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Probe Clears Manurewa Marae; Maori Leaders Decry 'Witch Hunt'

10/3/2025

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The Serious Fraud Office (SFO) and police found insufficient evidence for a criminal investigation into Manurewa Marae about alleged Census 2023 data and Covid-19 vaccination information misuse.
The inquiry began in June 2024 after concerns raised by the Prime Minister and the Minister for the Public Service.
Te Pati Maori President John Tamihere calls the probe a "witch hunt" against Maori.

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Story summary

The Serious Fraud Office (SFO) and police found insufficient evidence for a criminal investigation into Manurewa Marae about alleged Census 2023 data and Covid-19 vaccination information misuse.
The inquiry began in June 2024 after concerns raised by the Prime Minister and the Minister for the Public Service.
Te Pati Maori President John Tamihere calls the probe a "witch hunt" against Maori.