The prominent former political figure found guilty of eight sex crimes dating back to the 1990s can continue to keep his name secret for now.
It can be reported he is not an MP.
Two weeks ago, the man was found guilty of eight historical sexual offences against two teenage boys.
Today, he applied for interim name suppression to continue until his sentencing on November 22.
This was rejected by the court but defence counsel Ian Brookie indicated an appeal would be filed.
The man's legal team have 20 working days to lodge the appeal.
Last month, the prosecution had argued the man took advantage of his position as a mentor of two teenage boys at a sports club.
It said he supplied them with alcohol and abused them while they were intoxicated and vulnerable. The offences were said to have occurred in Waikato and Auckland.
Meanwhile the defence had told the jury the events did not happen and the complainants' accounts were untruthful.
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