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Publish date5 Jul 2020 - 8:55
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New Zealand electoral hopeful sacked over anti-Muslim tweets

A hopeful has been removed from the New Zealand Labour's Party list after some anti-Islamic tweets he made seven years ago caused controversy.
New Zealand electoral hopeful sacked over anti-Muslim tweets
Kurt Taogaga is no longer on the list after it was revealed he had supported the then New Zealand First MP Richard Prosser's "Wogistan" article in 2013.
Taogaga called it brave and said "we need to see Islam for what it really is".
A statement from Labour Party president Claire Szabó said the tweets from 2013 do not represent the views of the party, the New Zealand Herald reported.
"The Labour Party is committed to inclusion of all religions, and stands against intolerance. After these tweets came to light they were discussed with Kurt and he has apologised," the statement said.
Taogaga said in the intervening years, he has made positive efforts to educate himself and the tweets do not reflect the views and values he holds today.
 
 
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