Hetaraka v The King

[2024] NZHC 519

IN THE HIGH COURT OF NEW ZEALAND AUCKLAND REGISTRY

I TE KŌTI MATUA O AOTEAROA TĀMAKI MAKAURAU ROHE

CRI-2024-404-54

[2024] NZHC 519

BETWEEN

LENA RINGATU HETARAKA

Appellant

AND

THE KING

Respondent

Hearing:

11 March 2024

Counsel:

J Yi for Appellant

Mr Bell for Respondent

Judgment:

12 March 2024

RESULT JUDGMENT OF BECROFT J

[Reasons to follow]

Solicitors/Counsel:

J Yi, Barrister, Auckland Meredith Connell, Auckland

Copy to: Registrar, Auckland District Court

HETARAKA v R [2024] NZHC 519 [12 March 2024]

[1]    At the conclusion of argument in this appeal yesterday, I was advised that Ms Hetaraka has a 10am hearing today to consider home detention. Leave to apply for home detention was granted by the Sentencing Judge as, at the time of sentencing, Ms Hetaraka did not have an address. She now has what is said to be a suitable address.

[2]    For the purpose of today’s scheduled District Court hearing, I advise that her appeal against sentence has been successful. The term of imprisonment imposed on her is reduced from 14 months to 10 months’ imprisonment. Leave to apply for home detention, originally granted by the Sentencing Judge, is preserved.

[3]Reasons will follow.

Becroft J