Case update: R v Reid – sentencing and resentencing

The District Court's decisions in R v Reid [2026] NZDC 22874 and R v Reid [2026] NZDC 9363 address breaches of the Resource Management Act 1991 and Building Act 2004 related to unconsented dwellings and operations on a rural property in Aongatete, Bay of Plenty. The court found the offending deliberate, with minimal attempts to comply with council requirements. Notably, the court revisited its initial sentencing due to the defendants' failure to pay imposed fines, highlighting the judiciary's commitment to enforcing compliance with environmental and building regulations.