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1. Complaints, objections & appeals

   How you can complain about a private security operator, object to people applying to work in this area, and appeal decisions. Complaints How to complain about a private security operator, and what you can complain about. Complaints Objections to applications  How to object to applications for private security licences and what the grounds for an objection are. Objections to applications Appeal a decision How Private Security Personnel Licensing Authority (PSPLA) decisions can be appeale...

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2. 2025 NZPSPLA 037.pdf [pdf, 139 KB]

   [2025] NZPSPLA 037 IN THE MATTER OF A complaint against TE by the Police under section 74 of the Private Security Personnel and Private Investigators Act 2010 HEARD virtually on 13 February 2025 APPEARANCES Sergeant Kernohan for NZ Police DECISION 1. The complaint is upheld. 2. TE’s Certificate of Approval is cancelled. 3. This decision is to be published with redaction. REASONS: [1] TE holds a certificate of approval (COA) in the classes of...

3. 2022 NZPSPLA 027.pdf [pdf, 119 KB]

   ...[1] A complaint of misconduct was made against Avishek Maharaj alleging he had breached privacy and security requirements while working as a security technician at the University of Auckland. [2] I referred the complaint to the Complaints, Investigation and Prosecution Unit (CIPU) for investigation. CIPU found that the following incidents had occurred: • Mr Maharaj sent the complainant images of corpses from the University Medical School. • Mr Maharaj sent the complainant...

4. IB v TT [2024] NZDT 588 (29 July 2024) [pdf, 172 KB]

   ...[2024] NZDT 588 APPLICANT IB RESPONDENT TT The Tribunal orders: The claim is dismissed. Reasons: 1. In March 2021, IB (the buyer) entered into a sale and purchase agreement to purchase a property at [address], in a private sale from TT (the seller) and his wife. The buyer got a building inspection done before purchase, though not a specialised watertightness inspection. Settlement took place on 23 May 2021. Around four months later, the buyer noticed a leak...

5. IncreasingRevenuefromCourtsandTribunalFeesandCollectionsServices.pdf [pdf, 1.6 MB]

   ...collection, will be implemented through operational changes led by the Ministry of Justice. Courts and Tribunal fees 13 An adequately funded court system is foundational to delivering effective public services. Courts and tribunals generate public and private benefits. As such, the total cost of these bodies is most appropriately shared by taxpayers and users. User contribution to the cost of tribunals and jurisdictions of courts is primarily achieved though application and hearing fee...

6. 2023 NZPSPLA 041.pdf [pdf, 132 KB]

   [2023] NZPSPLA 041 IN THE MATTER OF Complaint by The Police relating to the requirements set out in s 67 of the Private Security Personnel and Private Investigators Act (the Act) DECISION [1] Police are asking for clarity around s 67 of the Act which requires security guards to wear their security Identification badges (IDs) in a readily visible place. They also seek guidelines on the effect of s 67(4) of the Act which exempts a private security worker from wearing...

7. 2023 NZPSPLA 023 [pdf, 76 KB]

   NZPSPLA 023 IN THE MATTER OF The Private Security Personnel and Private Investigators Act 2010 AND IN THE MATTER OF Complaint against TG made under s 74 of the Act DECISION [1] Izack Hosking initially made a complaint against Red Badge Group Ltd in relation to the conduct of one of their security staff who was working at [redacted] on [redacted]. [2] Red Badge subsequently identified the staff member to the Authority as TG. TG holds a Certificat...

8. 2024 NZPSPLA 102.pdf [pdf, 72 KB]

   [2024] NZPSPLA 102 IN THE MATTER OF A complaint under s 74 of The Private Security Personnel and Private Investigators Act 2010 (the Act) against ALEXANDER LEE-STAVELEY DECISION [1] Jack Pini has made a complaint against Alexander Lee-Staveley on behalf of his employer. He says that Mr Lee-Staveley is guilty of misconduct and therefore no longer suitable to hold a security certificate as he brought an imitation firearm to the workplace and pointed it at another staff memb...

9. [2020] NZEmpC 117 Johnston v The Fletcher Construction Company Ltd [pdf, 222 KB]

   ...The application was supported by a letter from Mr Vrtkovski explaining its purpose and was elaborated on in his submissions replying to Fletcher Construction’s opposition to the application. It has been made because the firm is conducting an investigation into possible claims against Fletcher Group Ltd on behalf of some shareholders. Fletcher Construction is part of Fletcher Group. [5] Mayweathers anticipates that documents on the Court’s files may contain information importa...

10. Interpreter’s Code of Conduct [pdf, 211 KB]

    ...impartiality. If an interpreter considers their objectivity may be compromised, they must withdraw from the assignment. NZSL interpreters may need to explain terms and phrases to Deaf people and NZSL users to ensure understanding. Keeping information private and confidential Interpreters must keep all case information confidential, unless a court or tribunal orders them to disclose it. Information that must be kept confidential includes any information the interpreter is prov...