Auckland richlister’s company sentenced after ex-landfill pollutes Manukau Harbour

Wednesday 30 September 2026 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Thu 1 Oct, 12:47pm

Five years after a cyclist complained, a company owned by wealthy ‘philanthropist’ John Sax has been sentenced for fouling a Māngere inlet with waste.

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First reported by RNZ, Wed 30 Sep, 3:39pm · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 21 hours

RNZWed 30 Sep, 3:39pm

Auckland property developer fined for unconsented earthworks at former landfill (opens in new tab)
The PostThu 1 Oct, 12:47pm

Auckland richlister’s company sentenced after ex-landfill pollutes Manukau Harbour (opens in new tab)