A teenager accused of murdering a 20-year-old on a North Canterbury farm can now be named.

Heath Eric Morris entered a Not Guilty plea at the High Court in Christchurch today

His lawyer said they would not seek continued name suppression.

The 18-year-old is accused of killing Oliver Johnston in June, whose body was found on the property in Woodend Beach, after a two-day hunt by police.

Morris was remanded in custody until next month - when he'll apply for electronically-monitored bail