Judge Bonnar
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Judge Bonnar presided over the landmark case involving Tony Gibson, determining the appropriate penalties for breaches of health and safety duties following the death of stevedore Pala’amo Kalati. The case marked a significant moment in New Zealand law, being the first instance of a CEO being convicted under the Health and Safety at Work Act.
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Judge Bonnar acknowledged Keenan's significant role in the drug trafficking operation.
UK drug trafficker Matthew Keenan jailed for Auckland meth, ketamine caseThe New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·
New Zealand· 2025-10-04
New Zealand· 2025-10-04
Judge Bonnar adjourned the sentencing hearing for Carel Viljoen after he indicated he could not pay any reparation.
Auckland businessman Carel Viljoen sacked from Beca, warned to expect prison sentence for role in $2 million scamThe New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New Zealand· 2025-06-11
New Zealand· 2025-06-11
Judge Bonnar presided over the case and stated that the penalty starting point should be $140,000.
Ports of Auckland former CEO Tony Gibson to pay $190,000 after death of stevedore Pala’amo KalatiThe New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New Zealand· 2025-02-21
New Zealand· 2025-02-21
