Kaipara hikoi leader petitions Parliament for mandatory karakia
Paturiri Toatu believes the ban was disrespectful to the Māori community overall.
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Four arrests, drugs and firearms seized in Whangārei homicide inquiry
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Man airlifted to hospital after stabbing in Paihia
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Man killed while sandboarding ignored order not to go down dunes, court hears
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Iwi leaders will meet with Kaipara Mayor - whether he wants to or not
Iwi leaders will meet with Kaipara mayor - whether he likes it or not
Opinion | Karakia controversy: If you don’t understand tikanga, you can’t be a politician
OPINION: A newly-elected mayor landed with a thump that echoed through the country.
Kaipara mayor unrepentant over ban on karakia
The mayor will not change his stance on banning karakia from council meetings.
Race Relations Commissioner calls for Kaipara to reconsider karakia ban
The mayor is standing by his decision and says he has been 'hugely supported'.
New mayor shuts down karakia at first council hui
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One dead after Dargaville crash
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Courtroom erupts following different verdicts for Whangārei brothers charged with murder
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