Name suppression for an alleged sex offender who wanted to keep his identify secret to protect ticket sales in an amateur drama production he was involved in has lapsed.
Hawke's Bay Today can now reveal Napier man Paul John Collier has been charged with doing an indecent act on a female teenager and sexual connection with a young person.
The 53-year-old appeared in the Hastings District Court on Tuesday where his defence lawyer Matthew Dixon applied for continued interim name suppression.
The court heard the man, who was supported by his mother in court, sought continued name suppression because it may affect ticket sales of an amateur dramatic production he was involved in.
Mr Dixon said the production was a family affair and the accused was a lighting technician but had since ceased his involvement.