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Maverick MP revives car issue

Monday 18 July 2016 | Published in Local

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Maverick MP revives car issue
Resplendent in his trademark pink suit, “freedom fighter” George Maggie protests against last year's purchase by government of $600,000 worth of cars for VIP transport. The photo was taken in July last year. 16071703

A YEAR ago MP George Maggie began a daily vigil, standing on the main road in his Tupapa/Maraerenga constituency with a placard that said “Build the School, Not Cars $600,000.”

A YEAR ago MP George Maggie began a daily vigil, standing on the main road in his Tupapa/Maraerenga constituency with a placard that said “Build the School, Not Cars $600,000.”


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