A dispute between a father and son resulted in a sky decoder getting smashed on their kitchen floor.
Robert Barnes pleaded guilty at Whanganui District Court on Tuesday to changes related to contravening a protection order.
Police prosecutor Rachel Willemsen told Judge Phillip Crayton police were called to the scene after Barnes and his father began an argument with a neighbour.
Reportedly, during the argument Barnes' father told him to be quiet and Barnes took exception at being told what to do.
Barnes then proceeded to throw food items that included meat and bread at his father.
He also picked up a sky decoder and smashed it on their kitchen floor.