THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS, ARA POUTAMA AOTEAROA AND WILLIAM SPRING TAWHAI

[2024] NZHC 2640

IN THE HIGH COURT OF NEW ZEALAND CHRISTCHURCH REGISTRY

I TE KŌTI MATUA O AOTEAROA ŌTAUTAHI ROHE

CRI-2024-409-000098

[2024] NZHC 2640

UNDER

the Parole Act 2002

IN THE MATTER

of an application for an extended supervision order

BETWEEN

THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS, ARA POUTAMA AOTEAROA

Applicant

AND

WILLIAM SPRING TAWHAI

Respondent

Hearing:

12 September 2024

Appearances:

P A Currie for Applicant

M T Dempsey for Respondent

Judgment:

12 September 2024

RESULTS JUDGMENT OF EATON J

This judgment was delivered by me on …….. at ……… pursuant to Rule 11.5 of the High Court Rules

Registrar/Deputy Registrar Date:

THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS, ARA POUTAMA AOTEAROA v TAWHAI [2024] NZHC 2640 [12 September 2024]

[1] The application of the Chief Executive of the Department of Corrections (Chief Executive) for an extended supervision order (ESO) against William Spring Tawhai is granted for a term of five years and commencing on the date of Mr Tawhai’s release from custody. Reasons to follow shortly.

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Eaton J

Solicitors:

Crown Solicitors, Christchurch

Counsel:
A C Cresswell, Barrister, Auckland