We actively enforce the law by a number of means, including the prosecution of alleged offenders in appropriate cases. Here we provide summaries of those prosecutions.
Found 582 results
Fine imposed: The starting point for the fine was set at $120,000. This was reduced to $66,000 following a discounts for co-operation with the investigation, previous good character and remorse (20%) and an early guilty plea (25%).
Building and construction
Fine imposed: The starting point for the fine was set at $500,000. Discounts for guilty plea (25%), cooperation (5%), remorse (5%), reparation (5%), remedial steps (5%) and previous good character (5%) were applied. The end point for the fine was set at $225,000, which was to be paid over four years.
The Judge also took into account the company's response to the incident of engaging a health and safety expert in determining the final fine.
Agriculture
Fine imposed: The starting point was set at $500,000. Reduced to nil on account of Ruapehu Alpine Lifts Limited being in liquidation.
Adventure activities
Fine imposed: The starting point was set at $600,000. Discounts were given for good previous record (5%), co-operation (5%), reparation (5%) and remedial steps (5%). Total of 20% discount, nominal fine end point of $480,000. This was then reduced to $200,000 given financial incapacity.
Adventure activities
Fine imposed: The starting point was set at $470,000. Discounts of 25% guilty plea, 5% remorse, and reparation, 5% remedial, 5% co-operation were given. The end point of the fine was $235,000.
Manufacturing
Fine imposed: The starting point for the fine was set at $350,000. Discounts for 25% guilty plea, 5% remorse, 5% remedial, 5% support for victim, 5% co-operation, 5% good record were given. The final fine was set at $175,000.
Manufacturing
Fine imposed: Starting point of $750,000 plus 9% uplift, fine end point of $502,500 following discounts: 25% guilty plea, 5% co-operation, 5% remorse, 5% reparation, 2% remedial steps taken - total 42%
Manufacturing
Fine imposed: A starting point of $75,000 was set, following discounts of 30%, a final fine of $52,500 was ordered.
On appeal, this sum was reduced to $42,500 and discounts of 45% was given. The end fine was reduced to $23,375.
Building and construction
Fine imposed: Starting point of $500,000 reduced to $24,931.81 ($50,000 fine had been ordered at sentencing indication but consequential loss reparation was then deducted from that amount at the sentencing hearing)
Agriculture