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Judge Resentences Family, Dismisses Fine Payment Claim in Tauranga

5/9/2026

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Judge Reid dismissed the family's claim that the Financial Markets Authority blocked a fine payment, saying the payment was never made.
He resentenced each member in Tauranga District Court to a $1,250 fine plus community work or detention, granting a one-month extension to meet the council’s enforcement order.
Council general manager Alison Curtis said any future development must follow the standard consenting process once the site complies with current orders.

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Judge Reid dismissed the family's claim that the Financial Markets Authority blocked a fine payment, saying the payment was never made.
He resentenced each member in Tauranga District Court to a $1,250 fine plus community work or detention, granting a one-month extension to meet the council’s enforcement order.
Council general manager Alison Curtis said any future development must follow the standard consenting process once the site complies with current orders.