Bernard McGrath made a remand appearance on Monday in the Christchurch District Court, where defence counsel Phillip Allan said he had just filed a notice of opposition to the extradition application.
Judge David Saunders remanded McGrath, 65, on continued bail.
Judge Saunders was critical of the media for pursuing McGrath down the street after his last court appearance two weeks ago and said he had given permission for in-court filming at this appearance so that the matter could be dealt with in a dignified way.
He was concerned Allan said the scene outside the courthouse had been even worse on this occasion.
“It is not proper for this man or any others to be chased along the street with cameras and microphones being thrust in their face,” Judge Saunders said.
“I would hope these comments have been taken on board.”