5 Apr 2023
WATENE v R [2023] NZHC 441
- Citation
- [2023] NZHC 441
- Court
- High Court
The five year overall starting point was within range given the combined seriousness of arson, assault and related offending; however material post‑sentencing changes (substantial voluntary payments from KiwiSaver and ongoing weekly payments, demonstrated remorse and steps towards alcohol treatment) justified a fresh sentence reducing the starting point by 30% and substituting 12 months home detention for imprisonment, and reducing reparation to $30,000 with credit for amounts already paid.