Simon Moore
Simon Moore is a judge in New Zealand who presided over a high-profile case concerning the criminal convictions of the owners of Whakaari Management, the company behind the White Island volcano tours. In a recent ruling, he concluded that the company did not have a legal duty to ensure the safety of visitors at the volcano site, resulting in the overturning of previous convictions related to the tragic 2019 eruption that claimed 22 lives.
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Justice Simon Moore commented on the potential human cost of the methamphetamine distribution during Fakaosilea's sentencing hearing.
Ulakai Fakaosilea revealed as Comanchero who arranged 199kg drug import while in prison for 501kg shipment on 90 Mile Beach
New Zealand· 2026-05-29
Simon Moore observes that people's attitudes towards dancing change as they age.
As pistas de dança morreram. O que está a substituir esta forma de dançar? | Noite
Portugal· 2026-01-31
High Court judge Simon Moore outlined the severity of Sean Browne's actions during a sentencing.
Auckland Prison inmate Sean Browne gets extra year for prison stabbingNew Zealand· 2026-01-25
Justice Simon Moore KC will lead the inquiry.
Attorney-General Judith Collins says Tom Phillips inquiry will focus on children’s welfareNew Zealand· 2025-11-27
Simon Moore KC discusses the Chief Justice's annual report and the failings in the system it outlines.
All Blacks team announcement for Saturday's Springboks testNew Zealand· 2025-09-04
Simon Moore KC discusses the Chief Justice's annual report and the failings in the system it outlines.
NZ man vs sloth: the sleep showdownNew Zealand· 2025-09-04Former High Court Judge, Simon Moore KC, joins Garth Bray on Herald NOW to discuss the Chief Justice's annual report and the failings in the system it outlines.
MetService Severe Weather Warning: Thursday September 4thNew Zealand· 2025-09-04Former High Court Judge, Simon Moore KC, joins Garth Bray on Herald NOW to discuss the Chief Justice's annual report and the failings in the system it outlines.
Christopher Luxon attends reveal of Ikea's opening dateNew Zealand· 2025-09-04
Simon Moore KC discusses the Chief Justice's annual report and the failings in the system.
Broke Boy Taco accuses Taco Amaiz of brand confusion, owner disputesNew Zealand· 2025-09-04Former High Court Judge, Simon Moore KC, joins Garth Bray on Herald NOW to discuss the Chief Justice's annual report and the failings in the system it outlines.
UK government to ban energy drinks for under-16s - should NZ do the same?New Zealand· 2025-09-03Simon Moore KC discusses the Chief Justice's annual report and the failings in the system.
'Geopolitical tensions ratcheting up' - Xi, Putin and Kim Jong Un at military paradeNew Zealand· 2025-09-03
Justice Simon Moore, who retired from the High Court in 2024, told NZME one of his roles had been rostering judges.
Northland faces unsustainable court delays as homicide cases surgeNew Zealand· 2025-07-05
Justice Simon Moore said in a High Court decision that it was difficult to follow Fuller’s statement of claim.
Man’s $1m claim against police over helicopter harassment ‘meritless and vexatious’New Zealand· 2025-03-29
Justice Simon Moore is noted for his splendidly hirsute appearance in the New Zealand judiciary.
Polkinghorne, the reunion: Inside the Pauline Hanna pre-inquest conferenceNew Zealand· 2025-03-13
High Court Justice Simon Moore said on Friday that while WML licensed tours of the volcano, there was nothing in these agreements that gave the company control of what was happening on the island day to day.
New Zealand volcano owners' conviction over deadly eruption quashed
United Kingdom· 2025-02-28
Justice Simon Moore ruled the company did not have a duty under the relevant law to ensure that the walking tour workplace was without risks to health and safety.
White Island volcano eruption: criminal convictions for island owners thrown out | White Island volcanoUnited Kingdom· 2025-02-28