Geoffrey Venning
Justice Geoffrey Venning is a New Zealand judge known for his rulings in civil and criminal cases. Recently, he presided over a case involving Westpac, where he determined that the bank's failures in delivering agreed benefits to customers were due to insufficient systems rather than deliberate misconduct. His judgment emphasized the importance of trust in the relationship between financial institutions and their clients.
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Justice Geoffrey Venning presided over the case involving Jamie MacArthur.
More restrictions sought for 501 Jamie MacArthur, deported to NZ after Melbourne rape
New Zealand· 2026-02-28
High court judge Geoffrey Venning sentenced Lee to life imprisonment with a minimum non-parole period of 17 years.
Mother who hid children’s bodies in suitcases jailed for life in New Zealand | New Zealand
United Kingdom· 2025-11-26
Justice Geoffrey Venning is set to decide the minimum terms of imprisonment for the convicted murderers.
Zak Kameta, Matthew Snaylam, Hassan Al Fadhli found guilty of murdering Jayden Mamfredos in AucklandNew Zealand· 2025-11-19
Justice Geoffrey Venning is overseeing the trial and will sum up the case for the jurors.
Jayden Mamfredos death: Arguments conclude in Auckland murder trial of Zak Kameta, Matthew Snaylam and Hassan Al FadhliNew Zealand· 2025-11-14
Justice Geoffrey Venning ordered the defendant to remain in custody to await a sentencing hearing.
Grey Lynn shooting: Kayden Stanaway pleads guilty to murder of Maxwel-Dee RepiaNew Zealand· 2025-10-14
Justice Geoffrey Venning presided over the trial of Jasmine Lee.
How the insanity defence fell apart: Steve Braunias on the trial of Jasmine (Hakyung) LeeNew Zealand· 2025-10-11
Justice Geoffrey Venning is presiding over the trial of Hakyung Lee.
Defence psychiatrist appears to reverse course in Hakyung Lee’s Auckland murder trialNew Zealand· 2025-09-18
Justice Geoffrey Venning is presiding over the trial.
Auckland suitcase double-murder trial: Counsellor recalls Hakyung Lee’s ‘crisis of faith’New Zealand· 2025-09-12
Justice Geoffrey Venning is overseeing the trial of Hakyung Lee.
Grim details of 'suitcase murder' revealed in courtUnited Kingdom· 2025-09-09
Justice Geoffrey Venning recorded not guilty pleas from Hakyung Lee.
Trial begins for woman accused of murdering her two children
Australia· 2025-09-08Justice Geoffrey Venning presided over the appeal hearing for Iain Stables.
Former shock jock Iain Stables faces sentencing for Auckland ute assaultNew Zealand· 2025-07-18
Justice Geoffrey Venning became ill, leading to the abandonment of the trial.
Tribesmen gang’s alleged ‘hotbox’ murder of member Mark ‘Shark’ HohuaNew Zealand· 2025-06-16
Justice Geoffrey Venning became ill, leading to the abandonment of the trial after a week.
Tribesmen gang’s alleged ‘hotbox’ murder of member Mark ‘Shark’ HohuaNew Zealand· 2025-06-16Justice Geoffrey Venning heard the Medical Council’s appeal and dismissed the application to suspend the doctor.
Doctor avoids conviction and suspension for drugging and filming med studentNew Zealand· 2025-05-18
In his ruling, Justice Geoffrey Venning said he accepted Westpac’s submission that there was no suggestion that its conduct was deliberate or wilfully misleading.
Westpac fined $3.25m for misleading customersNew Zealand· 2025-05-02