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Rugby Team Manager Sentenced for $12K Theft

12/30/2025

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  • Marise Martin, who managed a children's rugby team, was charged with theft for mishandling about $12,000 raised for a 2022 trip.
  • Parents believed the funds were deposited into the rugby club's account, but they instead went into Martin's personal account, causing issues during the trip.
  • At the Hutt Valley District Court, Judge David Laurenson sentenced Marise Martin to six months of community detention for breach of trust.