Trish McConnell

Trish McConnell

government official New Zealand

Trish McConnell is the chair of the licensing authority in New Zealand, who presided over the recent case against Chetan Kumar. She found evidence of misconduct related to migrant worker exploitation and emphasized Kumar's legal and moral responsibilities towards his employees. McConnell's rulings highlighted systemic issues within the security industry regarding the treatment of migrant workers and the need for better regulatory oversight.

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New Zealand New Zealand: Private Security Personnel Licensing Authority chairwoman Trish McConnell found Sullivan guilty of misconduct and gross negligence. 7

Sean Sullivan Al Williams
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Former boxing champion Sean Sullivan reprimanded for false repossession bid

New Zealand New Zealand: Trish McConnell stated that being a patched member of a gang was incompatible with the requirements for security workers. 6

Callum Richmond Ric Stevens
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Security guard Callum Richmond loses licence over King Cobras gang links

New Zealand New Zealand: Trish McConnell described the Shaws’ conduct as 'intentional and ongoing' and cancelled their security licences. 2

Brent Shaw Alison Shaw Brian Shaw Jeremy Wilkinson
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Private Security Personnel Licensing Authority cancels licences for guards accused of turning up to police events

New Zealand New Zealand: Trish McConnell is the chair of the licensing authority who found Chetan Kumar's explanations disingenuous regarding the treatment of his workers. 7

Chetan Kumar Anu Kaloti Gavin Mcclean Michael Morrah
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Seal Security director Chetan Kumar fined and banned from hiring overseas workers