The man accused of murdering George Taiaroa has this morning entered a not guilty plea to the charge.
Quinton Paul Winders, 45, appeared in the High Court at Rotorua this morning and pleaded not guilty.
He has been remanded in custody.
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The trial is set down to start on August 8 and will last four weeks. A case review hearing will be held on March 2.