Auckland man fined $9800 for animal welfare offences

1NewsStuffMonday 8 December 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated

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Kevin Maurice Dell has been fined $9800 and received ownership restrictions after pleading guilty to three Animal Welfare Act charges. The Ministry for Primary Industries stated he failed to provide adequate care or veterinary treatment to a heifer, a bull calf, and a thoroughbred horse. He is barred from owning more than two horses and 10 cows for two years.

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First reported by 1News, Mon 8 Dec 2025, 3:31pm · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 1 minute
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