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1. 2026 NZPSPLA 026.pdf [PDF, 74 KB]

   Police v Taka - disqualifying conviction and lengthy prison sentence - COA cancell3ed - Decision on the papers - ss 62(c) & (f)(v), 76(8), 81(1)(a), 82(a)

2. 2026 NZPSPLA 025.pdf [PDF, 80 KB]

   Police v Olo complaint - convictions for offences of violence and dishonesty since COA granted - unsuitable to be a certificate holder - COA cancelled ss 4, 62(f)(vi) & (vii), 81(1)9a), 82. 

3. 2026 NZPSPLA 023.pdf [PDF, 96 KB]

   Police v Vaga complaint - no longer suitable to be a responsible security guard - family harm incident, bail breaches and minor conviction - complaint not established - s 83(ab) 

4. 2026 NZPSPLA 024.pdf [PDF, 79 KB]

   Police complaint under s 82(ab) of no longer suitable to be a COA holder - association with gang members & conviction history - no convictions since COA granted and moved cities to get away from gang influences - conditions attached to COA including restricting further close gang association. 

5. 2026 NZPSPLA 021.pdf [PDF, 90 KB]

   Allowing a vulnerable youth on to licensed premises, discretionary ground for cancellation, suspension of 12 months, s74, s81.

6. 2026 NZPSPLA 019.pdf [PDF, 71 KB]

   Police v Foueti complaint - warrants out for his arrest - deportation order issued - no longer suitable to be a security worker - decision on the papers - COA cancelled - ss 77(8) & (9), 81(1),(b), 83(ab).

7. 2026 NZPSPLA 018.pdf [PDF, 79 KB]

   Police v Kaifa, disqualifying for Arms Act offences, and possession of cannabis for supply, no longer suitable to be a COA holder, COA cancelled s62(f), s81(1)(a), s 82. 

8. 2026 NZPSPLA 017.pdf [PDF, 76 KB]

   Police v Gutschlag-Wyber complaint - disqualifying convictions - mandatory grounds for cancellation - COA cancelled with conditions that need to be met before reapplying - ss62(f)(vii), 81(1)(a), 7(c)(v), 82. 

9. 2026-NZPSPLA 016.pdf [PDF, 72 KB]

   Police v Paratene complaint - disqualifying conviction for possession of ammunition - long conviction history no longer suitable to be a COA holder - COA cancelled ss 62(f)(i), 81(1)(a), 82. 

10. 2026 NZPSPLA 009 [PDF, 84 KB]

    Police v Sula complaint – discharge without conviction after pleading guilty to assault – no longer suitable to work as a security guard – COA cancelled – ss 81(1)(b) & 83(ab)

11. 2026 NZPSPLA 008 [PDF, 73 KB]

    Police v Patterson complaint – disqualifying conviction – mandatory grounds for disqualification – COA cancelled – ss 62(f)(ii), 81(a) & 82

12. 2026 NZPSPLA 007 [PDF, 107 KB]

    CIPU v Principle Protection Services Limited complaint – engaging a crowd controller without a COA – failure to file annual returns –– misconduct established – earlier finding of misconduct against for similar misconduct - penalty 3 months suspension and warning that further breaches could result in cancellation of licence. Section 4, 43, 45(1), 81(c) & 83(e).

13. 2026 NZPSPLA 006 [PDF, 79 KB]

    Police v Singh complaint – 3 convictions for offences of violence – waiver from grounds for disqualification refused as third offence completed while on bail and after completing living without violence course – COA cancelled – ss 62(f)(vii), 64(4), 81(1)(a), 82

14. 2026 NZPSPLA 005 [PDF, 72 KB]

    Police v Tumai complaint – disqualifying convictions – further charges for offences of violence while working in security – warrant issued after failure to attend court – COA cancelled – ss 62(f)(vii), 81(1)(a), 82, 83(ab)

15. 2026 NZPSPLA 004 [PDF, 76 KB]

    Police & CIPU v Secpro and Tautali complaint – operating a security business after licence declined – failure to comply with conditions attached to COA – COA cancelled and matter referred back to CIPU to pursue prosecution recommendation -  ss 4, 23, 81(1)(b), 83(a) (ab) & (e)

16. 2026 NZPSPLA 003 [PDF, 72 KB]

    Police v McFall complaint – disqualifying offence of violence – COA cancelled – ss 4, 62, 81(1)(a) & 82

17. 2026 NZPSPLA 002 [PDF, 96 KB]

    Stewart complaint – misconduct established after posting video demonstrating gang and drug association while wearing security uniform – no longer suitable to be a security employee – COA cancelled – conditions imposed for reapplying – ss 4, 81, 83(ab) & (e)

18. 2026 NZPSPLA 001 [PDF, 80 KB]

    Anonymised complaint against a private investigator for conduct when serving documents – process servers not covered by the PSPPI Act – no grounds for a complaint of misconduct or unsatisfactory conduct, complaint vexatious and frivolous leave refused ss 23, 66, 67, 74(2) & (3)

19. 2025 NZPSPLA 139 pdf [PDF, 83 KB]

    Police v Faasisila complaint – failing to provide information to Police on request and failure to provide information is misconduct – fine, reprimand and order for further training – ss 67, 104, 81(1)

20. 2025 NZPSPLA 138 pdf [PDF, 73 KB]

    Police v Mati Messine complaint – disqualifying convictions for offences of violence – warrant out for arrest for not appearing in court on further charges – not suitable to be COA holder – COA cancelled – ss 62(f)(vii), 81(1) & 82

21. 2025 NZPSPLA 137 pdf [PDF, 76 KB]

    Police v Figota – disqualifying sentences – false information provided in application – COA issued by mistake – COA cancelled – ss 62(c), 81(1), 82(1)(a) & (b)& 83(h)

22. 2025 NZPSPLA 136 pdf [PDF, 71 KB]

    Police v Nitish complaint – left the country while facing serious criminal charges – warrants out for arrest – visa cancelled – no longer suitable to be a security worker – COA cancelled – ss 62, 76(8), 81(1)(b) & 83(ab)

23. 2025 NZPSPLA 135 pdf [PDF, 69 KB]

    Police v Evans complaint – multiplying disqualifying convictions and sentences – Decision on the papers – COA cancelled – ss 62, 77(8) & (9), 79

24. 2025 NZPSPLA 134 pdf [PDF, 76 KB]

    Police v Roberts complaint – 4 recent convictions for driving with excess breath or blood alcohol – disqualifying sentence – COA cancelled – ss 62(e), 79 & s 65 Land Transport Act 1998

25. 2025 NZPSPLA 133 pdf [PDF, 73 KB]

    Police v Vaise Sia complaint – conviction for engaging in money laundering – offence of dishonesty – mandatory grounds for disqualification – COA cancelled – ss 62, 82, 81