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October 25, 2024 | News
Community efforts halt Ruawai liquor store application
Collective community resilience has resulted in the halt of a new liquor store in Northern Kaipara.
April 21, 2026
October 24, 2024 | Paakiwaha
George Hammon | Ruawai Community Leader
A small Māori community in Ruawai have been successful in stopping a proposed new liquor store making its way to their town. Hira Estates lodged an off-licence application for the store at Kaipara District Licensing Committee [KDLC] in August. This case went to a hearing, and a decision was made to decline the license application due to the tight knit community's fight to keep the potential significant alcohol-related harm out of their town.
- Radio Waatea is Auckland's only Māori radio station that provides an extensive bi-lingual broadcast to its listeners. Based at Nga Whare Waatea marae in Mangere, it is located in the middle of the biggest Māori population in Aotearoa.
