A man who allegedly left a fake bomb at Dunedin Airport just days after the Christchurch terror attack will keep his identity under wraps for at least a month.
The 30-year-old appeared in the Dunedin District Court yesterday after being charged under the Aviation Crimes Act.
It is alleged he left an "imitation explosive device" at "a security-enhanced area" in the airport on March 17.
The charge carries a maximum penalty of five years' imprisonment.
Yesterday the defendant was represented by duty lawyer Louise Garthwaite, who pleaded not guilty on his behalf.
He elected trial by jury and was released on bail with the consent of police.
The court heard the man had already surrendered his passport to the officer in charge of the case, Detective Sergeant John McDade.
Police were also unopposed to suppression being granted in the defendant's favour.
Judge Michael Turner made the order, which will be reviewed next month, and permanently suppressed the name of his employer.
After the item was found last month, the airport was closed, an international flight was turned back to Australia and domestic flights were diverted.
Defence Force personnel from Christchurch neutralised the device, which police said at the time was a black laptop bag.
A note was also found at the scene, police confirmed.
The defendant was bailed to a Dunedin address and his passport was to be given to the registrar of the court.
Other bail conditions barred him from going to Dunedin Airport, and from contacting his employer.
He must also report to the Dunedin Central Police Station twice a week.
