Former Manager Sentenced After Theft | Auckland News

Auckland News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Sep 5, 2026 · 1m

A former scaffolding branch manager, Kane Ranui, has been sentenced to eight months home detention after stealing $45,500 worth of equipment and selling it three times — a crime that shattered his six-year clean record. Motivated by financial pressure for his family, Ranui admitted guilt early and tried to make amends, even dipping into his KiwiSaver to repay the debt. His employer praised his work ethic, while victims — including a building company owner who paid in good faith and the scaffolding firm that trusted him — suffered emotional and financial harm. The judge sided with…