Northland news in brief: Speakers for Race Relations Day forum; and missing man found safe
25 Feb, 2021 04:00 PM
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Former New Plymouth mayor and Māori wards campaigner Andrew Judd will be one of the guest speakers at a Race Relations Day forum in Whangārei.
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Three guest speakers have been lined up for the Race Relations Day forum in Whangārei.
The event will take place between noon and 2.15pm at the Cafler Room, Forum North, on March 22.
Speakers will be Sue-Ann Moo, a Singapore-trained lawyer passionate about improving access to injustice and bridging the gap between cultures, Ngāti Wai kaumatua Hori Parata, and former New Plymouth mayor Andrew Judd, a campaigner for Māori wards in local government and writer of the essay Pākehā Nation 2021.
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