Green’s Dictionary of Slang

jute n.

In phrases

give jute to (v.) [? link to Scot. jute, a derog. term for a woman]

(N.Z.) to tease.

1988		McGill Dict. of Kiwi Sl. 50/1: give jute to kid or tease.
2003		McGill Reed Dict. of N.Z. Sl. [as cit. 1988].