Investigation finds charity funds used to support Te Pāti Māori campaigns
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What happened
An investigation by the Department of Internal Affairs found that Takutai Kemp used funds from the registered charity Manurewa Marae to support Te Pāti Māori electoral campaigns. The payments included $1,500 for seats at a candidate fundraiser in May, $8,800 for items at a fundraising auction in June, and two payments totaling $1,250 coded as “Te Paati Maori” in October.
From kiwiblog.co.nz
Why it matters
Regulator Charities Services has stated that case law prohibits using charity funds or resources to support political parties, candidates, or campaigns. The investigation found that Kemp authorized these payments using Manurewa Marae funds.
From kiwiblog.co.nz
Who's involved
- KempFormer chief executive of Manurewa Marae who authorized the use of charity funds.
- Te Pāti MāoriNew Zealand political party that received the funds used for its electoral campaigns.
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The entities involved
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Te Pāti Māori
New Zealand political party promoting indigenous rights