Family convicted on charges relating to unconsented buildings near Katikati

StuffNZ HeraldRNZSaturday 5 July 2025 · 3 outlets · 2 reports · updated

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A family living on a rural property near Katikati has been found guilty of charges involving unconsented dwellings and structures. The legal proceedings addressed multiple buildings on the site, where several families resided. The family maintains they were living simply and not causing harm.

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First reported by Stuff, Sat 5 Jul 2025, 5:00am · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 4 hours
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  2. NZ HeraldNZ Herald

    Katikati’s Reid family found guilty of unconsented building work, dwellings on rural property (opens in new tab)

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