26 Jun 2015

Name suppression for masturbating teacher

4:33 pm on 26 June 2015

Name suppression remains in force for a former teacher who masturbated in an empty classroom, so a judge can decide if there should be a permanent order.

The man was found guilty last month in the Auckland District Court of an indecent act in a public place.

The judge decided his name should be made public, but his lawyer took the matter to the High Court.

At the High Court in Auckland today, lawyers discussed whether there were grounds for suppression orders.

The judge reserved her decision, and continued the existing orders until she decides.