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The father of a child who allegedly shot and killed a man while hunting in Gisborne has been charged with manslaughter.
The 39-year-old man appeared in the Gisborne District Court on Monday, where a new charge of manslaughter was added to existing charges of unlawful possession of a firearm and possession of cannabis.
Stuff reported the father did not enter a plea and was remanded to appear in the High Court at Gisborne later this month. The man cannot yet be named.
After his death, Atkins was remembered fondly online by his former partner and the mother of his children, who promised she would make sure they knew how much he had loved them.
John Atkins, 44, of Tolaga Bay, was shot and killed on a hunting trip on Tauwhareparae Rd in August. Photo / Supplied
“You have been ripped away from us far too soon, but we will always be proud of you,” Atkins’ former partner said.
“I promise you our kids will grow up remembering how much you loved them and knowing what a truly good man you were. I will be forever thankful for the years we had together.
