Man sentenced to eight years for attempted murder

John Schuster, 44, was jointly charged with Teariki McBride earlier this year for the attempted murder of Tulo Tuala. Photo / File

A man has been sentenced to eight years in jail for attempted murder after shooting a man he perceived to be boastful and a "threat" to his family.

John Schuster, 44, was jointly charged with Teariki McBride earlier this year for the attempted murder of Tulo Tuala.

Mr Tuala was seriously injured after the shooting at Makara Beach in Wellington in April.

High Court at Wellington was told today that Mr Tuala had needed surgery after the shooting and would probably need more surgery in future.

Schuster acknowledged family with a smile as he entered the dock.

Schuster's lawyer Paul Paino said Schuster requested a 25 per cent discount for the guilty plea.

He intended to take courses in prison and was keen to make progress.

Schuster apologised to the victim's family and his own extended family.

Justice Simon France gave Schuster a 20 per cent discount.

Justice France said Schuster acknowledged the incident was in the past and he no longer saw Mr Tuala as a threat.