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Tuesday 29 January 2013

Wavee Kuri Toa and Kiwilaw Advocates Ltd, Cheryl Simes

  Dated the 27/01/2013
Contradicting what Kiwilaw Advocates Ltd Lawyer Cheryl Simes has said...











 










2015 still stanch in the Mongrel Mob.






 

(Real hero under attack): Retraction of Media Article

Dated the 27/01/2013

Retraction of the "Real Kiwi hero" story from the Truth, published last year. Sorry Cherie (Whatever your name is?) People are becoming more and more aware!! The NZ Public won't be silenced.
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Saturday 26 January 2013

No, I don't think more people should be like Cherie Sweeney!

Why have we created this blog?.


To show NZ what is prevalent in some unregistered NZ Charities today. Although, Nark.Org.NZ is not anything and never has been under any representation whilst they still continue to advertise on line for donations. 

This is a story about a women, who began a career of scamming, manipulating and pleading with people for money. She has also, had a long history of running fundraising events and very experienced in the Media. She has worked often with Ms Roberta Karangaroa of the Riverslea Community Trust, Hastings.

 Although these two individuals have been skimming money from NZ people for many years, they have not actually broken any laws (as yet). 

 Why? 

Because there is no accountability legally for donations given in fundraising, events or other. These one off fundraisers really do make a lot of money, for the people who run them.




Cherie Kurarangi Sweeney as most of NZ knows her, is a wonderful women standing up, against abuse of children in NZ.  She had done many media interviews, photographs, promotional work etc.  Very pro-active in that sense.  

But, is she really there for the kids?  Lets begin with why we are here, NZ has been scammed in a big way from this women.  

Members in the NARK private group, where concerned on the night of the 8th Jan 2012.  Why? 










Missing money was revealed by the board and T shirts, also most of the board members had left that evening.  Team members were very distressed by this and asked questions.  There was no clarification, to what was going on by either, Roberta (Chairperson) of NARK or the founder Cherie.  Team members were starting to be removed due to simply asking questions of what was going on.  Roberta and Cherie did everything to avoid straight answers and began attacking members of being abusive and warned us of defamation if we alerted the media etc.  


Warning bells started ringing for most and then members where being swiftly removed from the group for no reason.  We received no answers, we waited, until we decided to start a Facebook page called: Cherie Nark NZ (Show NZ The Money!), we weren't going to be bullied for wanting answers.   We had been removed twice, we are now on our third page.  We have had our Facebook accounts attacked and also pictures of evidence removed from our page.  We still added them back.  

Ms Sweeney and company had been trying to cover up certain things, and NZ have the right to know why.  







Photo taken at Cherie and Micheal's house after the Toy Event.

There was no accountability from funds, during the Toy Event, donations were being used for Ms Sweeney's personal provisions. And toys that were picked up by Ms Sweeney and her husband, after the Toy Event were not delivered, to the Salvation Army in Hamilton.  We are still currently waiting on information regarding this and the "Mortgage Plea" from the Salvation Army.  She did take them home, in fact she even took pic's of them on her daughters bed.  Once questions of these missing toys were being asked, Ms Sweeney again swiftly removed any evidence on her page. 

I know you this is shocking, we certainly didn't expect to find the evidence of certain discrepancies with NARK.


But this has happened and the generous people, who donated from the kindness of their hearts to the cause, have been used by this fake Org and the founder Ms Cherie Sweeney.  Who is she? Please brace yourself...

N.A.R.K Org and Founder Cherie's reply to our concern's, First Media Article about this..

Nark founder accused of using charity funds

JONATHAN CARSON
Last updated 05:00 03/03/2012
Cherie Kurarangi Sweeney
UNDER SUSPICION: Cherie Kurarangi Sweeney




A woman who was branded a "nark" for speaking out against child abuse has been accused of using the charity she founded for personal gain.
But Cherie Kurarangi Sweeney denies the allegations, saying her "haters" have no evidence to support their claims.
Mrs Sweeney became a leader in the fight against child abuse after she spoke to police investigating the death of Ngaruawahia infant Serenity Jay Scott in April last year.
She founded Nark – Nation of Advocates for the Rights of Kids – and generated widespread media coverage.
However, Ngaruawahia residents have questioned her motives, and a Facebook group – Cherie Nark NZ (Show NZ the Money!) – accuses her of misusing Nark donations.
"When I started out with Nark I knew I was going to ruffle a few feathers but I didn't think I'd be attacked personally by people over false crap and accusations," Mrs Sweeney told the Times. "I'm not going to be bullied ... though."
On February 15, she made a plea to her supporters on Facebook for money. She wrote that she suffered severe seizures and epilepsy, had been made redundant, and her driver licence had been suspended. Her husband was off work due to illness.
She said she was $3500 in arrears on her mortgage and Westpac Bank had demanded she pay immediately. She claimed it was "impossible" for her to make the payment and asked for help "before me and my children lose our home".
"I know I have done a lot for the community via my campaign against child abuse," she posted. "But this means nothing to the bank, as it does not pay the bills."
She said that if every friend and supporter donated two dollars her family "would be saved", and she provided a bank account number for deposits.
A document provided by Mrs Sweeney showed $4229.51 was raised on the day she appealed for help, including a one-off donation of $3481. On February 16, she deposited $4181 into a Westpac bank account, which she said was to cover her mortgage, and the plea for money was personal and not associated with Nark.
But her critics are concerned she is benefiting from donations that should be going to the charity.
"I know for a fact that I'm not conning anyone," Mrs Sweeney said. "I've never had any of the Nark money into any personal account of my own."
According to a Nark financial statement, it had received $5370.26. But she said none had yet been spent.
A former supporter, who asked not to be named, said the public had a right to know where donations were being spent.Mrs Sweeney said she used Nark money to pay her personal internet connection, which was agreed to by Nark members. A financial statement showed at least $578 had been spent on her Telecom internet bill.
Nark is not an official charity, but Mrs Sweeney said she was trying to have it registered with the Charities Commission.
Commission spokeswoman Sandra Bennett could not comment on whether any complaints had been lodged about Nark or Mrs Sweeney.

http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/6516915/Nark-founder-accused-of-using-charity-funds

Is NARK.Org.NZ a "Charitable Trust" or not? Two different disclaimers?

Cherie Nark NZ (Show NZ The Money!)

An article in the Waikato Times,

 'Nark' crusader gains fans


A Ngaruawahia woman is fast becoming one of New Zealand's most popular people on Facebook.

CHRIS GARDNER
Dated: 22 June 2011

BRUCE MERCER/Waikato Times

SUCCESS: Cherie Kurarangi Sweeney has more than 10,000 friends on Facebook after going public on NZ's appalling record of child abuse.

She may not have made many friends in Ngaruawahia, but more than 10,000 people like Cherie Kurarangi Sweeney on Facebook.

Ms Sweeney has been called a nark for going public on New Zealand's appalling record of child abuse following the death of a neighbouring infant, Serenity Scott-Dinnington, earlier this year.

But she has turned the ugly label around by turning the initials into an acronym: Nation of Advocates for the Rights of Kids (Nark).

The group's Facebook page "STOP Death by Abuse of our Children" is liked by 10,241 people, among them politicians including former Maori Party MP Hone Harawira.

"This page will centre on family violence, social issues, child safety, alcohol and drugs and developing support networks in our communities to STOP the Deaths by Abuse of "OUR" Children," Ms Sweeney wrote on the page in a May 13 post.

She was humbled by the amount of support she has had.

The trust which is starting with a $345 in the coffers from public donations will advocate for the nation's children.

Ms Sweeney is establishing a Rest In Peace tab on the site, which will feature pictures of victims alongside inquest reports.

"I tried to get coroners' reports, but they told me it would be $50 per application. With 150 names that's $7500 I don't have."

While it's early days the trust will hold a meeting in Ngaruawahia later this month to draw up its mandate supporters on Facebook are brimming with ideas, including a national march to raise awareness.

"People have designed logos, a few of the MPs have decided to get in on it." Ms Sweeney said.

"I can get people together (through Facebook) who are having issues.

"There's been heaps and heaps of messages on the page. It's a very big eye-opener for me.

"A lot of it is just being able to speak up. We are setting up this Nark Trust here, in Ngaruawahia, and we have to set up a bank account."

The Nark Trust will meet at the Ngaruawahia Community House on June 27.

NARK Facebook group: http://www.facebook.com/pages/STOP-Death-by-Abuse-of-our-Children/166417770086797


What happened to the Trust and money, in that article? People where donating as early as June, but NO Transparency? 
http://www.nark.org.nz/Community_Facebook_Page.html

N.A.R.K Facebook Community Page


DISCLAIMER

NARK will not take responsibility when you are in discussion of self harm and or harm to others OR if discussion takes place that admin feel is a danger to yourself and or others we have a moral and legal responsibility to info the NZ Police. 

The views of this page are not necessarily representative of the views of NARK Working Party / Interim Board.

 


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DISCLAIMER

NARK will not take responsibility when you are in discussion of self harm and or harm to others OR if discussion takes place that admin feel is a danger to yourself and or others we have a moral and legal responsibility to info the NZ Police. 

The views of this page are not necessarily representative of the views of NARK as a
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 Welcome to the NARK STOP Death of OUR Children
Facebook Page STOP Death by Abuse of OUR Children

The purpose of this group is to keep abreast of current affairs re Child abuse media release for the purpose of discussion. A place to share valuable information of resources and NARK updates for the benefit of community consultation being transparent.  This is a place to share concerns and find support amongst members who wish to share or discuss, and/or help find solutions to the problem.

STOP Facebook Page Rules & Code of Conduct
  
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The NARK STOP Death of OUR Children is a place to foster support and discuss   related media News Items which arise in relation to the STOP Death by Child Abuse growing awareness.

2, 

The NARK STOP Death of OUR Children is also a place to ask for help. You can   either do this on a thread topic, or should you wish to discuss a matter of Child safety with the NARK team, please feed free to Email one of us, for the NARK Interim Trust Board Email list.

3, 

To be respectful of everyone views.  Not everyone holds the same       views on each thread topic posted, this is to be respected. Please keep comments on topic pertaining to the thread.   If can not agree, please agree to disagree with our commentators.

4,

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Spamming will not be acceptable.  Please do not use this page to push your own agenda, organizations or indifferent views of any     organization.

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The Administrators of this page have the right to remove posts that are offensive or extreme, spam will also be removed.
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Members seeking advice in the NARK 
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Administrators have the Right to excuse member if they break the        rules, or cause disrespect to other members.  A warning will be issued in this instance.

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Please be aware it is now Law to pass on any knowledge you have of   Child Abuse, or could be liable for prosecution.

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We encourage you to share any useful resources relating to this topic, ie Web-pages, support groups etc.

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NARK was started on Principle before Personality, therefore any         personal attack or slanderous comments towards NARK Executive or  Board Members will result in your being immediately removed from this page.

DISCLAIMER

NARK will not take responsibility when you are in discussion of self harm and or harm to others OR if discussion takes place that admin feel is a danger to yourself and or others we have a moral and legal responsibility to info the NZ Police. 

The views of this page are not necessarily representative of the views of NARK as a charitable Trust.

 




"Haters" says Cherie Sweeney, because the Public are concerned, and wanting answers?

Reflecting back on the first article, we were quite surprised at the term "haters" being used in such a derogatory term for the Public.


Lets break this article down, so we can get a clear picture:


......."But Cherie Kurarangi Sweeney denies the allegations, saying her "haters" have no evidence to support their claims." 


We responded on our page:

Haters response 3/3/2012 on Sunday, 4 March 2012 at 11:49 ·

Cherie Nark NZ (Show NZ the Money!)

In response of Cherie calling us "Haters" I would like to rectify that. We are wanting answers (and proof), we have the right to know where our money has gone too. Labeling us "Haters" (people who have donated greatly to NARK) for wanting answers by Cherie, is very unprofessional, and an avoidance of the issue.  Like ·  · Share · 21 hours ago ·    


Please note: peoples names below have been removed, regarding their responses for protection.
    •  How can you be labelled a hater for asking questions? Surely asking questions shows you care rather than just mouthing off without knowing the facts. Answers to the questions would stop all of this as Cherie, Roberta and team, supposedly bright folk should know.
      18 hours ago · Unlike ·  2

    • sadly you are always vilified for speaking out and asking for the truth..
      18 hours ago · Unlike ·  1

  •  As Cherie keeps telling the media with regards herself and now she is doing the same to folk who have been speaking due their concerns re NARK.......double standards unfortunately.
16 hours ago · Unlike ·  2  

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From the Article:

..."When I started out with Nark I knew I was going to ruffle a few feathers but I didn't think I'd be attacked personally by people over false crap and accusations," Mrs Sweeney told the Times. "I'm not going to be bullied ... though.".... Ms Sweeney.

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Our only concerns were why, we never were given evidence or answers, regarding the missing monies from Nark.Org. Also why were people being removed for asking simple questions, then being accused of being abusive and we were all threatened with defamation if we spoke about this to media. 


As stated before, people were being swiftly removed, some Nark team members were not online that night, but they too were removed. We never heard anything from Nark or Cherie until the Media got wind of it and this is her first public response to NZ regarding our concerns.

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From the Article!

.......On February 15, she made a plea to her supporters on Facebook for money. She wrote that she suffered severe seizures and epilepsy, had been made redundant, and her driver licence had been suspended. Her husband was off work due to illness....
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There are some discrepancies here?

February the 15th, was the "Mortgage Event" correct.  She may certainly have seizures, epilepsy etc.  What struck us, was that she said her husband, was off work due to illness..... 

This is also a post from Mr Sweeney aka Wave Kuri Toa, from our Facebook page:

(He is also speaking with his sister here, which Ms Sweeney had accused of her of starting the Public Facebook Page.)


Wavee Kuri Toa

Ripping off the community blah come clean Carolyn Sweeney Carolyn wilson carolyn edwards Ngahoia Singh. How many other alias names are you using to hide your past. From past criminal offences and bad credit you lied to get a job at Winz in Hamilton. 

Your starting all of this hate because we put a cyfs notice on your Daughter Joan Ngahoia wilson aka jada jones where did she learn to use alias names carolyn aka Witchy. For taking her kids Shop lifting at Te awa an leaving them in the car We didn't like that so we notifIed cyfs Nek Minit your digging up all this bullshit on us. 

OK I committed a serious offence back in 1987 nothing since can't we're be allowed to progress. Don't you think people can heal over time were only trying to stop our kids being killed your two mokos are in thaty red flag area joanies a transient solo mum that steals her baby formula an spend her benefit on alcohol and pot. How can you help her in aussie do you know what going on here. Probably all your doing is tieing up cherie and diverting attention away from the real issues. Your mokos you talk about us ripping off the community I initially funded this whole campaign from my credit cards an kiwi saver now I'm sick an can't work but rest assured we will continue to speak up for our tamariki no matter what we don't need putea because of your evil hating we believe the goodness of what we are doing will prevail we have to souls of all these Murdered kids behind us.

 Say what you want. It won't change a thing. We will continue to do what we have too. Money or no money it will fall from the heavens for us.
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    • Witchy Sweeney wavee my integrity is at question here its yours...yes I have been married twice...unfortunately with that, you have to change your name, Singh as you know is our mums name, which I perfer...when I got my job with the govt in nz I actually had to speak about you in my interview, so that nothing crawled from under the mat while I worked...my life is fine...its yours thats a joke...anyone want to ask me questions....feel free...my life is an open book....now yours wavee...what a joke....
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    • Witchy Sweeney by the way are you still selling P to our kids?
      6 minutes ago · Like


    • False Peoplesuck May I ask, did witchy ( your sister yes?) start an organisation to help raise abuse awareness and use her position to raise money to allegedly save your house ? You are airy family laundry when all anyone wants is to know where donations went.
      4 minutes ago · Like ·  1

    • Cherie Nark NZ (Show NZ the Money!) Why was money from Nark, diverted into you and Ms Sweeneys joint acct?
      3 minutes ago · Like ·  1


    • Witchy Sweeney oh and my name was CAROLYNE please spell it correctly if you are wanting to make something of it....
      2 minutes ago · Unlike ·  1

    • Cherie Nark NZ (Show NZ the Money!) You are delusional Mr Sweeney, NZ will not let you use our most vulnerable as your financial incentive.
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He also said he was ill, and he had to be cleared by a doctor to work. These pictures were taken a few days later, after the "Plea" at the Tainui Games 17th-19th February 2012. Here is Mr Sweeney with Vic Tamati.

2012 Waikato-Tainui Games






















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    From the Article!

    ......She said she was $3500 in arrears on her mortgage and Westpac Bank had demanded she pay immediately. She claimed it was "impossible" for her to make the payment and asked for help "before me and my children lose our home".

    "I know I have done a lot for the community via my campaign against child abuse," she posted. "But this means nothing to the bank, as it does not pay the bills."
    She said that if every friend and supporter donated two dollars her family "would be saved", and she provided a bank account number for deposits.

    A document provided by Mrs Sweeney showed $4229.51 was raised on the day she appealed for help, including a one-off donation of $3481. On February 16, she deposited $4181 into a Westpac bank account, which she said was to cover her mortgage, and the plea for money was personal and not associated with Nark.........
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    This is correct, as we see on the "Mortgage Plea" Post link: 

    http://nzuncovered.blogspot.co.nz/2012/03/mortgage-plea-15th-february-2012.html
    ...I know I have done a lot for the community via my campaign against Child Abuse but this means nothing to the Bank , as it does not pay the bills....
    The highlighted section above shows that, she did in fact use her public position to help her with her "Mortgage Plea" that night. When questions were being asked as to, if there could be some kind of money transaction transparency, as to the money actually going toward the Mortgage, Ms Sweeney said she will post verification. 

     The only thing she gave for Transparency was a "manipulated"  transaction sheet of monies, going into her personal account but nothing to prove it actually went on the mortgage.
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    From the Article!
    ...... But her critics are concerned she is benefiting from donations that should be going to the charity.
    "I know for a fact that I'm not conning anyone," Mrs Sweeney said. "I've never had any of the Nark money into any personal account of my own."......




    NARK donations going to the Sweeney Joint account on 13th of January 2012. (More posts to come on that topic) ;)

    Update on this link here: Updated
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    According to a Nark financial statement, it had received $5370.26. But she said none had yet been spent.
    Mrs Sweeney said she used Nark money to pay her personal internet connection, which was agreed to by Nark members. A financial statement showed at least $578 had been spent on her Telecom internet bill....

    .We have received no evidence of these figures, only what she is saying. We are still waiting for proof on these figures, my next post will show what "evidence" they did decide to come up with. Prepare to be shocked.
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    From the Article:
    ....Nark is not an official charity, but Mrs Sweeney said she was trying to have it registered with the Charities Commission.
    Commission spokeswoman Sandra Bennett could not comment on whether any complaints had been lodged about Nark or Mrs Sweeney.....
    But Ms Cherie Sweeney happily advertised that is was under the "Charity Trust" Identity, to make her Org sound more legit.

    As we see on this link ^^^^ its certainly false advertising, for people who are not aware of this.

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    Fact: N.A.R.K isn't under any representation, not a Charity, Charity Trust or under any Identity.