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Marae joins the ranks of alcohol-free
11 March 15
Issues with people getting drunk and post-rugby game booze-ups getting out of hand have led a Hicks Bay marae to impose a total alcohol ban within its grounds.
Hinemaurea ki Wharekahika marae at Hicks Bay went alcohol-free on Tuesday and marae chairman Moki Raroa said it was a decision that would have health and social benefits for all marae users.
“It’s just to get our people…
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Hinemaurea ki Wharekahika marae at Hicks Bay went alcohol-free on Tuesday and marae chairman Moki Raroa said it was a decision that would have health and social benefits for all marae users.
“It’s just to get our people…
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