October 05, 2022
Arrest in Kaitaia pou attack
Posted On October 5, 2022
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Kaitaia police have arrested a 61-year-old male in relation to the vandalism of a pou at the entrance of the town.
Kaitaia police have arrested a 61-year-old male in relation to the vandalism of a pou at the entrance of the town.
They say the pou orongo, which was erected as a reflection of the community’s culture, was attacked last Friday.
Members of the public and local iwi gave information which helped locate the alleged offender.
He is due to appear in the Kaitaia District Court today on a charge of intentional damage.