A family who allegedly escaped an isolation hotel in Hamilton to go and view the body of the children's father have admitted to the charge in court. None can be named for legal reasons under jurisdiction of the Youth Court. The 37-year-old mother first appeared at the Hamilton Youth Court charged with breaching the Coronavirus Health Act notice on Saturday morning. lier in proceedings Advance NZ political party co-leader, Billy Te Kahika, was asked to leave the youth court hearing. Under the Oranga Tamariki Act anyone wanting to be present during Youth Court proceedings must have permission from the judge and be whanau of a person appearing.

Source: Stuff July 29, 2020 04:48 UTC