"That was her take on the attitude of the writer towards her and her son - that there was overtones of racism in her remarks - it left the impression of him being racist."
The probation officer was "contemptuous" and "sarcastic" he said.
"Given the fact that the recommendation was for a short term of imprisonment, I considered that it was important that the judge got a fair report that was fairly balanced."
Mr Brown said he had been practising law since 1984, and it was the first time he had ever asked for a probation report to be re-written.
A corrections spokesman said they would definitely be considering what was said, but they were not familiar with the case so could not comment further.
Police said Tauariki and his co-accused Jeffrey Teina dressed in a police uniform and distracted workers, to allow their associates to steal cigarettes and cash.
One of the men is alleged to have claimed he was a police officer at a massage parlour in Mt Albert while his co-accused allegedly robbed the house next door.
Teina, a 30-year-old builder, was charged with entering properties, possession of cannabis, using a stolen bank card and five charges of pretending to be a police officer.
Tauariki, 20, was charged with pretending to be a police officer, entering two buildings and using the bank card. He is also charged with receiving a stolen cellphone.
Tauariki is now due to appear on January 24.