Court Summary - at a glance
Date of offence:
26 September 2013
Plea:
Guilty
Decision:
Convicted
Final decision date:
Fine imposed:
$61,000
Safety lessons learned:
Not applicable
Defendant name:
Ruapehu Alpine Lifts
Industry:
Arts and recreation
Date of offence:
26 September 2013
Facts in brief:
Between 26 and 27 September 2013, there was a spill of approximately 19,000 litres of diesel from the Turoa ski-field into the Makotuku Stream. This spill subsequently contaminated the potable water supply for the Raetihi township.
Offence section:
S109(1)(e)(i) Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Act 1996
Date(s) charged:
Court:
Ohakune - District Court
Plea:
Guilty
Final decision date:
Decision:
Convicted
Fine imposed:
$61,000
Maximum fine available:
3 months imprisonment and/or $500,000 and an additional $50,000 fine for every day of a continuing offence.
Reparation:
$0
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