Dargaville calf rearer fined $15,000 for animal neglect

Monday 29 September 2025 · 3 outlets · 2 reports · updated Mon 29 Sep 2025, 3:47pm

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Vivian Philip Flett has been sentenced in the Dargaville District Court following an MPI investigation into calf treatment. Reports state that between nine and 13 calves were found dead, with others requiring euthanasia or being found underweight.

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1. StuffMon 29 Sep 2025, 2:25pm

   Dargaville calf rearer fined $15,000 after 13 calves found dead (opens in new tab)

2. 1News via RNZMon 29 Sep 2025, 3:47pm

   Northland man fined $15k for cruel treatment of calves (opens in new tab)

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