Former Green MP Golriz Ghahraman, who left parliament following shoplifting revelations, is now under investigation for a fifth shoplifting incident. Growing up in poverty, Ghahraman’s actions may stem from a desire for stability and control, despite her privileged status. Facing post-traumatic stress disorder and death threats as an MP, shoplifting may have been a coping mechanism for Ghahraman during times of crisis.
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Govt pledges $4.5m boost to QEII National Trust
Conservation Minister Tama Potaka announced a $4.5 million funding boost for QEII National Trust to support partnerships with landowners in creating protected areas under covenants. The Trust has a successful track record in safeguarding biodiversity habitats, with a focus on lowland and coastal zones, protecting 187,000ha of land over 50 years. Additional funding of $5.8 million annually for the next three years will benefit the Trust and Maungatautari Ecological Island Trust Sanctuary, ensuring continued conservation...
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