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Napier woman sentenced to supervision for harassing neighbours

A Napier woman has been sentenced to two years of intensive supervision for harassment, including cutting down trees.

Skinny McBuntu

A Napier woman has been sentenced to two years of intensive supervision following harassment of neighbours. A judge described the cutting of trees as a cynical act of harassment. She has been warned she could face prison if the behaviour continues.

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Stuff

Woman who harassed neighbours is barred from returning home for two years

Napier woman Mary O’Neill, 62, was sentenced to two years of intensive supervision on Thursday.

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NZ Herald

Former Alliance candidate Mary O’Neill sentenced for harassment of Napier neighbours

A judge called the cutting of trees 'a cynical act of harassment' towards a neighbour.

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RNZ

Former Alliance candidate Mary O’Neill sentenced for harassment of Napier neighbours

Mary O'Neill has been warned she could end up in prison if she does not stop.

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