Kathryn Snook

Kathryn Snook

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Kathryn Snook is a panel convenor for the Parole Board, responsible for making critical decisions regarding the release of prisoners. In her role, she assesses the risk and rehabilitation progress of inmates, ensuring that public safety and victim concerns are prioritized. Recently, she signed off on the decision to release Mark Lundy, a convicted double murderer, stating that the board was satisfied he would not pose an undue risk to the community under strict parole conditions.

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Kathryn Snook said there was now 'a sense of hope' after hearing details of a plan to help Matete towards release.

Hoki Matete denied parole again but will be reconsidered in 2026, after 20 years in preventive detention
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-12-07
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Kathryn Snook said the victims had not changed how they felt about Ratima and that they did not think he should be released from prison.

Mass murderer Raymond Wahia Ratima denied parole, explains why he killed seven people
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-07-23
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Kathryn Snook is the panel convenor who signed off on the Parole Board's decision regarding Mark Lundy.

Mark Lundy parole: Decision to release convicted double murderer was not easy - Parole Board
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-05-07
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