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A Tākaka couple facing charges relating to the final day of the protest occupation of Wellington's Parliament grounds are fighting to keep their names secret.

The couple appeared in the Nelson District Court on Monday. The 29-year-old man faces charges of intentional damage and doing a dangerous act with intent, while the 29-year-old woman is charged with doing a dangerous act with intent and rioting.

There is only one reason to apply for name suppression. Being ashamed of your actions.

It might be they have a business they don't want affected; that, or they haven't the courage of their convictions.

Mummy and Daddy might be someone important...

Yup. And not prepared to wear the shame.

We should bring back the stocks. It might improve behaviour.

Name and shame