The man accused of murdering Connor Morris will retain name suppression after his lawyer filed an appeal this afternoon.
The 33-year-old West Auckland man's case was called at the High Court in Auckland yesterday.
His lawyer Marie Dyhrberg, QC, entered a not guilty plea on behalf of her client and asked for name suppression to continue until his next appearance because of significant danger to the man and his family.
However, Justice Timothy Brewer declined the application saying most people in the community knew the alleged killer's name.
Ms Dyhrberg has confirmed she's filed papers with the Court of Appeal this afternoon.
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