R v Rewa

[2018] NZHC 1846

IN THE HIGH COURT OF NEW ZEALAND AUCKLAND REGISTRY

I TE KŌTI MATUA O AOTEAROA TĀMAKI MAKAURAU ROHE

CRI-1997-404-198997

[2018] NZHC 1846

THE QUEEN

v

MALCOLM REWA

Hearing:

30 July 2018

Appearances:

G Kayes for Crown

P F Chambers for Defendant

Judgment:

6 August 2018

RESULT JUDGMENT OF VENNING J

This judgment was delivered by me on 6 August 2018 at 2.15 pm, pursuant to Rule 11.5 of the High Court Rules.

Registrar/Deputy Registrar Date……………

Solicitors:           Kayes Fletcher Walker Ltd, Auckland

Henley-Smith Law, Auckland Counsel:  Paul F Chambers, Auckland

R v MALCOLM REWA [2018] NZHC 1846 [6 August 2018]

Summary

[1]                I am satisfied that Mr Rewa can receive a fair trial in accordance with his right under s 25(a) NZBORA, and that it is in the interests of justice for the trial to proceed.

Result

[2]The application for discharge and/or stay is dismissed.