A man who fired an air rifle at members of All Black Beauden Barrett's family has pleaded guilty to recklessly discharging a firearm.
Eugene Loui Nuku, 46, appeared in the Hawera District Court this morning.
The incident took place in Pungarehu on December 19.
The police summary of facts obtained by the Wanganui Chronicle stated Kevin Barrett and son Blake drove to Pungarehu Rd in a ute at about 10.30pm intending to chop down a pine tree and take it home as a Christmas tree.
"While Barrett senior was cutting down the pine tree, the defendant watched him from the front door of his house," the summary of facts said.