Nelson man jailed after assaulting partner during alcohol-fuelled outburst
Tuesday 29 September 2026 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated 
Beau Aindow was sentenced after attacking his partner at a Nelson home. After drinking and watching videos, Aindow allegedly threw chairs at the woman, kicked her, and threatened her with a serrated knife. The incident occurred when the victim refused to provide him with more alcohol.
Key facts
4 facts
- Beau Aindow was sentenced to 11 months' imprisonment on Tuesday in Nelson District Court
- The assault took place on 21 May
- Aindow has 15 convictions for family violence recorded between 2010 and 2024
- A protection order was granted to the victim
The full story
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Beau Aindow, 37, was sentenced in the Nelson District Court on Tuesday to 11 months' imprisonment for assaulting his partner. The sentencing followed his guilty pleas to two charges of assaulting a person in a family relationship, common assault with a weapon, and threatening to kill or cause grievous bodily harm.
The offending occurred on 21 May after Aindow spent an afternoon drinking and watching YouTube videos of Hitler and Darth Vader. After his partner refused to give him more cider, Aindow threw her cellphone around the room and searched the house for alcohol.
Aindow threw two tall kitchen chairs at the victim, striking her arm, and kicked her in the side of the face. He then threatened her with a large serrated kitchen knife, stating, “I’m going to get you and get others”.
The victim suffered nightmares and panic attacks following the attack. Judge Tania Warburton granted a protection order and noted Aindow has 15 convictions for family violence between 2010 and 2024. Aindow was granted leave to apply to serve his sentence at a drug and alcohol rehabilitation facility.
Where reports differ
- One report states Aindow was granted leave to apply for rehabilitation, while another specifies he was granted leave to apply for home detention if a suitable facility is found
Compiled from reports by The Press and NZ Herald.
