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Graffiti Sparks Hate Crime Investigation at NZ School

4/13/2026

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Graffiti outside Papatoetoe Central School in New Zealand prompted police to treat it as a hate-motivated crime.
Raj Dullabh, principal of Papatoetoe Central School, expressed sadness over the incident.
Shaneel Lal, an activist, condemned the incident as rising anti-Indian sentiment in New Zealand.
Brian Tamaki, linked to the True Patriots of New Zealand, commented on the graffiti, suggesting a threat to New Zealand's identity.

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Graffiti outside Papatoetoe Central School in New Zealand prompted police to treat it as a hate-motivated crime.
Raj Dullabh, principal of Papatoetoe Central School, expressed sadness over the incident.
Shaneel Lal, an activist, condemned the incident as rising anti-Indian sentiment in New Zealand.
Brian Tamaki, linked to the True Patriots of New Zealand, commented on the graffiti, suggesting a threat to New Zealand's identity.