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Trial concludes for Hamilton concrete contractor accused of fraud

Waikato TimesNZ HeraldThursday 21 August 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated

In this story Hamilton District Court

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The trial of Hamilton contractor Jason Lambert has ended in the District Court. Police allege a pattern of deceptive behaviour, while defence lawyers argue against the claims. A judge is now deciding on the charges Lambert will face before his sentencing in November.

How they headlined it

First reported by Waikato Times, Thu 21 Aug 2025, 5:10pm · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 49 minutes
  1. Waikato TimesWaikato Times

    'There is nothing sinister in it': Defence lay out their case in concreter fraud trial (opens in new tab)

  2. NZ HeraldNZ Herald

    Judge ponders Jason Lambert case: Is tradie a conman or was he simply in over his head? (opens in new tab)