered to pay costs of $3,000 and the Board will further publicise their decision.", "url": "https://www.lbp.govt.nz/complaints-and-past-decisions/past-complaint-decisions/complaint-c2-01614-substantive/", "pdf": "https://www.lbp.govt.nz/assets/lbp/documents/complaints/c2-01614-substantive-penalty-decision.pdf", "checked": "2026-11-02", "also": [] }, { "title": "Complaint C2-01565 – substantive penalty", "name": "Complaint C2-01565 – substantive penalty", "complaint_no": "C2-01565", "lbp_number": "BP113469", "region": "Auckland", "licence_class": "Carpentry", "decision_date": "2017-09-15", "decision_date_text": "15 September 2017", "penalty": [ "318(1)a Cancel licence", "318(4) Pay costs" ], "grounds": [ "317(1) b Negligent or incompetent work", "317(1) d Work not compliant with building consent" ], "summary": "", "url": "https://www.lbp.govt.nz/complaints-and-past-decisions/past-complaint-decisions/complaint-c2-01565-substantive-penalty/", "pdf": "https://www.lbp.govt.nz/assets/lbp/documents/complaints/c2-01565-substantive-penalty-decision.pdf", "checked": "2026-11-02", "also": [] }, { "title": "Complaint C2-01468 - substantive", "name": "Complaint C2-01468 - substantive", "complaint_no": "C2-01468", "lbp_number": "BP113469", "region": "Auckland", "licence_class": "Carpentry", "decision_date": "2017-03-21", "decision_date_text": "21 March 2017", "penalty": [ "318(1)b Suspend licence", "318(1)f Pay fine", "318(4) Pay costs" ], "grounds": [ "317(1) b Negligent or incompetent work", "317(1) da Failed to supply certificate / record of work" ], "summary": "In the present case the Board finds that the errors and omissions were a direct result of the Respondent’s failing to adequately supervise the building work. The Board considered the level of negligence was bordering on gross negligence and that the Board had occasion to question the Respondent’s competence as a licensed building practitioner. The Respondent was ordered to pay a fine of $2,000 and costs of $1,500. The Respondent’s licence was also suspended for a period of 12 months.", "url": "https://www.lbp.govt.nz/complaints-and-past-decisions/past-complaint-decisions/complaint-c2-01468-substantive/", "pdf": "https://www.lbp.govt.nz/assets/lbp/documents/complaints/complaint-c2-01468-substantive-penalty.pdf", "checked": "2026-11-02", "also": [] }, { "title": "Complaint C2-01450 – penalty", "name": "Complaint C2-01450 – penalty", "complaint_no": "C2-01450", "lbp_number": "BP 124489", "region": "Auckland", "licence_class": "Carpentry", "decision_date": "2017-03-20", "decision_date_text": "20 March 2017", "penalty": [ "318(1)a Cancel licence", "318(4) Pay costs" ], "grounds": [ "317(1) b Negligent or incompetent work", "317(1) da Failed to supply certificate / record of work", "317(1) i Conduct likely to bring the regime into disrepute" ], "summary": "Grounds upheld: 317(1)(b), 317(1)(d), 317(1)(da)(ii), and 317(1)(i) - IN THE MATTER OF A complaint to the Building Practitioners’ Board under section 315 of the Act - AGAINST Ah Sui Ah Sui, Licensed Building Practitioner No. BP 124489", "url": "https://www.lbp.govt.nz/complaints-and-past-decisions/past-complaint-decisions/complaint-c2-01450-penalty/", "pdf": "https://www.lbp.govt.nz/assets/lbp/documents/complaints/complaint-c2-01450-substantive-penalty.pdf", "checked": "2026-11-02", "also": [] }, { "title": "Complaint C2-01292 – substantive", "name": "Complaint C2-01292 – substantive", "complaint_no": "C2-01292", "lbp_number": "BP125681", "region": "Auckland", "licence_class": "Carpentry,", "decision_date": "2016-11-24", "decision_date_text": "24 November 2016", "penalty": [ "318(1)a Cancel licence", "318(4) Pay costs" ], "grounds": [ "317(1) b Negligent or incompetent work", "317(1) da Failed to supply certificate / record of work", "317(1) h Misrepresented or worked outside competence - not upheld" ], "summary": "The Respondent is found to have been likely to have carried out or supervised the roofing work with a number of deficiencies. The Respondent did not, however, misrepresent his competence in the Boards view. A record of work was not provided as required by section 88 of the Building Act 2004 and the Respondent failed in this obligation. The Respondent’s carpentry licence is cancelled and he may not reapply for licensing in carpentry for twelve months. The Respondent is also ordered to pay costs of $3,000.", "url": "https://www.lbp.govt.nz/complaints-and-past-decisions/past-complaint-decisions/complaint-c2-01292-substantive/", "pdf": "https://www.lbp.govt.nz/assets/lbp/documents/complaints/complaint-C2-01292-penalty.pdf", "checked": "2026-11-02", "also": [] }, { "title": "Complaint C2-01361 - substantive", "name": "Complaint C2-01361 - substantive", "complaint_no": "C2-01361", "lbp_number": "BP119964", "region": "Auckland", "licence_class": "Roofing", "decision_date": "2016-10-26", "decision_date_text": "26 October 2016", "penalty": [ "318(1)a Cancel licence", "318(4) Pay costs" ], "grounds": [ "317(1) b Negligent or incompetent work", "317(1) i Conduct likely to bring the regime into disrepute - not upheld" ], "summary": "The Board noted the Respondent’s refusal to engage in the complaint process. The Respondent was found to be both negligent and incompetent in his lack of understanding of the building code, weathertightness, and structural provisions. While serious, the Board did not consider that the high threshold for disrepute had been met. The Respondent’s licence was cancelled and he may not reapply for licensing for a period of three months. The Respondent was also ordered to pay costs of $1,500.", "url": "https://www.lbp.govt.nz/complaints-and-past-decisions/past-complaint-decisions/complaint-c2-01361-substantive/", "pdf": "https://www.lbp.govt.nz/assets/lbp/documents/complaints/complaint-c2-01361-substantive.pdf", "checked": "2026-11-02", "also": [] }, { "title": "Complaint C2-01404 – Substantive", "name": "Complaint C2-01404 – Substantive", "complaint_no": "C2-01404", "lbp_number": "BP109820", "region": "Auckland", "licence_class": "Carpentry,", "decision_date": "2016-10-06", "decision_date_text": "6 October 2016", "penalty": [ "318(1)b Suspend licence", "318(1)f Pay fine", "318(4) Pay costs" ], "grounds": [ "317(1) da Failed to supply certificate / record of work" ], "summary": "Respondent did not provide a Record of Work as required under the Building Act 2004. Respondent’s licence was suspended until the earlier of the Record of Work being provided or 3 months. Fined $500 and ordered to pay costs of $500.", "url": "https://www.lbp.govt.nz/complaints-and-past-decisions/past-complaint-decisions/complaint-c2-01404-substantive/", "pdf": "https://www.lbp.govt.nz/assets/lbp/documents/complaints/complaint-c2-01404-penalty.pdf", "checked": "2026-11-02", "also": [] }, { "title": "Complaint C2-01297 - penalty", "name": "Complaint C2-01297 - penalty", "complaint_no": "C2-01297", "lbp_number": "BP123587", "region": "Auckland", "licence_class": "Carpentry,", "decision_date": "2016-08-23", "decision_date_text": "23 August 2016", "penalty": [ "318(1)a Cancel licence", "318(4) Pay costs" ], "grounds": [ "317(1) b Negligent or incompetent work", "317(1) d Work not compliant with building consent" ], "summary": "317(1)(b) Negligent or incompetent work or supervision - 317(1)(d) Work does not comply with building consent - Foundation work for a retaining wall - Second complaint of a similar nature about the Respondent's work - Respondent displayed serious lack of care and also a serious lack of competence - Non-compliance with building code - 317(1)(b) upheld - 317(1)(d) upheld - 318(1)(a) License cancelled and Respondent not able to apply for relicensing for 3 years - 318(4) Pay costs $1000.", "url": "https://www.lbp.govt.nz/complaints-and-past-decisions/past-complaint-decisions/complaint-c2-01297-penalty/", "pdf": "https://www.lbp.govt.nz/assets/lbp/documents/complaints/complaint-c2-01297-penalty.pdf", "checked": "2026-11-02", "also": [] }, { "title": "Complaint C2-01180 – penalty", "name": "Complaint C2-01180 – penalty", "complaint_no": "C2-01180", "lbp_number": "", "region": "Auckland", "licence_class": "Carpentry", "decision_date": "2016-03-03", "decision_date_text": "3 March 2016", "penalty": [ "318(1)b Suspend licence", "318(4) Pay costs" ], "grounds": [ "317(1) b Negligent or incompetent work" ], "summary": "317(1)(b) negligence or incompetence – licence suspended for 6 months under s 318(1)(b), costs $2,000 under s 318(4)", "url": "https://www.lbp.govt.nz/complaints-and-past-decisions/past-complaint-decisions/complaint-c2-01180-penalty/", "pdf": "https://www.lbp.govt.nz/assets/lbp/documents/complaints/complaint-c2-01180-penalty.pdf", "checked": "2026-11-02", "also": [] }, { "title": "Complaint C2-01053 - penalty", "name": "Complaint C2-01053 - penalty", "complaint_no": "C2-01053", "lbp_number": "BP100469", "region": "Auckland", "licence_class": "Carpentry", "decision_date": "2015-04-08", "decision_date_text": "8 April 2015", "penalty": [ "318(1)b Suspend licence", "318(4) Pay costs" ], "grounds": [ "317(1) b Negligent or incompetent work", "317(1) d Work not compliant with building consent" ], "summary": "317(1)(b) Negligent or incompetent work - 317(1)(d) Work not compliant with building consent – financial position, costs and losses that the Respondent has incurred as a result of the complaint has been taken into account – the Respondent has not accepted responsibility for his failure to build in accordance with the consent – the Respondent has been the subject of a previous disciplinary decision but this is not relevant to the penalty – the Respondents name and disciplinary action will be recorded in Codeworks – 318(1)(b) licence suspended for 12 months – 318(4) pay costs of $1500.", "url": "https://www.lbp.govt.nz/complaints-and-past-decisions/past-complaint-decisions/complaint-c2-01053-penalty/", "pdf": "https://www.lbp.govt.nz/assets/lbp/documents/complaints/complaint-c2-01053-penalty.pdf", "checked": "2026-11-02", "also": [] } ], "liquidations": [ { "company": "Windsor Construction Limited", "company_number": "", "nzbn": "", "kind": "Liquidation", "notice_no": "2026-al5852", "notice_date": "2026-10-06", "status_wording": "WINDSOR CONSTRUCTION LIMITED (in liquidation)", "excerpt": "Shareholders appointed Bryan Edward Williams, Licensed Insolvency Practitioner, as liquidator on 6 October 2026; creditor claims due 11 November 2026.", "auckland_link": "Liquidator's address c/o BWA Insolvency Limited, PO Box 609, Kumeu 0841 (Auckland region).", "url": "https://gazette.govt.nz/notice/id/2026-al5852", "verified_via": "Third-party summary of the Gazette notice (nznow.nz); Gazette notice number as reported; wording not read verbatim", "excerpt_verbatim": false, "checked": "2026-11-02" }, { "company": "Reliant New Build Limited (trading as Shroud Homes Auckland South) and Reliant Residential (2018) Limited", "company_number": "", "nzbn": "", "kind": "Liquidation", "notice_no": "NZ Herald public notice 12815393", "notice_date": "2026-09-01", "status_wording": "RELIANT NEW BUILD LIMITED (T/A Shroud Homes Auckland South) And RELIANT RESIDENTIAL (2018) LIMITED (both in liquidation)", "excerpt": "Notice is hereby given that in accordance with Section 241 of the Companies Act 1993 the shareholders of the above-named companies, on the 24 August 2026 at 10:07 am appointed Simon Dalton, Chartered Accountant and Licenced Insolvency Practitioner of Auckland, as liquidator.", "auckland_link": "Liquidator of Auckland; enquiries to Gerry Rea Partners, PO Box 3015, Auckland; business trades as 'Shroud Homes Auckland South'.", "url": "https://www.nzherald.co.nz/classifieds/public-notices/12815393/", "verified_via": "Statutory public notice as published in NZ Herald classifieds (not the Gazette)", "checked": "2026-11-02", "excerpt_verbatim": true }, { "company": "LC16 Construction Limited", "company_number": "7125293", "nzbn": "9429047132146", "kind": "Liquidation", "notice_no": "2026-al3971", "notice_date": "2026-07-20", "status_wording": "LC16 CONSTRUCTION LIMITED (in liquidation)", "excerpt": "Derek Ah Sam ... and Paul Vlasic ... Licensed Insolvency Practitioners of Rodgers Reidy (NZ) Limited, were appointed as liquidators of the companies by special shareholders' resolutions ... 17 July 2026 LC16 CONSTRUCTION LIMITED (in liquidation) at 9.00am.", "auckland_link": "Liquidators' address in the notice: Rodgers Reidy (NZ) Limited, PO Box 45220, Te Atatu, Auckland 0651.", "url": "https://gazette.govt.nz/notice/id/2026-al3971", "verified_via": "Gazette notice text (search index)", "checked": "2026-11-02", "excerpt_verbatim": true }, { "company": "Sika Demo & Renovations Limited", "company_number": "", "nzbn": "9429052408397", "kind": "Liquidation", "notice_no": "2026-al3351", "notice_date": "2026-06-15", "status_wording": "SIKA DEMO & RENOVATIONS LIMITED (in liquidation)", "excerpt": "On 15 June 2026 at 3.45pm, it was resolved by a special resolution of the shareholders, pursuant to section 241(2)(a) of the Companies Act 1993, that the company be liquidated and that Grant Bruce Reynolds, Licensed Insolvency Practitioner, be appointed liquidator.", "auckland_link": "Liquidator's address in the notice: Reynolds & Associates Limited, PO Box 259059, Botany, Auckland 2163.", "url": "https://gazette.govt.nz/notice/id/2026-al3351", "verified_via": "Mirror of the Gazette notice (debtorinsight.co.nz/notice/2026-al3351); same notice number", "checked": "2026-11-02", "excerpt_verbatim": true }, { "company": "Gilmour Construction Limited", "company_number": "", "nzbn": "", "kind": "Liquidation", "notice_no": "2026-al3158", "notice_date": "2026-06-09", "status_wording": "GILMOUR CONSTRUCTION LIMITED | 4 June 2026 (The Official Assignee is administering the following liquidations)", "excerpt": "The Official Assignee is administering the following liquidations: ... GILMOUR CONSTRUCTION LIMITED | 4 June 2026", "auckland_link": "Earlier Gazette notice 2026-aw2436: application to put the company into liquidation filed in the High Court at Auckland (CIV-2026-404-947) by the Commissioner of Inland Revenue.", "url": "https://gazette.govt.nz/notice/id/2026-al3158", "verified_via": "Gazette notice text (search index); application notice via debtorinsight.co.nz/notice/2026-aw2436", "related": [ { "notice_no": "2026-aw2436", "date": "2026-05-05", "title": "Advertisement of Application for Putting Company into Liquidation", "url": "https://gazette.govt.nz/notice/id/2026-aw2436" } ], "checked": "2026-11-02", "excerpt_verbatim": true }, { "company": "Sheerah Builders Limited", "company_number": "", "nzbn": "", "kind": "Liquidation", "notice_no": "2026-al3158", "notice_date": "2026-06-09", "status_wording": "SHEERAH BUILDERS LIMITED | 3 June 2026 (The Official Assignee is administering the following liquidations)", "excerpt": "The Official Assignee is administering the following liquidations: ... SHEERAH BUILDERS LIMITED | 3 June 2026", "auckland_link": "Earlier Gazette notice 2026-aw1123: application to put the company into liquidation filed in the High Court at Auckland (CIV-2026-404-156) by the Commissioner of Inland Revenue.", "url": "https://gazette.govt.nz/notice/id/2026-al3158", "verified_via": "Gazette notice text (search index); application notice via Gazette 2026-aw1123", "related": [ { "notice_no": "2026-aw1123", "date": "2026-03-03", "title": "Advertisement of Application for Putting Company into Liquidation", "url": "https://gazette.govt.nz/notice/id/2026-aw1123" } ], "checked": "2026-11-02", "excerpt_verbatim": true }, { "company": "Gaia Homes Limited", "company_number": "8179567", "nzbn": "9429049245172", "kind": "Liquidation", "notice_no": "2026-al2528", "notice_date": "2026-05-08", "status_wording": "GAIA HOMES LIMITED (in liquidation)", "excerpt": "Adam Botterill and Damien Grant, Licensed Insolvency Practitioners, were appointed joint and several liquidators of the above-named company by special resolution of the company's shareholders pursuant to section 241(2)(a) of the Companies Act 1993 (\"Act\") on 7 May 2026 at 4.00pm.", "auckland_link": "Liquidators' address in the notice: c/o Waterstone, PO Box 352, Shortland Street, Auckland 1140.", "url": "https://gazette.govt.nz/notice/id/2026-al2528", "verified_via": "Mirror of the Gazette notice (debtorinsight.co.nz/notice/2026-al2528); same notice number", "checked": "2026-11-02", "excerpt_verbatim": true }, { "company": "Millenium Construction Limited", "company_number": "", "nzbn": "9429048441131", "kind": "Liquidation", "notice_no": "2026-al1672", "notice_date": "2026-03-25", "status_wording": "MILLENIUM CONSTRUCTION LIMITED (in liquidation)", "excerpt": "Stephen White and Janet Sprosen, Licensed Insolvency Practitioners (NZ), were appointed joint and several liquidators of MILLENIUM CONSTRUCTION LIMITED by the High Court at Auckland on 20 March 2026 at 10.59am on the application of Inland Revenue.", "auckland_link": "Appointed by the High Court at Auckland; liquidators' address Suite 6.41 Albert Street, Auckland.", "url": "https://gazette.govt.nz/notice/id/2026-al1672", "verified_via": "Mirror of the Gazette notice (debtorinsight.co.nz/notice/2026-al1672); same notice number", "checked": "2026-11-02", "excerpt_verbatim": true }, { "company": "Teak Builders Limited", "company_number": "6943334", "nzbn": "9429046920461", "kind": "Liquidation", "notice_no": "2026-al1143", "notice_date": "2026-03-03", "status_wording": "TEAK BUILDERS LIMITED (all in liquidation)", "excerpt": "Christopher Carey McCullagh and Stephen Mark Lawrence, Licensed Insolvency Practitioners, were appointed joint and several liquidators of TCL MANAGEMENT LIMITED, TDL LIMITED, TEAK BUILDERS LIMITED, TEAK CONSTRUCTION GROUP LIMITED and TGL 19 LIMITED (all in liquidation) by special resolution of shareholders pursuant to section 241(2)(a) of the Companies Act 1993 on 2 March 2026 at 8.30am.", "auckland_link": "Liquidators' address in the notice: PKF Corporate Recovery & Insolvency (Auckland) Limited, PO Box 3678, Auckland 1140.", "url": "https://gazette.govt.nz/notice/id/2026-al1143", "verified_via": "Gazette notice text (search index)", "related": [ { "notice_no": "2026-al1553", "date": "2026-03-20", "title": "Notice of Appointment of Replacement Liquidators (BDO Auckland)", "url": "https://gazette.govt.nz/notice/id/2026-al1553" } ], "checked": "2026-11-02", "excerpt_verbatim": true }, { "company": "Teak Construction Group Limited", "company_number": "3476956", "nzbn": "9429031014588", "kind": "Liquidation", "notice_no": "2026-al1143", "notice_date": "2026-03-03", "status_wording": "TEAK CONSTRUCTION GROUP LIMITED (all in liquidation)", "excerpt": "Claims by creditors in the liquidation should be sent to the liquidators by 4 May 2026.", "auckland_link": "Liquidators' address in the notice: PKF Corporate Recovery & Insolvency (Auckland) Limited, PO Box 3678, Auckland 1140.", "url": "https://gazette.govt.nz/notice/id/2026-al1143", "verified_via": "Gazette notice text (search index)", "related": [ { "notice_no": "2026-al1553", "date": "2026-03-20", "title": "Notice of Appointment of Replacement Liquidators (BDO Auckland)", "url": "https://gazette.govt.nz/notice/id/2026-al1553" } ], "checked": "2026-11-02", "excerpt_verbatim": true }, { "company": "Bellroy Construction Limited", "company_number": "", "nzbn": "", "kind": "Liquidation", "notice_no": "2026-al1141", "notice_date": "2026-02-24", "status_wording": "Listed in 'Liquidations' notice (Official Assignee administering), 24 February 2026", "excerpt": "Application notice 2026-aw372: application filed in the High Court at Auckland on 25 November 2025 (CIV-2025-404-3610) by the Commissioner of Inland Revenue; hearing 24 February 2026. Listed in Gazette notice 2026-al1141 (Liquidations).", "auckland_link": "Application filed in the High Court at Auckland (CIV-2025-404-3610).", "url": "https://gazette.govt.nz/notice/id/2026-al1141", "verified_via": "Search-index summaries of Gazette notices 2026-aw372 and 2026-al1141 (wording not read verbatim)", "excerpt_verbatim": false, "related": [ { "notice_no": "2026-aw372", "date": "2025-12-01", "title": "Advertisement of Application for Putting Company into Liquidation", "url": "https://gazette.govt.nz/notice/id/2026-aw372" } ], "checked": "2026-11-02" }, { "company": "CSTT Building Group Limited", "company_number": "8572866", "nzbn": "", "kind": "Liquidation", "notice_no": "2026-al733", "notice_date": "2026-02-13", "status_wording": "CSTT BUILDING GROUP LIMITED (in liquidation)", "excerpt": "Steven Khov and Kieran Jones, both Licensed Insolvency Practitioners, were appointed joint and several liquidators of the above-named companies by the High Court at Auckland on 11 February 2026, pursuant to section 241(2)(c) of the Act ... CSTT BUILDING GROUP LIMITED at 10.10am on the application of Carters Building Supplies Limited.", "auckland_link": "Appointed by the High Court at Auckland; liquidators' address Khov Jones Limited, North Harbour, Auckland 0751.", "url": "https://gazette.govt.nz/notice/id/2026-al733/pdf", "verified_via": "Gazette notice text (search index)", "checked": "2026-11-02", "excerpt_verbatim": true }, { "company": "Wolf Construction Limited", "company_number": "", "nzbn": "", "kind": "Liquidation", "notice_no": "2026-al462", "notice_date": "2026-02-02", "status_wording": "WOLF CONSTRUCTION LIMITED (in liquidation)", "excerpt": "On 29 January 2026 at 3.50pm, it was resolved by a special resolution of the shareholders, pursuant to section 241(2)(a) of the Companies Act 1993, that the company be liquidated and that Grant Bruce Reynolds, Licensed Insolvency Practitioner, be appointed liquidator.", "auckland_link": "Liquidator's address in the notice: Reynolds & Associates Limited, PO Box 259059, Botany, Auckland 2163.", "url": "https://gazette.govt.nz/notice/id/2026-al462/pdf", "verified_via": "Gazette notice text (search index)", "checked": "2026-11-02", "excerpt_verbatim": true }, { "company": "CML Construction Limited", "company_number": "8131630", "nzbn": "", "kind": "Receivership", "notice_no": "2025-ar4846", "notice_date": "2025-09-01", "status_wording": "CML CONSTRUCTION LIMITED (in receivership)", "excerpt": "Steven Khov and Kieran Jones of Khov Jones were appointed joint and several receivers on 26 August 2025 by Prospa NZ Limited under a loan agreement dated 12 January 2022.", "auckland_link": "Receivers' address in the notice: PO Box 302261, North Harbour, Auckland 0751.", "url": "https://gazette.govt.nz/notice/id/2025-ar4846/pdf", "verified_via": "Search-index summary of Gazette notice 2025-ar4846; publication date approximate (notice number year 2025)", "excerpt_verbatim": false, "checked": "2026-11-02" } ], "official_assignee": [ { "company": "Valkas Plasterboard Works Limited", "liquidation_date": "2026-10-20", "liquidation_date_text": "20 October 2026", "list": "October 2026 liquidation notices", "url": "https://www.insolvency.govt.nz/about/public-notices/october-2026-liquidation-notices", "location_stated": false, "checked": "2026-11-02" }, { "company": "Cowboy Plastering Limited", "liquidation_date": "2026-10-15", "liquidation_date_text": "15 October 2026", "list": "October 2026 liquidation notices", "url": "https://www.insolvency.govt.nz/about/public-notices/october-2026-liquidation-notices", "location_stated": false, "checked": "2026-11-02" }, { "company": "Elegance Construction Limited", "liquidation_date": "2026-10-08", "liquidation_date_text": "8 October 2026", "list": "October 2026 liquidation notices", "url": "https://www.insolvency.govt.nz/about/public-notices/october-2026-liquidation-notices", "location_stated": false, "checked": "2026-11-02" }, { "company": "Onyx Roofing Solutions Limited", "liquidation_date": "2026-10-08", "liquidation_date_text": "8 October 2026", "list": "October 2026 liquidation notices", "url": "https://www.insolvency.govt.nz/about/public-notices/october-2026-liquidation-notices", "location_stated": false, "checked": "2026-11-02" }, { "company": "DM Construct Limited", "liquidation_date": "2026-10-01", "liquidation_date_text": "1 October 2026", "list": "October 2026 liquidation notices", "url": "https://www.insolvency.govt.nz/about/public-notices/october-2026-liquidation-notices", "location_stated": false, "checked": "2026-11-02" }, { "company": "JM Build Group Limited", "liquidation_date": "2026-10-01", "liquidation_date_text": "1 October 2026", "list": "October 2026 liquidation notices", "url": "https://www.insolvency.govt.nz/about/public-notices/october-2026-liquidation-notices", "location_stated": false, "checked": "2026-11-02" }, { "company": "Otene Construction Limited", "liquidation_date": "2026-10-01", "liquidation_date_text": "1 October 2026", "list": "October 2026 liquidation notices", "url": "https://www.insolvency.govt.nz/about/public-notices/october-2026-liquidation-notices", "location_stated": false, "checked": "2026-11-02" }, { "company": "Point Pacific Construction Limited", "liquidation_date": "2026-10-01", "liquidation_date_text": "1 October 2026", "list": "October 2026 liquidation notices", "url": "https://www.insolvency.govt.nz/about/public-notices/october-2026-liquidation-notices", "location_stated": false, "checked": "2026-11-02" }, { "company": "Simplify My Home Limited", "liquidation_date": "2026-10-01", "liquidation_date_text": "1 October 2026", "list": "October 2026 liquidation notices", "url": "https://www.insolvency.govt.nz/about/public-notices/october-2026-liquidation-notices", "location_stated": false, "checked": "2026-11-02" }, { "company": "S.C Builders Limited", "liquidation_date": "2026-09-29", "liquidation_date_text": "29 September 2026", "list": "September 2026 liquidation notices", "url": "https://www.insolvency.govt.nz/about/public-notices/september-2026-liquidation-notices", "location_stated": false, "checked": "2026-11-02" }, { "company": "Whakaaro Wellington Construction Limited", "liquidation_date": "2026-09-29", "liquidation_date_text": "29 September 2026", "list": "September 2026 liquidation notices", "url": "https://www.insolvency.govt.nz/about/public-notices/september-2026-liquidation-notices", "location_stated": false, "checked": "2026-11-02" }, { "company": "Panemorfi Construction & Management Limited", "liquidation_date": "2026-09-25", "liquidation_date_text": "25 September 2026", "list": "September 2026 liquidation notices", "url": "https://www.insolvency.govt.nz/about/public-notices/september-2026-liquidation-notices", "location_stated": false, "checked": "2026-11-02" }, { "company": "King Country Construction (NZ) Limited", "liquidation_date": "2026-09-10", "liquidation_date_text": "10 September 2026", "list": "September 2026 liquidation notices", "url": "https://www.insolvency.govt.nz/about/public-notices/september-2026-liquidation-notices", "location_stated": false, "checked": "2026-11-02" }, { "company": "L.K Roofing Limited", "liquidation_date": "2026-09-08", "liquidation_date_text": "08 September 2026", "list": "September 2026 liquidation notices", "url": "https://www.insolvency.govt.nz/about/public-notices/september-2026-liquidation-notices", "location_stated": false, "checked": "2026-11-02" }, { "company": "Pial Construction Limited", "liquidation_date": "2026-09-08", "liquidation_date_text": "08 September 2026", "list": "September 2026 liquidation notices", "url": "https://www.insolvency.govt.nz/about/public-notices/september-2026-liquidation-notices", "location_stated": false, "checked": "2026-11-02" }, { "company": "Craftsmen Construction Limited", "liquidation_date": "2026-09-03", "liquidation_date_text": "3 September 2026", "list": "September 2026 liquidation notices", "url": "https://www.insolvency.govt.nz/about/public-notices/september-2026-liquidation-notices", "location_stated": false, "checked": "2026-11-02" }, { "company": "West Coast Roofing Services Limited", "liquidation_date": "2026-08-27", "liquidation_date_text": "27 August 2026", "list": "August 2026 liquidation notices", "url": "https://www.insolvency.govt.nz/about/public-notices/august-2026-liquidation-notices", "location_stated": false, "checked": "2026-11-02" }, { "company": "Delsio Gears & Builders Limited", "liquidation_date": "2026-08-20", "liquidation_date_text": "20 August 2026", "list": "August 2026 liquidation notices", "url": "https://www.insolvency.govt.nz/about/public-notices/august-2026-liquidation-notices", "location_stated": false, "checked": "2026-11-02" }, { "company": "QA Construction Group Limited", "liquidation_date": "2026-08-18", "liquidation_date_text": "18 August 2026", "list": "August 2026 liquidation notices", "url": "https://www.insolvency.govt.nz/about/public-notices/august-2026-liquidation-notices", "location_stated": false, "checked": "2026-11-02" }, { "company": "DBT Construction Limited", "liquidation_date": "2026-08-17", "liquidation_date_text": "17 August 2026", "list": "August 2026 liquidation notices", "url": "https://www.insolvency.govt.nz/about/public-notices/august-2026-liquidation-notices", "location_stated": false, "checked": "2026-11-02" }, { "company": "Goundar Homes Limited", "liquidation_date": "2026-08-06", "liquidation_date_text": "6 August 2026", "list": "August 2026 liquidation notices", "url": "https://www.insolvency.govt.nz/about/public-notices/august-2026-liquidation-notices", "location_stated": false, "checked": "2026-11-02" } ], "prosecutions": [ { "name": "Angelo Madut", "agency": "Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE)", "court": "Manukau District Court", "date": "2026-09-16", "date_label": "Published 16 September 2026", "summary": "Auckland builder, Angelo Madut, has been fined $8,000 after carrying out restricted building work without the required licence or supervision and using another Licensed Building Practitioner's (LBP) licence without their knowledge or consent.", "url": "https://www.lbp.govt.nz/about-us/news-and-updates/builder-fined-for-unlicensed-work-and-using-anothers-licence/", "verified_via": "MBIE / LBP news page, read directly", "checked": "2026-11-02" } ], "commerce_commission": { "checked": "2026-11-02", "result": "No Commerce Commission warning, case or outcome naming an Auckland building or renovation business was found in searches on this date. Absence from this search is not proof that none exists.", "url": "https://comcom.govt.nz/case-register" }, "tribunals": { "checked": "2026-11-02", "result": "Not covered. Weathertight Homes Tribunal and Disputes Tribunal decisions are not included in this version." } }