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.
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Fine imposed: The starting point for the fine was set at $550,000, with discounts for co-operation (5%), remorse (5%), reparation (5%), previous good record (5%), guilty plea (25%). The end point for the fine has been suppressed.
Building and construction
Fine imposed: Starting point of $550,000 set, with discounts for early guilty plea (25%), cooperation, remorse and reparation (15%). The final fine was set at $20,000 due to financial impecuniosity.
Extractives
Fine imposed: The starting point was set at $540,000, reduced to $297,000 following discounts for remorse (5%), previous good character (5%), cooperation with the investigation (5%), reparation (5%) and early guilty plea (25%).
Manufacturing
Fine imposed: The starting point for the fine was set at $450,000, reduced to $270,000 following discounts for early guilty plea (25%) and cooperation, remorse, previous good character (15%). Each defendant was ordered to pay $135,000 each.
Manufacturing
Fine imposed: The starting point for the fine was set at $450,000, reduced to $270,000 following discounts for early guilty plea (25%) and cooperation, remorse, previous good character (15%). Each defendant was ordered to pay $135,000 each.
Manufacturing
Fine imposed: The starting point for the fine was set at $550,000, reduced to $440,000 following discounts for co-operation (5%), reparation (10%) and remedial steps taken (5%)
Adventure activities
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