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Real Estate Tribunal Rejects Janet Dickson Exemption Request

9/5/2026

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The New Zealand Real Estate Tribunal rejected Janet Dickson’s exemption request for the Te Kakano course.
The ruling ends a nearly three-year dispute that involved the Real Estate Authority and the High Court.
The Real Estate Authority said it will likely not reinstate Dickson’s licence.
Dickson has been unable to work as an agent since refusing the course in November 2023.
Lawyer Stephen Franks and Don Brash of Hobson’s Pledge will decide on an appeal.

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The New Zealand Real Estate Tribunal rejected Janet Dickson’s exemption request for the Te Kakano course.
The ruling ends a nearly three-year dispute that involved the Real Estate Authority and the High Court.
The Real Estate Authority said it will likely not reinstate Dickson’s licence.
Dickson has been unable to work as an agent since refusing the course in November 2023.
Lawyer Stephen Franks and Don Brash of Hobson’s Pledge will decide on an appeal.