Past complaint decisions
Summaries of past complaint decisions by the Board.
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Yong Sheng Li [2026] EWRB 23085 – upheld decision
- Complaint number: CE23085
- EWRB number: EW134366
- Region: Omitted
- Registration class: Electrician, Electrician (Endorsed Mains Parallel Generation Systems)
- Decision date: 28 July 2026
- Penalty: 147M(1)(f) - Fine 147N - Cost
- Disciplinary grounds: Section 143(a)(i) - Carried out PEW in negligent/incompetent manner
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Summary:
The Board found the Respondent had committed an offence pursuant to section 143 (a)(i) of the Act.
The Board ordered a fine of $1200 and costs of $250.
Brittinye Elliott [2026] EWRB 23036 – upheld decision
- Complaint number: CE23036
- Region: Omitted
- Registration class: Electrician, Electrician (Endorsed Mains Parallel Generation Systems)
- Decision date: 28 July 2026
- Penalty: 147M(1)(g) - Censure 147N - Cost
- Disciplinary grounds: Section 143(a)(ii) - Carried out PEW contrary to enactment
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Summary:
The Board found the Respondent had committed an offence pursuant to s 143 (a)(ii) of the Act.
The Board ordered the Respondent is censured and is ordered to pay costs of $250.
Omitted [2026] EWRB 23050 – not upheld decision
- Complaint number: CE23050
- EWRB number: Omitted
- Region: Omitted
- Registration class: Distribution Line Mechanic
- Decision date: 2 July 2026
- Penalty: No action taken
- Disciplinary grounds: Section 143(a)(i) - Carried out PEW in negligent/incompetent manner - not upheld Section 143(a)(ii) - Carried out PEW contrary to enactment - not upheld Section 143(b)(ii) - Intentionally/negligently creating a risk of serious harm in carrying out PEW - not upheld Section 143(f) - Failed to provide / provided false or misleading return - not upheld
- Summary: The Investigator has not proven that the Respondent committed the disciplinary offences set out in the Notice of Proceeding. The Respondent has not committed a disciplinary offence. The Board granted the Respondent name suppression.
Omitted [2025] EWRB 22931 – not upheld decision
- Complaint number: CE22931
- EWRB number: Omitted
- Region: Omitted
- Registration class: Electrical Inspector (Endorsed Mains Parallel Generation Systems), Electrician
- Decision date: 11 June 2026
- Penalty: No action taken
- Disciplinary grounds: Section 143(a)(ii) - Carried out PEW contrary to enactment - not upheld Section 143(f) - Failed to provide / provided false or misleading return - not upheld
- Summary: The disciplinary offences alleged against the Respondent are not proven.
Dylan Crum [2026] EWRB 23021 – upheld decision
- Complaint number: CE23021
- EWRB number: EW115985
- Region: Northland
- Registration class: Electrician, Electrician (Endorsed Mains Parallel Generation Systems)
- Decision date: 5 June 2026
- Penalty: 147M(1)(f) - Fine 147N - Cost
- Disciplinary grounds: Section 143(a)(i) - Carried out PEW in negligent/incompetent manner Section 143(f) - Failed to provide / provided false or misleading return
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Summary:
The Respondent has committed disciplinary offences under sections 143(a)(i) and 143(f) of the Act.
The Board ordered a fine of $600 and costs of $750.
Omitted [2025] EWRB 23098 – upheld decision
- Complaint number: CE23098
- EWRB number: Omitted
- Region: Omitted
- Registration class: Electrician
- Decision date: 18 May 2026
- Penalty: 147M(1)(f) - Fine 147N - Cost
- Disciplinary grounds: Section 143(a)(i) - Carried out PEW in negligent/incompetent manner Section 143(f) - Failed to provide / provided false or misleading return
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Summary:
The Board found the Respondent had committed offences pursuant to s143 (a)(i) and s143 (f) of the Act.
The Board ordered a fine of $500 and costs of $250. The Respondent has been granted name suppression and will not be named in this decision or any publication relating to this matter.
Jordan Scott [2025] EWRB 22970 – not upheld decision
- Complaint number: CE22970
- EWRB number: EW133275
- Region: Canterbury
- Registration class: Electrician
- Decision date: 14 January 2026
- Penalty: No action taken
- Disciplinary grounds: Section 143(f) - Failed to provide / provided false or misleading return - not upheld
- Summary: The Board found the Respondent has not committed a disciplinary offence.
Declan Hay [2025] EWRB 23057 – final decision
- Complaint number: CE23057
- EWRB number: EW134975
- Region: Auckland
- Registration class: Electrician
- Decision date: 13 January 2026
- Penalty: 147M(1)(f) - Fine 147N - Cost
- Disciplinary grounds: Section 143(b)(ii) - Intentionally/negligently creating a risk of serious harm in carrying out PEW Section 143(f) - Failed to provide / provided false or misleading return
- Summary: The Board found the Respondent has committed disciplinary offences under sections 143(b) (ii), and 143(f) of the Act. The Board ordered a fine of $2,500 and costs of $250.
John Maher [2025] EWRB 23006 - Upheld Decision
- Complaint number: CE23006
- EWRB number: EW103714
- Region: Canterbury
- Registration class: Electrician, Electrician (Endorsed Supervision)
- Decision date: 12 January 2026
- Penalty: 147M(1)(f) - Fine 147N - Cost
- Disciplinary grounds: Section 143(a)(ii) - Carried out PEW contrary to enactment Section 143(f) - Failed to provide / provided false or misleading return
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Summary:
The Board found the Respondent has committed disciplinary offences under sections 143(b) (ii), and 143(f) of the Act.
The Board ordered a fine of $4,900 and costs of $250.
Kumar [2025] EWRB 23039 - final decision
- Complaint number: CE23039
- EWRB number: EW140909
- Region: Auckland
- Decision date: 5 December 2025
- Penalty: 147M(1)(f) - Fine 147N - Cost
- Disciplinary grounds: Section 143(a)(ii) - Carried out PEW contrary to enactment Section 143(f) - Failed to provide / provided false or misleading return - not upheld
- Summary: The Board found the Respondent has committed disciplinary offences under sections 143(a) (ii), and 143(f) of the Act. The Board ordered a fine of $350 and costs of $250.
Omitted [2025] EWRB 23026 - upheld decision
- Complaint number: CE23026
- EWRB number: Omitted
- Region: Omitted
- Registration class: Electrician, Electrician (Endorsed Mining Operations)
- Decision date: 5 December 2025
- Penalty: 147M(1)(g) - Censure 147N - Cost
- Disciplinary grounds: Section 143(a)(ii) - Carried out PEW contrary to enactment Section 143(f) - Failed to provide / provided false or misleading return
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Summary:
The Board found the Respondent has committed disciplinary offences under sections 143(a) (ii), and 143(f) of the Act.
The Board ordered that the respondent be censured and pay costs of $250. The Respondent has been granted name suppression and will not be named in this decision or any publication relating to this matter.
Elven Yuan [2025] EWRB 22983 – final decision
- Complaint number: CE22983
- EWRB number: EW140836
- Region: Auckland
- Registration class: Electrician, Electrician (Endorsed Supervision)
- Decision date: 4 December 2025
- Penalty: 147M(1)(f) - Fine 147N - Cost
- Disciplinary grounds: Section 143(a)(i) - Carried out PEW in negligent/incompetent manner Section 143(f) - Failed to provide / provided false or misleading return
- Summary: The Board found the Respondent has committed disciplinary offences under sections 143(a) (i) and 143(f) of the Act. The Board ordered a fine of $1,000 and costs of $250.
Sitiveni Tabalailai [2025] EWRB 22945 - final decision
- Complaint number: CE22945
- EWRB number: EW149529
- Region: Omitted
- Registration class: Electrical Service Technician
- Decision date: 3 December 2025
- Penalty: 147M(1)(f) - Fine 147M(1)(g) - Censure 147N - Cost
- Disciplinary grounds: Section 143(a)(i) - Carried out PEW in negligent/incompetent manner Section 143(d) - Done prescribed electrical work outside limits of registration Section 143(f) - Failed to provide / provided false or misleading return
- Summary: The Board found the Respondent has committed disciplinary offences under sections 143(a) (i), 143(d) and 143(f) of the Act. The Board ordered a fine of $2,500 and costs of $775.
Neil Tobin [2025] EWRB 22893 - final decision
- Complaint number: CE22893
- EWRB number: EW061634
- Region: Northland
- Registration class: Electrician
- Decision date: 25 November 2025
- Penalty: 147M(1)(f) - Fine 147N - Cost
- Disciplinary grounds: Section 143(a)(ii) - Carried out PEW contrary to enactment Section 143(f) - Failed to provide / provided false or misleading return - not upheld
- Summary: The Board found the Respondent has committed disciplinary offences under sections 143(a)(ii) and 143(f) of the Act. The Board ordered a fine of $500 and costs of $250.
Siosifa Fifita [2022] EWRB 22786 - not upheld decision
- Complaint number: CE22786
- EWRB number: EW105497
- Region: Omitted
- Registration class: Electrician
- Decision date: 29 October 2025
- Penalty: No action taken
- Disciplinary grounds: Section 143(f) - Failed to provide / provided false or misleading return - not upheld
- Summary: The Board found the Respondent has not committed a disciplinary offence.
Omitted [2025] EWRB 23014 - upheld decision
- Complaint number: CE23014
- EWRB number: Omitted
- Region: Omitted
- Registration class: Electrician
- Decision date: 30 September 2025
- Penalty: 147M(1)(f) - Fine 147N - Cost
- Disciplinary grounds: Section 143(b)(ii) - Intentionally/negligently creating a risk of serious harm in carrying out PEW Section 143(f) - Failed to provide / provided false or misleading return
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Summary:
The Board found the Respondent has committed disciplinary offences under section 143(b)(ii) and 143(f) of the Act. The Board ordered a fine of $2,000 and costs of $250.
The Respondent has been granted name suppression and will not be named in this decision or any publication relating to this matter.
Norman Short [2025] EWRB 22925 - final decision
- Complaint number: CE22925
- EWRB number: EW023988
- Region: Omitted
- Decision date: 25 September 2025
- Penalty: 147M(1)(f) - Fine 147N - Cost
- Disciplinary grounds: Section 143(a)(i) - Carried out PEW in negligent/incompetent manner Section 143(f) - Failed to provide / provided false or misleading return
- Summary: The Board found the Respondent has committed disciplinary offences under sections 143(a)(i) and 143(f) of the Act. The Board ordered a fine of $1,000 and costs of $500.
Tope [2025] EWRB CE22872 Final Decision
- Complaint number: CE22872
- Region: Omitted
- Registration class: Electrician
- Decision date: 18 September 2025
- Penalty: 147M(1)(f) - Fine 147N - Cost
- Disciplinary grounds: Section 143(a)(i) - Carried out PEW in negligent/incompetent manner Section 143(f) - Failed to provide / provided false or misleading return Section 143(a)(ii) - Carried out PEW contrary to enactment - not upheld
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Summary:
The Board found the Respondent has committed disciplinary offences under sections 143(a) (i) and 143(f) of the Act. The Board ordered a fine of $1,000 and costs of $250.
The matter was dealt with on the basis of an agreed statement of facts.
Marc Cumming [2025] EWRB CE22969 – upheld decision
- Complaint number: CE22969
- EWRB number: EW109267
- Region: Canterbury
- Registration class: Electrician, Electrician (Endorsed Supervision)
- Decision date: 18 September 2025
- Penalty: 147M(1)(f) - Fine 147N - Cost
- Disciplinary grounds: Section 143(d) - Done prescribed electrical work outside limits of registration Section 143(f) - Failed to provide / provided false or misleading return
- Summary: The Board found the Respondent has committed disciplinary offences under sections 143(d) and 143(f) of the Act. The Board ordered a fine of $1,000 and costs of $250.
Kumar [2025] EWRB CE22965 Final Decision
- Complaint number: CE22965
- EWRB number: EW144665
- Region: Omitted
- Registration class: Electrical Engineer
- Decision date: 10 September 2025
- Penalty: 147M(1)(e) - Complete something in subsection 2 in a certain time period 147N - Cost
- Disciplinary grounds: Section 143(a)(i) - Carried out PEW in negligent/incompetent manner Section 143(f) - Failed to provide / provided false or misleading return - not upheld
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Summary:
The Board found the Respondent has committed disciplinary offences under sections 143(a)(i) and 143(f) of the Act.
The Board ordered the Respondent to attend a regulations course and sit and pass the regulations examination within 12 months from the date of this decision and costs of $250. The matter was dealt with on the basis of an agreed statement of facts hearing.