Defence lawyer Catherine Cull opposed the application, saying her client had never sought name suppression and everyone already knew who he was.
She said previous TV One coverage had used archival footage of Melrose with children who had no relation to the charges. The news item had also shown a reporter going up the steps to his home and knocking on his door, identifying his bail address. Filming in court was an added intrusion, she said.
Judge Gittos said the TV coverage was distasteful and intrusive but argued it may have been unnecessary had cameras been in court at his previous appearance. It was better that he be filmed in a controlled environment in the context of a court appearance, he said.
Melrose was accompanied at the hearing by a small group of supporters.
Acting principal Graeme Burgess said there had been no complaints about Melrose from his time at Kaikohe Christian School.
He said the Board of Trustees had put out a newsletter telling parents what the school knew, offering support and providing a phone number for anyone who wanted to make a complaint or provide information. As far as he knew no one had come forward.
While the allegations had been a shock they had not affected parents' desire to enrol their children at the school. It was already at its roll cap of 192 for next year and had a waiting list of prospective pupils.
Meanwhile, the current principal at Paihia Primary School, David Rogers, has been appointed the new principal at Kaikohe Christian School from the start of term one next year.
Mr Burgess said Mr Rogers was experienced, innovative, and full of ideas and energy.
