Now, he’s had his licence cancelled by the Private Security Personnel Licensing Authority after it found him guilty of misconduct and unsuitable to work in the security industry. Stewart admitted to making the video but claimed he didn’t mean for it to go public, and that the white powder was actually just Panadol and flour. Authority head Trish McConnell said that while the video was filmed outside of work hours, Stewart was in full uniform with his employer’s company name and logo visible. “It was clear during the hearing that Mr Stewart is not currently suitable to return to security work,” she said. Jeremy Wilkinson is an Open Justice reporter based in Manawatū, covering courts and justice issues with an interest in tribunals.

Source: New Zealand Herald February 01, 2026 01:31 UTC