Timaru drug supply networkThe High Court at Christchurch today heard he frequented gang meetings in Christchurch, but lived in Timaru, where he ran a drug supply network. Crown prosecutor Abbie Hollingworth said that while he was not the most senior member, he was an important link in the chain of a drug supply line between Auckland and Christchurch. Hollingworth said he had autonomy and a management function over the Timaru drug supply network. Defence lawyer Olivia Jarvis said drug addiction was a key driver in his offending, but Justice Jonathan Eaton disagreed, saying Bolstad was driven by gang membership. “It’s not addiction to drugs; it’s addiction to his gang.”Justice Eaton said Bolstad was at high risk of reoffending.

Source: New Zealand Herald February 10, 2026 01:47 UTC