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Muslim Association of Canterbury leaders have “full confidence” in its due diligence processes following several complaints. Pictured, president Mohamed Jama outside the March 15 terrorist’s sentencing last year.
The Department of Internal Affairs (DIA) is investigating complaints about the charity that runs Christchurch’s largest mosque. The Muslim Association of Canterbury (MAC) severed ties with the national body the Federation of Islamic Associations of NZ (Fianz) at an annual general meeting (AGM) on January 24, when many members also say it made “unconstitutional” changes to how it runs.
Stuff reported concerns from members and a charities expert about the “inappropriate” practice of giving all financial control to the president, and that members were not given time to fairly consider and vote on big decisions.
Here are some of the best photos taken by Stuff s Christchurch visual journalists this year.
From the global Covid-19 pandemic and its many facets – lockdowns, isolation, job losses and border closures – to the sentencing of the March 15 terrorist, the Christchurch newsroom has been a buzzing hive of activity in 2020.
While words are important for telling these stories, pictures can really take us there. JAKE KENNY shares the best photos taken by
Stuff s Christchurch newsroom this past year, nominated by the visual journalists who took them. This is part one of two. STACY SQUIRES “Each of the people in these photos are unique and inspirational in their own way.”
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NZ Bear Hunt founder Deb Hoffman started a movement during lockdown.
This old year had an agenda of its own that none of us could have predicted or wished for. But some people jumped into 2020 and – through determination, talent and chutzpah – changed the course of events for the better. Here s our pick of 20 such people.
Deb Hoffman
: For bringing us together Deb Hoffman’s name might not ring a bell, but you can’t walk around your neighbourhood without seeing traces of her genius. From the prime minister of New Zealand downwards, citizens stuck at home in lockdown joined together by placing teddy bears in their windows, and a pin in a virtual map, for children to hunt on state-mandated wanderings.