Fatal assault in Te Papa carpark: Man appears in Wellington High Court 12 Apr, 2021 09:54 PM 2 minutes to read The defendant is accused of manslaughter for the incident, which happened outside Te Papa in Wellington. Photo / File The defendant is accused of manslaughter for the incident, which happened outside Te Papa in Wellington. Photo / File A man accused of manslaughter following a fatal assault outside Te Papa museum will keep his name secret for now. The 28-year-old, who had interim name suppression, is charged with killing Simon Strickland by punching him to the head. Read More The issue is expected to be fully argued at the next appearance.