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Iwi director slammed for stealing money from kids

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Thu, 09 Jun 2011 8:04a.m.

A former iwi director who funded his nightclub with money intended for Maori children has been blasted by his tribe.

Arapeta Hamilton has been found guilty of five charges of fraud, after writing more than 130 cheques to himself and his companies.

Ngapuhi spokesman David Rankin says Hamilton is a greedy man who took advantage.

Hamilton will be sentenced on August 3.

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09 Jun 2011 11:07a.m.

David Jacobs wrote:

Understandable since it's also Hone/Titty land.

09 Jun 2011 10:09a.m.

Paul wrote:

Give iwi half of NZ back, then let them run their own little world funding themselves and arguing with each other so the rest of us can get on and move forward.

09 Jun 2011 08:44a.m.

Rich wrote:

Typical! IWI stands for I Want It!