Nelson man jailed for 20 months after detaining meter reader

Thursday 12 June 2025 · 4 outlets · 3 reports · updated Thu 12 Jun 2025, 8:12pm

Paul Hogarty, a man in his 70s, has been sentenced to 20 months in prison for kidnapping a power meter reader. The incident occurred at a rural property near Nelson in June 2023. The victim, a woman in her 60s, was left terrified by the ordeal.

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1. StuffThu 12 Jun 2025, 5:25pm

   Man ‘kidnapped’ power meter reader in traumatic ordeal (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldThu 12 Jun 2025, 5:53pm

   Nelson property owner jailed for 20 months after ‘kidnapping’ meter reader (opens in new tab)

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3. Otago Daily TimesThu 12 Jun 2025, 8:12pm

   Property owner jailed after 'kidnapping' meter reader (opens in new tab)