Past complaint decisions
Summaries of past complaint decisions by the Board.
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Bennett [2022] EWRB CE22520 – Final Decision
- Complaint number: CE22520
- EWRB number: EW043007
- Region: Waikato
- Registration class: Electrician
- Decision date: 5 January 2023
- Penalty: 147M(1)(f) - Fine 147N - Cost
- Disciplinary grounds: Section 143(a)(i) - Negligence / Incompetence Section 143(a)(ii) - Contrary to enactment Section 143(f) - Failed to provide / false return
- Summary: The Respondent carried out prescribed electrical work in a manner contrary to an enactment and in a negligent manner. Further, he provided a false or misleading return. The matter was dealt with on the basis of an Agreed Statement of Facts. He is fined $1,000 and ordered to pay costs of $225. A record of the disciplinary offending will be recorded on the public register for a period of three years.
Van Der Merwe [2022] EWRB CE22490 – Final Decision
- Complaint number: CE22490
- EWRB number: EW145768
- Region: Waikato
- Registration class: Electrician
- Decision date: 5 January 2023
- Penalty: 147M(1)(f) - Fine 147N - Cost
- Disciplinary grounds: Section 143(a)(i) - Negligence / Incompetence Section 143(f) - Failed to provide / false return
- Summary: The Respondent carried out prescribed electrical work in a negligent manner, and he provided a false or misleading return. The matter was dealt with on the basis of an Agreed Statement of Facts. He is fined $1,000 and ordered to pay costs of $225. A record of the disciplinary offending will be recorded on the public register for a period of 3 years.
Brown [2022] EWRB CE22466 – Final Decision
- Complaint number: CE22466
- EWRB number: EW023894
- Region: Omitted
- Registration class: Electrical Inspector
- Decision date: 17 December 2022
- Penalty: 147M(1)(d)(ii) - Disqualified from doing PEW (until something in subsection 2 is complete) 147N - Cost
- Disciplinary grounds: Section 143(a)(ii) - Contrary to enactment Section 143(f) - Failed to provide / false return
- Summary: The Respondent carried out prescribed electrical work in a manner that was contrary to an enactment, and he provided certification that was false or misleading. The Respondent is disqualified from doing Warrants of Electrical Fitness until such time as he completes a course of instruction. The Respondent is ordered to pay costs of $225. A record of the disciplinary offending will be recorded on the public register for a period of three years.
Cloake [2022] EWRB CE22274 – Final Decision
- Complaint number: CE22274
- EWRB number: EW128743
- Region: Otago
- Registration class: Electrician
- Decision date: 16 December 2022
- Penalty: 147M(1)(f) - Fine 147N - Cost
- Disciplinary grounds: Section 143(b)(i) - Serious harm using faulty or improper fittings Section 143(f) - Failed to provide / false return - not upheld
- Summary: The Respondent carried out prescribed electrical work in a negligent manner and provided a false or misleading return. He is fined $3,000 and ordered to pay costs of $2,250. A record of the disciplinary offending will be recorded on the public register for a period of three years.
Sherborne [2022] EWRB CE22496 – Final
- Complaint number: CE22496
- EWRB number: EW065822
- Region: Canterbury
- Registration class: Electrician
- Decision date: 15 December 2022
- Penalty: 147M(1)(f) - Fine 147N - Cost
- Disciplinary grounds: Section 143(a)(i) - Negligence / Incompetence Section 143(f) - Failed to provide / false return
- Summary: The Respondent carried out prescribed electrical work in a negligent manner and provided a false or misleading return. He is fined $750 and ordered to pay costs of $225. A record of the disciplinary offending will be recorded on the Public Register for a period of 3 years.
Boyce [2022] EWRB CE22536 – Final
- Complaint number: CE22536
- EWRB number: EW118137
- Region: West Coast
- Registration class: Electrician
- Decision date: 15 December 2022
- Penalty: 147N - Cost
- Disciplinary grounds: Section 143(f) - Failed to provide / false return
- Summary: The Respondent, failed to provide a return and, on a separate occasion, provided false or misleading return. Both matters were contrary to section 143(f) of the Act. In the circumstances, the Board decided that it would not take any disciplinary action. Costs of $225 were ordered. There will be no publication of the matter.
Gellert [2022] EWRB CE22540 – Not Upheld Decision
- Complaint number: CE22540
- EWRB number: EW056001
- Region: Waikato
- Registration class: Electrical Inspector
- Decision date: 5 December 2022
- Penalty: No action taken
- Disciplinary grounds: Section 143(a)(ii) - Contrary to enactment - not upheld Section 143(b)(i) - Serious harm using faulty or improper fittings - not upheld Section 143(f) - Failed to provide / false return - not upheld
- Summary: The Respondent has not committed a disciplinary offence.
Lindley [2022] EWRB CE22434 – Final Decision
- Complaint number: CE22434
- EWRB number: EW110218
- Region: Canterbury
- Registration class: Electrician
- Decision date: 28 November 2022
- Penalty: 147M(1)(f) - Fine 147N - Cost
- Disciplinary grounds: Section 143(a)(i) - Negligence / Incompetence Section 143(f) - Failed to provide / false return
- Summary: The Respondent carried out prescribed electrical work in a negligent manner and failed to provide a return. He is fined $500 and ordered to pay costs of $225. A record of the disciplinary offending will be recorded on the Public Register for a period of three years.
King [2022] EWRB CE22464 – Final Decision
- Complaint number: CE22464
- EWRB number: EW126540
- Region: Manawatu-Wanganui
- Registration class: Electrician
- Decision date: 16 November 2022
- Penalty: 147M(1)(f) - Fine 147N - Cost
- Disciplinary grounds: Section 143(a)(i) - Negligence / Incompetence Section 143(a)(ii) - Contrary to enactment Section 143(f) - Failed to provide / false return
- Summary: The Respondent carried out prescribed electrical work in a manner that was contrary to an enactment and in a negligent manner. She also failed to provide an Electrical Safety Certificate. She is fined $2,000 and ordered to pay costs of $2,075. A record of the disciplinary offending will be published on the Public Register for a period of three years. A summary of the offending will be published in the Electron.
Keil [2022] EWRB CE22451 – Final Decision
- Complaint number: CE22451
- EWRB number: EW109854
- Region: Hawke's Bay
- Registration class: Electrician
- Decision date: 20 October 2022
- Penalty: 147M(1)(f) - Fine 147N - Cost
- Disciplinary grounds: Section 143(a)(ii) - Contrary to enactment Section 143(f) - Failed to provide / false return
- Summary: The Respondent carried out prescribed electrical work in a manner that was contrary to an enactment and provided a false or misleading return. He is fined $350 and ordered to pay costs of $250. A record of the disciplinary offending will be recorded on the Public Register for a period of 3 years.
Gardner [2022] EWRB CE22515 – Final Decision
- Complaint number: CE22515
- EWRB number: EW105735
- Region: Wellington
- Registration class: Electrical Inspector
- Decision date: 18 October 2022
- Penalty: 147M(1)(g) - Censure 147N - Cost
- Disciplinary grounds: Section 143(a)(i) - Negligence / Incompetence Section 143(f) - Failed to provide / false return
- Summary: The Respondent carried out prescribed electrical work in a negligent manner and provided a false or misleading return. He is censured and ordered to pay costs of $250. A record of the disciplinary offending will be recorded on the Public Register for a period of 3 years.
Chandra [2022] EWRB CE22482 – Final Upheld Decision
- Complaint number: CE22482
- EWRB number: EW059418
- Region: Wellington
- Registration class: Electrical Appliance Serviceperson
- Decision date: 18 October 2022
- Penalty: 147M(1)(g) - Censure 147N - Cost
- Disciplinary grounds: Section 143(a)(i) - Negligence / Incompetence
- Summary: The Respondent carried out prescribed electrical work in a negligent manner. He is censured and ordered to pay costs of $250. A record of the disciplinary offending will be recorded on the Public Register for a period of 3 years.
Horncastle [2022] EWRB CE22463 – Final Decision
- Complaint number: CE22463
- EWRB number: EW115166
- Region: Marlborough
- Registration class: Electrical Inspector
- Decision date: 7 October 2022
- Penalty: 147M(1)(f) - Fine 147N - Cost
- Disciplinary grounds: Section 143(a)(i) - Negligence / Incompetence Section 143(f) - Failed to provide / false return
- Summary: The Respondent carried out prescribed electrical work in a negligent manner and provided a false or misleading certification. He is fined $1,5001 and ordered to pay costs of $250. A record of the disciplinary offending will be recorded on the Public Register for a period of three years.
Khan [2022] EWRB CE22460 – Final Decision
- Complaint number: CE22460
- EWRB number: EW119278
- Region: Auckland
- Registration class: Electrician
- Decision date: 22 September 2022
- Penalty: 147M(1)(f) - Fine 147N - Cost
- Disciplinary grounds: Section 143(a)(i) - Negligence / Incompetence Section 143(f) - Failed to provide / false return
- Summary: The Respondent carried out prescribed electrical work in a negligent manner contrary to section 143(a)(i) of the Act and provided a false or misleading return contrary to section 143(f) of the Act. He is fined $1,000 and ordered to pay costs of $225. A record of the disciplinary offending will be maintained on the public Register for a period of three years.
Webb [2022] EWRB CE22449 – Final Decision
- Complaint number: CE22449
- EWRB number: EW065327
- Region: Auckland
- Registration class: Electrician
- Decision date: 22 September 2022
- Penalty: 147M(1)(g) - Censure 147N - Cost
- Disciplinary grounds: Section 143(f) - Failed to provide / false return Section 143(g) - Employed, directed, permitted unauthorised person
- Summary: The Respondent employed, directed, or permitted any unauthorised person to do any prescribed electrical work contrary to section 143(g) of the Act and provided a false or misleading return contrary to section 143(f) of the Act. He is censured and ordered to pay costs of $225. A record of the disciplinary action will be recorded on the Public Register for a period of 3 years.
Cui [2022] EWRB CE22475 – Final Decision
- Complaint number: CE22475
- EWRB number: EW109290
- Region: Auckland
- Registration class: Electrician
- Decision date: 22 September 2022
- Penalty: 147M(1)(f) - Fine 147N - Cost
- Disciplinary grounds: Section 143(a)(i) - Negligence / Incompetence Section 143(a)(ii) - Contrary to enactment Section 143(f) - Failed to provide / false return
- Summary: The Respondent has carried out prescribed electrical work in a manner that was contrary to an enactment. The Respondent also carried out prescribed electrical work in a negligent manner and provided a false or misleading return. He is fined $1,250 and ordered to pay costs of $225. A record of the disciplinary offending will be recorded on the Public Register for a period of 3 years.
Prasad [2022] EWRB CE22443 – Final Decision
- Complaint number: CE22443
- EWRB number: EW133868
- Region: Canterbury
- Registration class: Electrician
- Decision date: 18 August 2022
- Penalty: 147M(1)(f) - Fine 147N - Cost
- Disciplinary grounds: Section 143(a)(i) - Negligence / Incompetence Section 143(f) - Failed to provide / false return
- Summary: The Respondent carried out prescribed electrical work in a negligent manner and provided a false or misleading return. He is fined $500 and ordered to pay costs of $225. A record of the disciplinary offending will be recorded on the Public Register for a period of three years.
Wessels [2022] EWRB CE22474 – Final Decision
- Complaint number: CE22474
- EWRB number: EW111642
- Region: Canterbury
- Registration class: Electrician
- Decision date: 17 August 2022
- Penalty: 147M(1)(b)(ii) - Suspension of registration or practising licence or provisional licence (until something in subsection 2 is complete) 147N - Cost
- Disciplinary grounds: Section 143(b)(ii) - Serious harm carrying out PEW Section 143(f) - Failed to provide / false return
- Summary: The Respondent negligently created a risk of serious harm to persons or significant property damage when he carried out prescribed electrical work. Further, the Respondent provided a false or misleading return. His practising licence is suspended until such time as he completes Board ordered remedial training. He is ordered to pay $250 in costs. A record of the disciplinary offending will be recorded on the Public Register for a period of three years.
Martin [2022] EWRB CE22437 – Final Decision
- Complaint number: CE22437
- EWRB number: EW036823
- Region: Waikato
- Registration class: Electrician
- Decision date: 23 July 2022
- Penalty: 147M(1)(g) - Censure 147N - Cost
- Disciplinary grounds: Section 143(b)(ii) - Serious harm carrying out PEW
- Summary: The Respondent negligently created a risk of serious harm or significant property damage when carrying out prescribed electrical work. The Respondent voluntarily cancelled his licence. On that basis, he is censured and ordered to pay costs of $250. The Board’s decision will be recorded on the public register for a period of three years.
Sharma [2022] EWRB CE22440 – Final Decision
- Complaint number: CE22440
- EWRB number: EW140692
- Region: Wellington
- Registration class: Electrician
- Decision date: 21 July 2022
- Penalty: 147M(1)(f) - Fine 147N - Cost
- Disciplinary grounds: Section 143(a)(i) - Negligence / Incompetence Section 143(f) - Failed to provide / false return
- Summary: The Respondent carried out prescribed electrical work in a negligent manner contrary to section 143(a)(i) of the Act and provided a false or misleading return contrary to section 143(f) of the Act. He is fined $750 and ordered to pay costs of $250. A record of the disciplinary offending will be maintained on the public Register for a period of three years.