Hutt Valley woman Daryll Kirk has pleaded not guilty to murdering 39-year-old Adam Watkins last month.

The 19-year-old has elected trial by jury in the High Court in Wellington, indicating her defence will be based on self defence and the defence of others.

Adam Watkins was found dead in his driveway after reportedly going on a rampage with a machete.

Three others, 40-year-old Vaughan Andersen, 27-year-old Kyle Barnden and 38-year-old Kelly Kirk have also appeared in court, charged with helping the accused hide from police in the days after the shooting.

All four were granted bail, and are due back in court in May.