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A man who launched a tirade of abuse at Muslims outside a mosque targeted in the Christchurch shootings is facing jail.

Daniel Nicholas Tuapawa, 33, wore a "Trump for New Zealand" T-shirt as he hurled obscenities at worshippers outside Al Noor mosque, where 42 people were shot dead just three weeks earlier.

Christchurch District Court heard that Tuapawa yelled "I am sick of these f***wits, they need to f*** off", before adding: "All Muslims are terrorists, they should get the f*** out of here" and "I'm over these Muslims and they need to leave".

Tuapawa pleaded guilty to inciting violence and faces a maximum sentence of three months in prison. He has been ordered not to go within 500m of any mosque in Christchurch.

Judge Bridget Mackintosh remanded Tuapawa on bail for sentencing on 31 July, telling the labourer: "I think a prison sentence may be appropriate in this instance."

Speaking after the hearing, Tuapawa said he had mental health problems and blamed a blackout for the incident.

He said he did not believe the things he shouted, adding: "I'm very sorry and I would shake their hand. I'm sorry, I am."

Police superintendent John Price said Tuapawa's abuse left worshippers at Al Noor mosque "understandably shaken".

He added: "Our community has no tolerance for those who target or victimise others because of their identity, and nor does police.

"This is especially so for members of our Muslim community who are already dealing with so much."

Some 50 worshippers were killed in the shootings at Al Noor mosque and Linwood Islamic Centre, an attack Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern described as "one of New Zealand's darkest days".

Alleged gunman Brenton Tarrant has been charged with 50 counts of murder and 39 of attempted murder.

He is undergoing mental health assessments to determine if he is fit to stand trial.