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1. 2026 NZPSPLA 056.pdf [PDF, 82 KB]

   Police v Nickel complaint - conviction for offence of violence while working in security - mandatory grounds for cancellation - COA cancelled - provision for applicant to reapply if sentence completed without breach - ss629f)(vii), 81(a)&83.

2. 2026 NZPSPLA 55.pdf [PDF, 83 KB]

   Police v Vaka - conviction for offence of violence - lower level - further training ordered and reprimand with order for suspension if training not completed. - ss62(f)(vii), 74,81(1)(c), 83

3. 2026 NZPSPLA 054.pdf [PDF, 73 KB]

   Complaint of misconduct relating to conduct - complaint former partner - complaint related to conduct after the relationship breakup - conduct unrelated to work in private security- Family Court more appropriate venue were resolving issues - complaint dismissed 

4. 2026 NZPSPLA 053.pdf [PDF, 91 KB]

   CIPU v Te Kani - operating a security business without a licence - failing to provide records - ongoing and intentional misconduct - COA cancelled and fine - ss4, 70(1) 81(1), 83(e)

5. 2026 NZPSPLA 051.pdf [PDF, 92 KB]

   Complaint against a repossession agent - no evidence support for allegations - complaint vexatious and frivolous and not made in good faith - leaver to file refuse - s73(2) & (3)  

6. 2026 NZPSPLA 052.pdf [PDF, 76 KB]

   Police v Hobden complaint - 8 convictions since COA granted - nature of offending show he is no longer suitable to on carry business as a security guard - ss 74, 81(1) & 83(ab).

7. 2026 NZPSPLA 049-v3.pdf [PDF, 77 KB]

   Police v Fidow complaint - working with expired COA & facing serious charges - misconduct - bar from applying for a COA and reprimanded with final warning - ss 4, 44, 81(1)(v)&(vii), 83

8. 2026 NZPSPLA 050.pdf [PDF, 74 KB]

   Police v Davies complaint - conviction for offence of violence - breach of condition attached to COA cancelled - ss 4, 62(f)(vii), 81(1)(a) & 82

9. 2026 NZPSPLA 043.pdf [PDF, 76 KB]

   Police v Armarjit Enterprises Ltd - engaging security working without a valid COA - formal warning given - ss 45(2). 

10. 2026 NZPSPLA 047.pdf [PDF, 83 KB]

    Police v Smith - disqualifying grounds imprisonment and offences of violence - COA cancelled - ss 62 (c), 62 (f) (vii), 81 (1) (a), 82(a). 

11. 2026 NZPSPLA 046.pdf [PDF, 73 KB]

    Police v Singh complaint - warrants out for arrest for potential disqualifying charges - left NZ - no longer suitable to be a COA holder. - decision on the papers - ss 62, 77(8), 839ab), 81(1)(b).

12. 2026 NZPSPLA 045.pdf [PDF, 84 KB]

    Police v Coe - disqualifying conviction - disqualified from driving under s 65 Land Transport Act 1998 -COA cancelled - ss 62(e) (vii), 81 (1) 82(a) 

13. 2026 NZPSPLA 044.pdf [PDF, 84 KB]

    Police v Hufanga - alleged assault while working as security guard - entered restorative justice process - unsatisfactory conduct established - reprimanded - ss4, 81(1B) 9d) 

14. 2026 NZPSPLA 041.pdf [PDF, 80 KB]

    Police v Yadraga complaint - working with a suspended COA - facing charge of offence of violence - not wearing Security ID so it was visible - misconduct established COA cancelled - ss4, 44, 67, 81 & 83

15. 2026 NZPSPLA 039.pdf [PDF, 80 KB]

    Police v Taipari-Maxwell complaint - 4 drink driving convictions - disqualified under s 65 Land Transport Act - Mandatory Grounds for cancellation - COA cancelled - ss 62(e), 81(1) & 82

16. 2026 NZPSPLA 038-.pdf [PDF, 79 KB]

    Police v Aluesi complaint - obstructive and aggressive behavior towards police - misconduct - Final warning, reprimanded and condition re further training attached to COA ss 4, 74, 81 & 83

17. 2026 NZPSPLA 034.pdf [PDF, 93 KB]

    Complaint against a security guard for low level assault - unsatisfactory conduct establish but did not meet the threshold for misconduct - apology and reprimand ordered ss 4, 81(1A) & (1B) 

18. 2026 NZPSPLA 031.pdf [PDF, 83 KB]

    Member of the public complaint regarding behavior of security guard - complainant and security guard have differing recollections of events - complaint already investigated by employer - low level allegation - leave to proceed with complaint refused s 4, 74(2) & (3) 

19. 2026 NZPSPLA 036.pdf [PDF, 78 KB]

    Police v Zietsman complaint and objection to renewal of COA - Concerning behavior resulting from psychosis - health now stable but condition long term and dependent on going voluntary treatment - insufficient evidence treatment would continue - COA renewal declined s 53(3) 

20. 2026 NZPSPLA 033.pdf [PDF, 76 KB]

    Police v Toetu Iosia - conviction for offences of violence - disqualifying conviction - COA cancelled ss 4. 62(f)(vii), 81(a) & (82. 

21. 2026 NZPSPLA 032.pdf [PDF, 84 KB]

    Police v Abdi Hashi - complaint - no longer suitable to hold COA - illegal activities and behavioral issues - COA cancelled - ss 8191) 9b) & 83 (ab). 

22. 2026 NZPSPLA 030.pdf [PDF, 102 KB]

    Police v Peters complaint - discharge without conviction for offence of violence while working as a security guard is not a barrier to proceeding with a complaint based on the same events - misconduct established - reprimanded, order as to further training and condition place don COA - ss 74, 81(1)9c), 83(e) 

23. 2026 NZPSPLA 029.pdf [PDF, 83 KB]

    Police v Ravai complaint - charged with offence of violence after assaulting a patron while working in security - discharged without conviction does not preclude complaint proceeding - behavior amounts to misconduct - COA cancelled ss81(1)(b), 83(e)

24. 2026 NZPSPLA 020 v2.pdf [PDF, 120 KB]

    Member of public complaint v certificate holder - Allegation that security guard refused to produce licence and claimed power or authority they did not have - certificate holder not working as a security guard or wearing security ID at the time - no grounds for disciplinary action - complaint dismissed - ss 65(1) (d), 78(2) and 109(2)(a). 

25. 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)