Auckland builder fined for unlicensed foundation work

Monday 10 August 2026 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Mon 10 Aug, 10:27am

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Angelo Madut has been fined $8,000 plus costs in the Manukau District Court. The builder performed restricted foundation work without a licence and falsely told an inspector that another practitioner had supervised the work.

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1. StuffMon 10 Aug, 10:01am

   Auckland builder fined $8000 after using another tradie’s licence (opens in new tab)

2. 1NewsMon 10 Aug, 10:27am

   Builder told inspector another person had supervised work - they hadn't (opens in new tab)