Taiki v The Queen

[2016] NZHC 2641

IN THE HIG H COURT O F NEW ZEALAND ROTORUA REGISTRY

CRI-2016-463-25 [2016] NZHC 2641

BETWEEN

TEUPOKOENGA TAIKI

Appellant

AND

THE QUEEN Respondent

Hearing:	(On the papers)
Appearances:	No appearance by or on behalf of Appellant A Hill for Respondent
Judgment:	4 November 2016

JUDGMENT O F BREWER J

Solicitors:

Gordon Pilditch (Rotorua) for Respondent

Copy to:

Appellant in person

TAIKI v THE QUEEN [2016] NZHC 2641 [4 November 2016]

[1]      On 20 June 2016, Mr Taiki filed a notice of appeal against his sentence of

three years’ imprisonment.

[2]      Mr Taiki has taken no steps to have his appeal heard.  He advised the Court that  he  intended  to  appl y  for  legal  aid.    However,  a  check with  the  legal  aid authorities on 22 September 2016 revealed that no application had been filed.

[3]      By Minute of 7 October 2016, I directed that if Mr Taiki did not advise the Cour t by 4 November 2016 that he wishes to proceed with the appeal, then his appeal would be deemed abandoned.

[4]      Nothi ng has been heard from Mr Taiki.  I deem the appeal to be abandoned and I dismiss it accordingl y.

Brewer J