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1. Renew

   To renew your licence or certificate you need to complete the same form you used to make your original application – but this time tick the 'Renewal' box. There are 3 types of applications you can make. Renew your certificate Renew your company licence Renew your individual licence No refunds If your application is turned down or you make a mistake and have to reapply, you won’t get your fee back. This is because the fee covers the costs for us to process the application. Contact us for in...

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2. BORA Sale and Supply of Alcohol (Exemption for RNZRSA Clubs from Special Licencing Requirements for Anzac Day) Amendment Bill [pdf, 115 KB]

   ...Bill’) is consistent with the rights and freedoms affirmed in the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990 (‘the Bill of Rights Act’). 2. The Bill amends the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012 to exempt RNZRSA clubs that hold a current general liquor licence from having to seek an additional special licence to enable them to serve liquor before 1:00pm on Anzac Day. 3. We have concluded that the Bill appears to be consistent with the rights and freedoms affirmed in the Bill of Rights...

3. Who needs a licence or certificate?

   You must have a licence if you: are a pawnbroker are engaged for at least six days a year in buying, selling or exchanging secondhand items or scrap metal (other than for personal use, enjoyment or as a gift) earn at least $2000 in a year from the sale of secondhand items or scrap metal (other than for personal use, enjoyment or as a gift). If you are in a partnership - every partner must hold a licence. Do you need a certificate? You must hold a certificate if you buy, sell or exchange for a...

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4. Proactive-release-20240715-CAB-Regulatory-Systems-Justice-Amendment-Bill_Final.pdf [pdf, 9.6 MB]

   ...and for grieving families. The change reduces these burdens and future-proofs the legislation for technological change. 5.2 Amend the Private Security Personnel and Private Investigators Act 2010 to explicitly allow the Private Security Personnel Licencing Authority (PSPLA) to accept complaints about people who are allegedly working without a licence or certificate of approval. This amendment will assist the PSPLA to carry out its statutory function of ensuring that people working in th...

5. Mr X 28 July 2016 NZSHD 4 [pdf, 76 KB]

   ...THE MATTER opposition to the granting of a renewal of a license filed by XXXXXXXX BEFORE THE LICENSING AUTHORITY OF SECONDHAND DEALERS AND PAWNBROKERS HEARING on the papers DECISION [1] Mr XXX has applied for an individual licence under s 8 of the Secondhand Dealers and Pawnbrokers Act 2004 (the Act). The Police oppose granting Mr XXX licence as he has recent convictions for breach of protection orders and assault. [2] Mr XXX originally sought a hearing of h...

6. 2025 LASDP 01 [pdf, 98 KB]

   ...granted it was accepted as a complaint against Mr Aref. Mr Aref is the sole director of Christchurch Car Removals Limited (CCRL) and therefore the complaint is also accepted to be against CCRL. Police say that Mr Aref applied for a certificate and a licence for his company on behalf of Abdul Karim Alizadah to facilitate a continuation of Mr Alizadah’s business activities. [2] Mr Alizadah is facing numerous charges relating to the disposal of stolen vehicles through his business L...

7. What you'll need to apply

   On this page: Suitable passport-style photo Identification Training & skills documents Find out what you need to send us when you apply for a private security licence or certificate. Suitable passport-style photo Your photo will be printed on your licence and ID badge. The best way to make sure your photo is suitable is to get a professional passport photo. If your photo isn’t suitable your application may be turned down or delayed. All photos must be: good quality colour a good likenes...

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8. Consistency with the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990: Online Casino Gambling Bill [pdf, 265 KB]

   ...Our analysis is set out below. The Bill 4. The Bill sets out provisions for a licensed, regulated, online casino gambling model, including: a. a staged online casino gambling operator licensing process and the entry requirements for prospective licence holders; b. a range of enforcement tools for use with licensed and unlicensed operators; and c. regulation making provisions for harm prevention and minimisation, marketing and advertising, fees, product and technical standards, c...

9. 2017 NZSSAA 004 (8 March 2017) [pdf, 94 KB]

   ...Development: Graham Moore For the Appellant: In person. DECISION Overview [1] This appeal concerns a Special Needs Grant application made on 17 June 2015. [2] The central issue arose from the appellant losing his wallet and driver’s licence. He had to pay a fee of $40 for the replacement of his licence. [3] He sought assistance from the Ministry as he understood that he needed to have his licence renewed urgently, because without a licence he could not defer the regist...

10. CAC 20004 v Mr G [2014] NZREADT 76 [pdf, 38 KB]

    ...were properly payable to his then agency. There has been no particular public protection issue existing since this prosecution was laid before us because the defendant is not presently practising as a salesperson and seems to have surrendered his licence. [2] It is accepted that the defendant suffers from serious psychological issues, and has suffered significant distress as a result of the issues arising from his conduct which is the subject of the said charge. Accordingly, a consent...