Kirsten Lummis
Kirsten Lummis is a judge known for her involvement in significant criminal cases in New Zealand. She presided over the recent sentencing of Charles Afeaki, emphasizing the complex nature of his case and the challenges of addressing historic abuse while balancing the circumstances that have changed over the decades.
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Justice Kirsten Lummis said she did not feel that remorse within the pre-sentence report.
Auckland businessman who took $773k in ANZ commissions gets home detention
New Zealand· 2025-12-16
Judge Kirsten Lummis added two months to Afeaki's sentence for the abuse of a 12-year-old in 1975.
Ex-Marist brother and serial paedophile Charles Afeaki denied paroleNew Zealand· 2025-11-18
Judge Kirsten Lummis noted the aggravating features of Chen's offending during sentencing.
Crown takes Mount Maunganui house, cash, Rolex, car after Hongxia May Chen hired illegal sex workersNew Zealand· 2025-09-16
Judge Kirsten Lummis presided over Zhang's sentencing and highlighted the need for deterrence.
NZ’s first SMS blaster attack was orchestrated from China, with help from Auckland teenNew Zealand· 2025-07-27
Judge Kirsten Lummis granted the man interim name suppression and released him on bail before a Crown case review in October.
Former Auckland teacher facing rape, sexual abuse charges against multiple victimsNew Zealand· 2025-07-21
Judge Kirsten Lummis presided over the sentencing of Sean Clifford and Jamaica Faletoilalo.
Australian visitors Sean Clifford, Jamaica Faletoilalo jailed for Auckland cocaine smuggling plotNew Zealand· 2025-06-14
Kirsten Lummis is the judge who sentenced Charles Afeaki to 25 months' imprisonment.
Auckland, Invercargill abuse: Stream of accusations continue for ex-Marist Brother teacher Charles AfeakiNew Zealand· 2025-06-07
Judge Lummis presided over Nacagilevu's sentencing and acknowledged his rehabilitation efforts.
Former bank employee Watesoni Nacagilevu sentenced for role in drug syndicate, money launderingNew Zealand· 2025-06-01
Judge Kirsten Lummis oversaw the trial of Wayne Henry.
Auckland serial sexual offender Wayne Henry jailed for 23 yearsNew Zealand· 2025-05-28
Auckland District Court Judge Kirsten Lummis noted the premediation and gloating of Thorner-Harrison.
Bay of Plenty man Glenn Forsyth sentenced for shooting dog on his propertyNew Zealand· 2025-03-08
Judge Kirsten Lummis described Thorner-Harrison's attack as brazen and vicious during sentencing.
Auckland man B.J. Thorner-Harrison jailed for North Shore bottle shop robbery, stabbing and guard attackNew Zealand· 2025-03-08
Auckland District Court Judge Kirsten Lummis said at the 20-year-old Glenfield resident’s sentencing in January, noting his premediation and his gloating.
Wellington Pride parade: Man Up protesters disrupt event, crowd responds with unityNew Zealand· 2025-03-08
Judge Kirsten Lummis presided over the sentencing of Thorner-Harrison, noting the premediation and gloating during the crime.
Auckland fatal crash: Motorcyclist dies in accident at Flat BushNew Zealand· 2025-03-08Judge Kirsten Lummis explained the complexities of sentencing Charles Afeaki.
Ex-Marist Brother Charles Afeaki faces fourth sentencing for student abuse in Auckland, InvercargillNew Zealand· 2025-03-02