R v Rauhihi

The case of R v Rauhihi involved the sentencing of Tramayne Rauhihi for various drug supply and possession charges. Rauhihi pleaded guilty to supplying methamphetamine and cocaine, as well as possessing these drugs for supply. The court heard that Rauhihi was part of a drug supply network operated by the Tribesmen Motorcycle gang in Christchurch. He was involved in transporting cash and drugs between Auckland and Christchurch. The court determined that Rauhihi's role was that of a transporter under the direction of others within the gang. The starting point for sentencing was set at 11 years' imprisonment, reflecting the seriousness of the drug quantities involved and Rauhihi's role, albeit at the lower end of the spectrum. The court considered various mitigating factors, including Rauhihi's guilty plea, remorse, rehabilitative efforts, and his background circumstances. After applying deductions for these factors and time spent on electronically monitored bail, the court sentenced Rauhihi to two years and ten months' imprisonment, to be served concurrently on all charges. The start date of the sentence was deferred to allow Rauhihi to travel from Auckland to Christchurch for sentencing.