Well-known New Zealander charged with sexual abuse

The man will make his first appearance in the North Shore District Court later this week.

A well-known New Zealander has been charged with sexually abusing a male.

The Auckland District Court confirmed this morning that the man was accused of committing indecent assault.

He was due to have his first appearance in the North Shore District Court today, but Auckland District Court workers told the Herald that the hearing had been rescheduled.

The alleged offending occurred in Auckland in 1995 and relates to one victim.

The charge carries a maximum penalty of seven years’ imprisonment.

The man’s first appearance has been rescheduled to this Thursday.

A police spokesperson said the complainant was a male over 16.

As the matter is before the courts, the spokesperson police were limited in providing further comment.

Katie Harris is an Auckland-based journalist who covers issues including sexual assault, workplace misconduct, media, crime and justice. She joined theHeraldin 2020.

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