Matthew Temm
New ZealandprosecutorMale5.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Matthew Temm is a Crown prosecutor known for his work in the New Zealand legal system, particularly in cases involving financial crimes and welfare fraud. In a recent case, he argued against name suppression for Hope Spooner, a former Waipā District Council candidate who defrauded the Ministry of Social Development of over $107,000 in benefits. Temm emphasized the importance of accountability and the breach of trust inherent in Spooner's actions, which spanned nearly four years.
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Crown prosecutor Matthew Temm accepted that the sentence would likely be either community or home detention.
Former Waipā District Council candidate Hope Spooner defrauded MSD of $107k in benefitsThe New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New Zealand· 2026-08-10
New Zealand· 2026-08-10
