A Whanganui woman who hit her former sister-in-law from behind at a supermarket asked for community service over emotion harm and reparation.
Tracey Anne Watty pleaded guilty to the assault charge when she appeared in the Whanganui District Court on Thursday.
Defence lawyer Anna Brosnahan said Watty's relationship with the victim was past the point of restorative justice.
"She would prefer to do community work than pay emotional harm and reparation," Miss Brosnahan said.
Judge Phillip Cooper said the incident happened at a supermarket which was a very public place.