Name: NZ council candidate Toi Iti: Thank you to the person who painted a cock and balls on my hoarding
Uploaded: 2019-09-16T10:16:29+12:00
Duration: 2 min 54 s
Description: Toi Kai Rākau Iti, who is currently challenging councillor Tipene Marr in the Eastern Bay of Plenty Kohi Māori constituency, has read the signs and has a message of thanks for his supporters.

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Toi Kai Rākau Iti, who is currently challenging councillor Tipene Marr in the Eastern Bay of Plenty Kohi Māori constituency, has read the signs and has a message of thanks for his supporters.

Read the full story here: https://thespinoff.co.nz/atea/13-09-2019/toi-iti-someone-painted-a-cock-and-balls-on-my-hoarding-and-i-love-it/

NZ council candidate Toi Iti: Thank you to the person who painted a cock and balls on my hoarding

Toi Kai Rākau Iti, who is currently challenging councillor Tipene Marr in the Eastern Bay of Plenty Kohi Māori constituency, has read the signs and has a message of thanks for his supporters. 


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