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Tauranga activist Colleen Spiro remembered as warrior for the needy
17 Feb, 2021 06:00 PM
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Colleen Spiro passed away on Sunday night. Photo / Supplied
A warrior for the needy and disadvantaged and a relentless woman who fought for people who couldn t fight for themselves.
That s how Tauranga activist and community volunteer Colleen Spiro is being remembered after her death on Sunday, aged 67.
She had long-term health battles but her passing came as a shock to some who loved her.
Spiro was known for her many efforts to help Tauranga s homeless as well as for being outspoken on various council issues, speaking up for Māori and protesting against racism.
War of words: Tauranga residents butt heads at controversial Māori ward meeting
29 Jan, 2021 12:49 AM
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A large group of vocal protesters disrupted a meeting opposing the introduction of Māori wards in Tauranga today.
The controversial meeting was initially organised in a bid to gather more signatures for a petition against Māori wards.
However, the petition had already gathered enough valid signatures to prompt the poll before the meeting started.
Hundreds of people turned out to the meeting at the Tauranga Yacht and Power Boat Club, some holding signs saying No to the petition and Say yes to Māori wards .