Timothy Tu’uaki Rolleston-Bryan, 4, also known as Timoti, died on March 28, 2025, after being injured at a property in Katikati.
Three dogs were later seized and euthanised by the Western Bay of Plenty District Council.
Police announced they had charged a 35-year-old woman on March 9.
She was originally set to appear in New Plymouth today, but the appearance was moved to Tauranga.
Bijou Johnson is a multimedia journalist based in the Bay of Plenty. A passionate writer and reader, she grew up in Tauranga and developed a love for journalism while exploring various disciplines at university. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Classical Studies from Massey University.