Chad Parekura died in Invercargill on April 23 . Photo / Supplied
The man accused of murdering Chad Parekura on Don St in Invercargill on April 23 can now be named.
Naya Ropiu Fabian Wharekura, 27, appeared before Justice Cameron Mander in the High Court at Invercargill today for a case review hearing.
Wharekura, who appeared via audio-visual link from South Auckland, was remanded in custody to appear for a further case review hearing on October 4.
Chad's partner Heidi-Paige Hunwick described Parekura (Ngāpuhi) as a "very proud father".
"He was the most beautiful soul and proud dad you could ever meet. He was down [south] turning his life around."
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