[2023] NZREADT 19 - NQ v Real Estate Agents Authority (CAC 2104) (9 August 2023) [pdf, 169 KB]
...In her submissions (6 July 2023), Ms Burkhart submits that the Committee’s decisions should be upheld. [58] The auctioneer acted appropriately during the auction and did not place any undue pressure on the purchaser. He held a manager’s licence, as well as an auctioneer’s licence. He was therefore permitted to carry out real estate agency work under the Act. It is common practice for auctioneers to leave the lectern to speak to the 11 parties if the bidding stalls....