Lisa Preston

Lisa Preston

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Justice Lisa Preston is a judge who presided over the trial and sentencing of John Hope Muchirahondo, emphasizing the severe impact of his crimes on the victims and the need for strong legal repercussions to deter future offenses.

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Justice Lisa Preston is presiding over the trial in the High Court at Nelson.

Nelson court hears of unexplained infant illness in case of alleged medical child abuse
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-02-19
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Justice Lisa Preston found the Youth Court judge had made an error in not making the sixth youth’s sentence equal to his two peers.

‘Most culpable’ member of Christchurch teenage gay bashing ring fought for a lesser sentence
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-12-18
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Justice Lisa Preston said she was satisfied Holder’s actions from the moment of the shooting were not those of someone acting in self-defence but someone who was angry and acted in the moment.

Couple James Arthur Holder and Leanne Maree Crighton sentenced for their roles in Christchurch murder
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-12-17
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The trial is being heard by Justice Lisa Preston, who is expected to sum up on Thursday.

James Holder tells court gun went off during fight with David Bridgwater
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-10-28
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The murder trial is being heard by Justice Lisa Preston.

James Arthur Holder murder trial: Emotional 111 call played to Christchurch jury
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-10-15
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Justice Lisa Preston is presiding over the trial of James Arthur Holder.

Christchurch murder trial told of drug sale hours before David Bridgwater shot dead
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-10-14
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The trial is being heard by Justice Lisa Preston and is set down for five weeks.

Christchurch trial: James Holder shot David Bridgwater but says it was self-defence
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-10-13
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Justice Lisa Preston presided over the judicial review proceedings concerning Waipareira's deregistration.

Waipareira Trust goes to court to block charity deregistration
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-07-10
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Justice Lisa Preston outlined every offence Muchirahondo had been convicted of during the sentencing.

Christchurch serial rapist and sexual predator John Hope Muchirahondo jailed for 23 years
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-03-14
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