Tin was ordered to pay $7390 reparation to Mrs Tait's family for funeral expenses, and $2000 for emotional harm. He was also ordered to pay $15,450 reparation to Mr Cherry, and $4000 for emotional harm. He must pay reparation of $8000 immediately, two-thirds to Mr Cherry and the balance to Mrs Tait's family. Mrs Tait was killed in the crash on Frankton Rd. Tin has written letters of apology to Mr Cherry and Mrs Tait's family, and took part in a restorative justice meeting with Mrs Tait's family last Friday.

Source: Otago Daily Times February 09, 2020 23:56 UTC