Companies fined $200k after forestry trucker’s death on private road
The Thames District Court found the corner’s turning diameter was 7.5m less than the minimum standard for his…
Feilding plumber Aaron Goldsack fined for ‘negligent, incompetent’ gas and plumbing work
Goldsack has been fined $4500 and ordered to pay $11,286 towards the costs of the investigation, prosecution and…
Takapuna beachfront home owner fined $21,000 for illegal pōhutukawa trimming
The maximum penalty for such offending was a $300,000 fine, but Tee argued that the starting point should…
Tauranga homeless fined as council and police clear Sulphur Point camp
One homeless person, Samantha Bradley, provided a video of a vehicle being towed. Her own dog, Marley, was…
Taupō Four Square Tauhara fined $80k for exploiting migrant workers
Foodstuffs North Island, which controls the FourSquare, New World and Pak’nSave brands, said the company was “shocked and…
Co-operative Bank ordered to pay $2.48m over unlawful customer fees
“I am satisfied that the penalty proposed is sufficient to contribute to deterring others from running the risk…
Auckland townhouse developer UCon Construction fined for sediment runoff breaches
There was “no doubt that sediment continued to leave the property”, despite the installation of controls at the…
The Warehouse fined $234,000 over kids’ toy safety breaches
Safety a ‘non‑negotiable priority’ Fairley said the commission’s key grievance was the packaging, not the toy itself. “It…
Ikana New Zealand Limited fined $20,000 over illegal live green-lipped mussels
The controlled area notice has been in place across areas of the South Island since 2015. In October…
Alderson Logistics and Supa Shavings fined $420k over illegal acquisitions
Pre-acquisition, ABS Carriers and Supa Shavings were the largest suppliers of bulk wood shavings in the region with…
Pak’nSave parking fines: Shoppers hit with $85 tickets after big shops
Foodstuffs was sorry Rautela had endured a “frustrating” experience in getting his ticket waived, spokesman Stefan Herrick said.…
ASB fined $2.1 million for misleading more than 25,000 customers
“Customers are entitled to rely on their bank to apply discounts and fee exemptions accurately. ASB failed to…