The court heard that in February 2025 McAuley knocked on the victim’s door and claimed to be “doing rounds for gutter cleaning”. Photo / Greg BowkerSarah said her mother was deeply affected by McAuley’s offending. Photo / NZME“I want a sentence that reflects the deliberate targeting of elderly women in vulnerable positions,” she said. A litany of offending: McAuley’s scammingIn 2023, McAuley was jailed for more than two years for offending against two elderly women in 2022 – one of whom was recovering from a severe stroke. McAuley has been jailed repeatedly for ripping off elderly women.

Source: New Zealand Herald January 22, 2026 19:22 UTC