prosecution | Case number: 190884

NZ First Foundation & Others

Two defendants were acquitted in July 2022 following a three-week trial. The decision is currently subject to an appeal process.

Case Timeline

• Dec 2022

  In December 2022 the Court of Appeal assigned a one-day hearing date of 5 September 2023.

• Aug 2022

  The Crown seeks leave to appeal the verdict.

• Jul 2022

  Two defendants found not guilty following a three-week trial.

• Sep 2020

  SFO announces on 29 September that charges had been filed against two defendants.

• Sep 2020

  SFO files charges against two defendants in the North Shore District Court on 23 September.

• Feb 2020

  SFO announces commencement of an investigation in relation to the New Zealand First Foundation on 18 February.

• Feb 2020

  SFO announces receipt of a Police referral in relation to the New Zealand First Foundation on 13 February.