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Case number 190884

prosecution

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

  • December 2022Dec 2022
    In December 2022 the Court of Appeal assigned a one-day hearing date of 5 September 2023.
  • August 2022Aug 2022
    The Crown seeks leave to appeal the verdict.
  • July 2022Jul 2022
    Two defendants found not guilty following a three-week trial.
  • September 2020Sep 2020
    SFO announces on 29 September that charges had been filed against two defendants.
  • September 2020Sep 2020
    SFO files charges against two defendants in the North Shore District Court on 23 September.
  • February 2020Feb 2020
    SFO announces commencement of an investigation in relation to the New Zealand First Foundation on 18 February.
  • February 2020Feb 2020
    SFO announces receipt of a Police referral in relation to the New Zealand First Foundation on 13 February.