Tony Rickard-Simms
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Tony Rickard-Simms is a defense counsel representing Umuroa, who argued for lower sentencing based on the evidence presented at trial, emphasizing his client's lack of serious prior convictions and expressing his remorse regarding the tragic events.
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Tony Rickard-Simms is Paki's counsel who acknowledged the victim impact statements in court.
Tangaroa Paki jailed for drug-driving, causing death of his best mate, Brayden Tawa, in Tauranga crashThe New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·
New Zealand· 2026-05-28
New Zealand· 2026-05-28
Tony Rickard-Simms indicated that his client, Paulette Elizabeth Main, would appeal the conviction.
Tauranga lawyer Paulette Elizabeth Main struck off after fraud convictionThe New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New Zealand· 2026-02-23
New Zealand· 2026-02-23
Defence lawyer Tony Rickard-Simms described Main as having a 'disorganised mind' and noted her mental health issues.
Former Bay of Plenty Family Court lawyer Paulette Main imprisoned for defrauding legal support schemeThe New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New Zealand· 2025-10-09
New Zealand· 2025-10-09
Tony Rickard-Simms represented Umuroa and described his client's minor past convictions.
High Court judge labels killing of Tauranga man by mobsters ‘so concerning, so outrageous’The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New Zealand· 2025-03-26
New Zealand· 2025-03-26
