During his appearance Harding - who was representing himself - repeatedly questioned what his charges were.
Police had initially sought him on driving related offences.
The JP - who later asked Hawke's Bay Today not to be named - told him he was facing a number of outstanding matters, as well as new charges related to burglary, and protection order breaches.
He disputed being a burglar and when the protection order breach was mentioned, Harding told the JP she could "throw that out right now".
As Harding was taken from the dock after his appearance, he said if a certain person was not released from prison, "I'm going to kill a cop every day".
He said he would "get my boys to do it". As he returned to the cells, the court could hear him yelling gang phrases.
When asked if Police had a response to this threat, acting Hawke's Bay Area Commander Inspector Dean Clifford remained tight-lipped.
He said police were unable to comment on this as it was before the courts, "as such Hawke's Bay Police will allow the court process to take place".
When asked whether this could result in subsequent charges against Harding, Mr Clifford said "police respond to events with its resources based on what is appropriate at the time".
He could not provide any specifics around what police might think appropriate in this instance.
After evading police Harding was finally arrested on Thursday afternoon. Earlier that day the armed offenders squad ( AOS) had been called to a Te Awa Ave property, in Napier South, in search of him, but he was not found.
He was apprehended hours later on McGrath St, after being spotted by an off duty police officer.
Yesterday residents of McGrath St told Hawke's Bay Today the arrest seemed to go relatively smoothly, with many not even realising the incident had taken place.
An employee at Downey's City Butchery said they had not realised anything was happening until a swarm of police arrived.
He estimated there were between eight and ten police cars on McGrath St at one point, but said the arrest itself had been "pretty quiet".
Yesterday's AOS search was the latest in a series carried out by police in pursuit of Harding - in late January another AOS callout was sparked when he reportedly barricaded himself in a Napier house.
The owners of the Tamatea property in question said this "destroyed" their property, forcing them to move into a motel. The owners said they had assured police no one was inside.
THE STORY SO FAR
January 20: Police announce they are seeking Harding, who had a warrant for arrest for driving related offences. They say he is considered dangerous and should not be approached.
January 27: The armed offenders squad are called to a Tamatea property, where Harding is believed to be. He is not found at the address.
January 30: The owners of the Tamatea property tell Hawke's Bay Today the raid "destroyed" their home, forcing them to move into a motel - despite their assurances to police that no one was inside.
February 10: Police issue a warning to any people helping Harding evade them.
March 2 morning: The armed offenders squad is called to a Napier South property after receiving information Harding may have been staying there. Again, he is not found at the address.
March 2 afternoon: Harding is finally arrested after being spotted by an off-duty police officer on McGrath St, Napier.
March 3: He appears in Hastings District Court, and makes threats toward police officers.
