23 AUGUST 2007 NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE, No. 93 2463

the New Zealand Nursing Review, the newsletter of the
Nursing Council of New Zealand and the tribunal’s website.
K. G. DAVENPORT, Deputy Chairperson, Health
Practitioners Disciplinary Tribunal.
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New Zealand Nursing Review and the newsletter of the
Nursing Council of New Zealand.
B. A. CORKILL, Chairperson, Health Practitioners
Disciplinary Tribunal.
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Order of the Health Practitioners Disciplinary Tribunal in Disciplinary Session in Respect of Adrienne Jane Rich, Registered Nurse

The Health Practitioners Disciplinary Tribunal (“the tribunal”), in a decision dated 23 April 2007 pursuant to the Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act 2003, determined that Adrienne Jane Rich, registered nurse, had been convicted of an offence that reflected adversely on her fitness to practise as a nurse.

The tribunal ordered that Adrienne Jane Rich’s registration as a registered nurse would be cancelled and that she should pay 30% of the total costs and expenses of and incidental to the hearing by the tribunal and inquiry by the professional conduct committee.

The tribunal also directed that its decision (including Adrienne Jane Rich’s name) should be published in the New Zealand Gazette, Kai Tiaki: Nursing New Zealand, the New Zealand Nursing Review and the newsletter of the Nursing Council of New Zealand.

B. A. CORKILL, Chairperson, Health Practitioners Disciplinary Tribunal.
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Order of the Health Practitioners Disciplinary Tribunal in Disciplinary Session in Respect of Haren Russel Samson Makaea, Registered Nurse

The Health Practitioners Disciplinary Tribunal (“the tribunal”), in a decision dated 10 May 2007 pursuant to the Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act 2003, determined that Haren Russel Samson Makaea, registered nurse, had been convicted of an offence that reflected adversely on his fitness to practise as a nurse.

The tribunal ordered that Haren Russel Samson Makaea’s registration as a registered nurse would be cancelled and that a notice stating the effect of its decision (including Haren Russel Samson Makaea’s name) should be published in the New Zealand Gazette, Kai Tiaki: Nursing New Zealand, the New Zealand Nursing Review and the newsletter of the Nursing Council of New Zealand.

B. A. CORKILL, Chairperson, Health Practitioners Disciplinary Tribunal.
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Order of the Health Practitioners Disciplinary Tribunal in Disciplinary Session in Respect of Gayle Plasmeyer, Enrolled Nurse

The Health Practitioners Disciplinary Tribunal (“the tribunal”), in a decision dated 11 May 2007 pursuant to the Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act 2003, determined that Gayle Plasmeyer, enrolled nurse, had been convicted of offences that reflected adversely on her fitness to practise as a nurse.

The tribunal cancelled Gayle Plasmeyer’s registration as a nurse. She was ordered to pay $1,000.00 as a contribution towards the total costs and expenses of and incidental to the hearing by the tribunal and inquiry by the professional conduct committee.

The tribunal also directed that a notice stating the effects of the tribunal’s decision should be published in the New Zealand Gazette, Kai Tiaki: Nursing New Zealand,

Nurses Act 1977

Order of the Nursing Council in Disciplinary Session in Respect of Brian Kenneth Stabb, Registered Nurse

The Nursing Council of New Zealand (“the council”), in a decision dated 2 November 2005, found Brian Stabb, registered nurse, guilty of two charges of professional misconduct.

The council ordered, pursuant to sections 42(2)(a), 42(3) and 48A of the Nurses Act 1977, that Brian Stabb’s name be removed from the Register, but that he may apply for reinstatement after one year.

Had Brian Stabb not been legally aided, the council would have ordered that he pay 50% of the actual costs and expenses of and incidental to the inquiry by the preliminary proceedings committee and the council, however it did order that he pay $50.00, the amount of his contribution to the Legal Services Agency.

The council also ordered that a notice stating the effect of the orders be published in the New Zealand Gazette, Kai Tiaki: Nursing New Zealand and the council’s newsletter.

Appeal

Brian Stabb appealed to the High Court against both the council’s finding in respect of Charge 1 and penalty in respect of both charges, pursuant to section 49 of the Nurses Act 1977.

In a High Court decision dated 2 October 2006, Justice Wild dismissed Brian Stabb’s appeal.

The decision of the Nursing Council of New Zealand stands in all respects.

MARION CLARK, Registrar
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Order of the Nursing Council in Disciplinary Session in Respect of Brenda Fox, Enrolled Nurse

The Nursing Council of New Zealand (“the council”), in a decision dated 15 December 2005, found Brenda Fox, enrolled nurse, guilty of professional misconduct.

The council ordered, pursuant to sections 42(2)(b), 42(3) and 48A of the Nurses Act 1977, that Brenda Fox’s registration be cancelled for one year; that she pay $5,212.00 (being 40%) of the actual costs and expenses of and incidental to the inquiry by the preliminary proceedings committee and the council, and that a notice stating the effect of the orders be published in the New Zealand Gazette, Kai Tiaki: Nursing New Zealand and the council’s newsletter.

MARION CLARK, Registrar.
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Order of the Nursing Council in Disciplinary Session in Respect of Catrina Hughes, Registered Nurse

The Nursing Council of New Zealand (“the council”), in a decision dated 5 September 2006, found Catrina Hughes, registered nurse, guilty of four charges that both singularly and cumulatively constituted professional misconduct.