The man’s first appearance has been rescheduled to this Thursday.
A police spokesperson said the complainant was a male over 16.
As the matter is before the courts, the spokesperson police were limited in providing further comment.
Katie Harris is an Auckland-based journalist who covers issues including sexual assault, workplace misconduct, media, crime and justice. She joined theHeraldin 2020.
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