Hagaman Response: Apology Was Due More than a Year Ago
Friday, 24 March 2017, 4:52 pm Press Release: Lani Hagaman
MEDIA STATEMENT
Friday, 24 March
2017
HAGAMAN RESPONSE: APOLOGY WAS DUE MORE THAN A
YEAR AGO
The media statement released today by
New Zealand Labour Party leader Andrew Little in relation to
allegations made against Earl Hagaman, the founder of Scenic
Hotel Group, has come as “a surprise”, says Earl’s
wife Lani Hagaman.
“It’s difficult for us to accept
this as a genuine apology if Earl is receiving the details
after it was released to the national media,” she
said.
Lani Hagaman said they would consider their position
over the weekend and they would seek legal advice but, at
first glance, believe they will continue with defamation
proceedings that commence in Wellington’s High Court on 3
April.
“Mr Little has had 12 months to apologise, and in
the interim we’ve spent more than $200,000 in legal fees
preparing for this case, which is now only one week
away.”
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