ɪn nˈuː zˈiːlənd lˈɔː, æt ðə fˈɜːst ɐpˈɪɹəns ʌvðɪ ɐkjˈuːzd, ðeɪ ɑːɹ ɹˈɛd ðə tʃˈɑːɹdʒᵻz ænd ˈæskt fɚɹə plˈiː.
In New Zealand law, at the first appearance of the accused, they are read the charges and asked for a plea.