Amy StuartA formerly homeless woman who was the subject of a public protest by a Dunedin MP has been convicted of drug offences. There was some online backlash at the time about the women's lifestyle but Ms Curran said that was irrelevant. Judge Flatley noted Stuart now had a place to live where she was supported. He sentenced Stuart to four months' community detention at a Green Island address as well as 12 months' intensive supervision. "You need to deal with those addiction problems and if what's required is a residential programme then that should happen," Judge Flatley said.

Source: Otago Daily Times May 01, 2018 16:30 UTC