Lui Siu Suspended After Allowing Minor Into Restricted Premises

A formal decision issued by the Private Security Personnel Licensing Authority has confirmed that security guard Lui Siu has been suspended following a finding of misconduct involving the entry of a minor into a restricted licensed premises. The ruling stems from a complaint filed by the New Zealand Police under the Private Security Personnel and Private Investigators Act 2010, and outlines the circumstances, findings, and disciplinary outcome in detail.

According to the Authority’s decision, the incident took place on 14 February 2026. Police were alerted at approximately 2:10am after a youth worker reported that a 16-year-old, described as a vulnerable individual and believed to be missing from an Oranga Tamariki placement, was inside a bar that was legally classified as “restricted.” Under New Zealand law, restricted licensed premises are limited to individuals aged 18 years and over, and entry by minors is prohibited.

Police attended the premises and confirmed that the youth was inside, had been reported missing, and had consumed alcohol while on site. The Authority’s decision records that the youth identified Lui Siu, who was working as a security guard at the time, as the individual who allowed her entry into the premises.

In assessing the matter, the Private Security Personnel Licensing Authority found that Lui Siu was on duty and responsible for controlling access to the venue, including enforcing age restrictions. The Authority determined that he allowed a minor to enter despite these obligations. Based on the evidence presented, the conduct was found to meet the threshold for misconduct under the Act. The decision further notes that while there may have been an intention to assist the youth, the environment of a restricted licensed premises was not considered appropriate for a vulnerable minor, and this did not excuse the breach of duty.

As a result of these findings, the Authority ordered that Lui Siu’s Certificate of Approval (COA) be suspended for a period of one year. He is also required to return his security identification within seven days of receiving the decision. Any application for reinstatement must include a full written explanation of the circumstances surrounding the incident, along with a supporting letter from a current or prospective employer within the security industry acknowledging the misconduct finding and supporting his suitability to return to work.

The Authority noted that the incident appears to be a one-off event, which was taken into consideration when determining the appropriate penalty. It was also recorded that when Police returned the following day to make further enquiries, they were informed that Lui Siu had been dismissed by his employer in connection with the incident. The decision further states that Lui Siu did not attend the hearing and did not provide any response to the complaint.

This article is based entirely on an official decision issued by the Private Security Personnel Licensing Authority on 25 March 2026. All details reported are drawn directly from that publicly available ruling. https://www.justice.govt.nz/assets/Documents/Decisions/2026-NZPSPLA-021.pdf