In New Zealand law, at the first appearance of the accused, they are read the charges and asked for a plea.
ɪn nˈuː zˈiːlənd lˈɔː, æt ðə fˈɜːst ɐpˈɪɹəns ʌvðɪ ɐkjˈuːzd, ðeɪ ɑːɹ ɹˈɛd ðə tʃˈɑːɹdʒᵻz ænd ˈæskt fɚɹə plˈiː.