Millie Elder pleads not guilty to drugs charges

Broadcaster Paul Holmes' stepdaughter Millie Elder, who faces three drugs charges and one of shoplifting, was remanded on bail when she appeared in court today.

Elder, who will turn 21 on Thursday, appeared in Papakura District Court to face two charges of possession of methamphetamine, one charge of possession of cannabis, and one of theft.

During her brief appearance, Elder, listed as unemployed, pleaded not guilty to all charges.

Judge Sharon McAuslan remanded her on bail until a call-over on July 23, when a date for a hearing will be set.

Elder now faces charges in three different courts and a possible jail term.

Earlier this month, she appeared in Waitakere District Court to face a charge of possession of a Class A drug, which carries a maximum term of six months' imprisonment.

Elder pleaded not guilty to the charge and she was ordered to reappear for a status hearing on August 3.

She was bailed to an address by Judge Lisa Tremewan, and ordered not to consume drugs or alcohol, or to possess drugs paraphernalia.

E ld er is also due to appear in Auckland District Court on June 29 for a defended hearing related to alleged offending in September last year.

The charges are possessing cannabis oil, ecstasy, P, and receiving stolen property worth more than $1000.

Elder's latest appearance comes just three days after a glitzy charity fundraiser was held at Auckland's SkyCity on Saturday night to fight methamphetamine use.

The event, hosted by Holmes, raised $65,000 through an auction and ticket sales.

- NZPA