The 54-year-old man charged with the murder of Christchurch woman Bronwyn Mary Sadler, 47, continues to be assessed at a psychiatric hospital.
The man, who has name suppression, was due in court this morning for a discussion about whether his identity should continue to be protected.
However, he did not appear when his case called at a Christchurch District Court session at Nga Hau e Wha marae.
The unemployed man continues to be remanded in custody without plea at Hillmorton psychiatric hospital in Christchurch.
The case will next be heard on March 2.
