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Judgment: Clarkson Wins Tauranga
Judgment: Clarkson Wins Tauranga
The High Court has found favour of Bob Clarkson did not overspend in his Tauranga election campaign. Clarkson will continue as the MP for Tauranga.
This was announced to Parliament by the speaker today.
The ruling relates to an electoral petition taken by former Tauranga MP and current Foreign Minister Winston Peters.
Costs may be awarded at a later date.
See... Judgment:
Peters v Clarkson
ALSO:
Bob
Clarkson delighted at
result
Peters Declares The Law On Expenditure Now Void
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