David McNaughton
David McNaughton is a judge in the Manukau District Court in New Zealand, noted for his fair but firm approach to sentencing. He recently presided over the case of George Whichman, where he described Whichman's passport scheme as 'fairly premeditated' and ordered a significant prison term for his criminal activities, reflecting his commitment to upholding the law and addressing recidivism in offenders.
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Recent news mentions
Judge David McNaughton provided a letter of support for Judge Aitken during the hearing.
Judicial conduct hearing: Judge Ema Aitken questioned about alcohol consumption on night of Northern Club fracas
New Zealand· 2026-02-16
Judge David McNaughton referred to possible ‘excessive drinking’ by KC lawyer at Auckland’s Northern Club.
Judicial conduct hearing: Judge David McNaughton refers to possible ‘excessive drinking’ by KC lawyer at Auckland’s Northern ClubNew Zealand· 2026-02-13
David McNaughton is the prosecutor who described the attack on the victim lured by Eliu.
Police prepare for 500km gang funeral procession for former Head Hunter leader’s son, Mossy HinesNew Zealand· 2026-01-28
Judge David McNaughton presided over the case and provided a summary of the offending.
Child refugee sexually abused at NZ resettlement facility by refugee from another countryNew Zealand· 2025-12-12
Judge David McNaughton imposed a sentence of one year and two months’ imprisonment on Lee.
South Korean mule Gunak Lee jailed after Auckland gecko trafficking stingNew Zealand· 2025-12-05
Manukau District Court Judge David McNaughton described the passport scheme as 'fairly premeditated'.
Recidivist police impersonator George Whichman jailed again after fake passport bidNew Zealand· 2025-06-29
