From the Voxy article, previously posted on this blog:
Voxy article, NARK and Ms Sweeney's response to the NZ PublicAlso from the Voxy site:
Sunday, 4 March, 2012 - 18:17
NARK "Falsely" Accused
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Lets break this article down (This post will be a bit long):
..."Nark wishes to clarify that concerns about financial management of the group, soon to file for charitable status are unfounded. Rumors of scamming stem from teething problems within the group that came to a head with a walk out by one faction of volunteers but no monies are unaccounted for."....
No proven "Evidence" given from NARK or Ms Cherie, to show that all NARK monies, had been accounted for. Question's were put to Ms Sweeney: Why would NARK have teething problems? What did NARK and Cherie mean by "Teething Problems"?. More so, Why did so many, give their resignations, and leave?.
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From the article:
...Reimbursement had been sought for t-shirts allegedly ordered but no-one could produce so much as an invoice or receipt for said items...
Below is a letter Ms Cherie had sent to people from her personal page
(via Private FaceBook Message) 18 January 2012
Tena Koe (greetings to you)
It is with regret and humble apologies that i write to you with regard to NARK T-Shirts
that were pre-ordered by Katrina Crews.
I apologize for any miscommunication and or lack of response from Myself and the NARK Team
to the verbal agreement that was made between all parties of NARK providing you with a NARK Tshirt
To move forward and on behalf of NARK
I seek your continued support to respond to this email with an indication of the following
1. Have you received a Tshirt ?
2. Have you received a Refund?
3. Do you still want a TShirt?
4. Do you want a refund? ( if you can confirm your Name and Date of Deposit NARK will issue a refund to you).
Again as founding member and on behalf of The Working Party / Interim Board of NARK
I humbly apologize for any inconvenience and loss to you and ensure the damage caused
from this incident will be rectified.
Thank you.
Cherie Kurarangi Sweeney
NARK Founder
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------The T- Shirt Debacle is still an ongoing issue, still no resolve to that issue as yet.
We will post more about that, as it comes to hand. Strangely enough, Why wasn't Ms Cherie responding earlier, about people not receiving their T-Shirts? Where was she, when all this reached breaking point?
...."The Founder Mrs Sweeney says she couldn't find one shop carrying an order for Nark logo t-shirts after e-mailing all printers, so the request for "reimbursement" for alleged personal outgoings for t-shirts of which there was no proof of existence from the former Treasurer requesting recompense was denied by the Interim Board."......
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(Again we will update this issue, once we have collaborated all info and also we are still waiting on "receipts of payment". We will post once we get more info in on the T- Shirt issue.)
We also have Mrs Caro's and Katrina's Statements which, we will be posting later on.
From the article:
...."As was a volunteers request for some form of wage well before that was viable or NARK a registered entity. The former Treasurer's complaints to the Herald this past weekend are invalid - the Board exercised diligence in requiring accountability."....
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Again no proof as to if this "Volunteer" actually did want, a so called "wage" from NARK. The former NARK Treasurer, had justifiable concerns as to people not receiving, their paid for T-Shirts.
The only person the Public knew about, who was wanting to be "paid" for what she (did/does) was in fact Ms Sweeney herself. In fact in a lot of articles, she mentions, how she "struggles financially" and how "doing what she does....doesn't pay the bills" Here is an article from a Blog post:
The Nark , Waikato
..."Her goal is to make NARK a legal entity so she can make a living from it.
“I don’t want to make money off a child’s death, that’s not the point, but what I want to do is get paid for the good work I can do.”....
Question is: What work has Ms Sweeney actually done for our most vulnerable? Apart from Media interviews, Hui trips, Events, including political etc.... What child has directly benefited from the NARK cause?
From the article:
From the article:
..."Nark acknowledges public concern over our Founders appeal on Facebook (reproduced in Trade Me by another well meaning person) to help her to prevent a mortgagee sale of her house, by gifting to her $2 - only if they could afford it. Her ability to meet payments was affected by the onset of epilepsy in August 2010, which wasn't stabilised until October."...
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Links to the "Mortgage" Event Details:
"Haters" says Cherie Sweeney, because the Public are concerned, and wanting answers?
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Links to the "Mortgage" Event Details:
"Haters" says Cherie Sweeney, because the Public are concerned, and wanting answers?
Including the "Trademe" Plea and the post up of her donations received on that night.
From the article:
...."Although the mortgage appeal was a personal matter whereby Cherie had requested help from "only my friends and family and no-one else" Mrs Sweeney regrets any negative fall out this may have had on the organization (which had no prior knowledge of her appeal). "I acted on a suggestion from the budget advisory service to ask for help, and was desperate to safe guard the future of my Whanau"....
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Actually, the "Mortgage" Event, also showed up in Face Book profiles, that were subscribed to her, but had not actually friended her personal Facebook Page. (She may not of realised that).
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Actually, the "Mortgage" Event, also showed up in Face Book profiles, that were subscribed to her, but had not actually friended her personal Facebook Page. (She may not of realised that).
We never had proof of these "suggestions" although Ms Sweeney did give the details of who we should seek confirmation from on that.
From the article:
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Appalling! Ms Sweeney and NARK, referring to the concerned NZ public as "gang based" and spearheading Cherie and NARK. We were given no answers in the "Private Group" about this issue and we waited for two months for "evidenced explanations", but nothing forthcoming. We were also threatened with Defamation, if we took this to the media.
We had no idea, about Cherie's colourful history, when this article came out, to the public. In regards to her as a "young role model and good name" also (the public) "discrediting the NARK Org's reputation," we found that statement quite interesting. Especially regarding, that the Founder Cherie and NARK, were both found to have many major inaccuracies.
Fact: Cherie has many names, also been current in the media, throughout the years. N.A.R.K Org, not a legalized charity. Monies have been mis-managed and some were put into the personal joint account of the Sweeney's. NARK is promoting being a "Charity Trust" which they aren't. What has NARK and Cherie actually done directly for a child or children who are, or have been abused?.
When our Face Book Page began, we had a request from a women, who had been concerned as to where her donations ended up. Also she did not receive direct responses from N.A.R.K and Cherie about this issue. She directed us to Ms Transparency NZ Katherine Raue, who has helped us greatly, with finding answers to this issue.
Her Blog Link below:
Along with many others, wanting "answered evidence" from Cherie and NARK, Ms Katherine herself had been bullied, threatened and her computer attacked.
(Ms Sweeney was also seen, posing as her husband, on his Profile Page: Wavve....on our page)
This is a copy of what Wavee Toa posted on our Facebook Page:
This is a copy of what Wavee Toa posted on our Facebook Page:
Wavee Kuri Toa:
Courts and mental health system. Its ok for you too publicly rubbish our lives. You best watch this spot I'm about to start publishing yours I'm sure everyone will be interested or some what amused as to who you really are abit of a court jester we may have to section 8 you after all this. Jus goes to show how easy it is for some menatally unbalanced individual can cause so much heartache an pain to someone like Cherie who's only intention was to try an stop our kids being killed kathrine Raue you are truely an Evil person an deserve all the misfortune you are receiving in your life.
Everyone that knows or have had dealings with you have been calling us an its painted a sad picture of who you really are. We don't hate you Kathrine we feel sorry for you. We are not worried about all these lies you continue to weave about us. We are honest people an have nothing to fear from your base less accusations. But let's star to look at who is kathrine raue. Your life is more interesting then ours at least we are trying to help people. You just rubbish put down and annoy. Do unto others as you would have them do unto you. (Cherie is really dopey sometimes lol)
Ok Miss Transparency NZ Katherine Raue I will check in later hehe Oh I think she must of read the blog to come on and get silly lol Pfft if anything she should be thanking you for her new found fame lol She loves the limelight that one lol ;)
Like · · Unfollow post · 17 March at 07:57
Cherie Nark NZ (Show NZ the Money!)
Cherie, can you please use your real name when you post on here? Don't hide under your husbands profile please. That is extremely unprofessional. I know about her history thank you, and she is a strong activist against corruption, as we see with you and your org. I think you need to look at yourself, instead of continually pointing the finger at others for the extreme choices that you make. Own that please.
Rest assured we stand by Katherine and will continue to let NZ know of your money making agendas off our most vulnerable in society. Now please answer the questions that NZ needs, on our notes as I have provided for your information, along with your evidence. We have posted large amounts of evidence but you however have not. Stop bullying those who are not afraid of you and who actually do the hard work and not take credit for others. Kia Ora Cherie.11 hours ago · Like
Cherie Nark NZ (Show NZ the Money!) P.S Please stop abusing and threatening people who are not afraid to speak up and reveal who and what you really are thankyou. 11 hours ago ·
Like · · Unfollow post · 17 March at 19:07
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From the article:
....."As published by Stuff last week Mrs Sweeney has never had any of the Public's contributions to Nark in her personal account, nor did she ever make unauthorized use of it for issues unrelated to critical tasks for the running of the group. Nark funds were used judiciously by her with Board approval to attend one Hui with Dr Russell Wills for the consultation and Submission on the green paper and related community matters".....
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Her claim about monies "not" being put in her account, where untrue. We see on this link, the joint account which had NARK monies deposited into the "Sweeney" Bank Account:
This document was the only proof of what NARK monies had been spend on, also how much is in the "Nark Accounts". No Transparent documentation (receipts, bank documents etc), to prove this of course. Just this typed up document, that was shown to "some" of the "Public".
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| SPREAD SHEET OF NARK FUND USAGE AND MONIES |
From the Article:
..."The interim board has seen no evidence of dishonest practices by Mrs Sweeney, and is concerned the witch hunt in motion could unfairly erode support, just as Nark adds finishing touches to a Constitution that will take the campaign to the next level and shortly enable Charities Commission registration. "The balance sheet balances, our income has not been large so any discrepancies would leap out but nothing does - there was no great t-shirt robbery" says Mrs Sweeney."...
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With all this "Evidence" we found and the inconsistent, "unproven" answers, we were getting back from Cherie and NARK, we are certainly concerned at this issue. All this talk of balance sheets and other (no proven documentation), is certainly a major worry. Also concerns about the current lifestyle of Ms Sweeney and her partner.
From the article:
From the article:
...Regarding the non provision of 9 total t-shirt orders actually paid for by supporters out of a list of 29 interested parties, but not supplied with them (due to minimum order numbers for print runs being unmet), Mrs Sweeney personally saw to it that all buyers were offered and given refunds out of the $529 that others had collected once it was retrieved from volunteers personal accounts and put in Narks new CTU one. Accounts show this was sorted within about a month with four of the disappointed buyers up-taking the offer and the remainder leaving funds in as donations."...
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Public were given no "Evidence" as to how many people, did order and pay for their T-shirts also as to how much money was received. The "New" NARK account, is quite interesting. For an "Official" account, the charity must be registered, and Charity documentation including the deed etc, must be provided to the Bank. This leads one to think, Who's official name is on the NARK Account? and who is the signatory? Who has this access?
From the article:
...Katrina Crews, one former volunteer directly involved with the project, has publicly stated that "AT NO TIME did Cherie have access to those (t-shirt) funds donated to the nark interim account. She did not misuse those funds." (posted to Cherie Nark NZ Show Us the Money Facebook Page). There was no great t-shirt robbery, the Board can assure the Public....
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Katrina Crews Statement on this link:
We were not just, concerned with the T- Shirt, money non-Transparent issue, but with ALL donated monies, including those that were Fund-raised for NARK. Also, regarding the T-Shirt debacle, we are still currently waiting on Transparency on that issue.
From the article:
...To address many murmurings about Nark funds going into multiple accounts, the monies for these t-shirts were moved about a bit prior to refund, and placed in a couple of volunteers personal accounts who went ahead and set up temporary accounts without even being requested to do so, as different people took over the t-shirt project from one another, only because NARK had not evolved an organizational or Governance structure as quickly as the community had rallied to support it...
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More info to come on this....
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More info to come on this....
From the article:
.....It was not Mrs Sweeney who came up with several initial fundraising ideas nor who set up the Give a Little page,"I just accepted the help offered from all directions, and it has been a big learning curve". NARK had no official NZCU bank account at that time and things happened on an ad hoc informal basis, so naturally there were no monthly account statements or balance sheets collated as a matter of course early on.....
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This paragraph we found very interesting. NARK claims that, Cherie didn't come up with the idea's of the NARK "Fundraiser Events". Lets look at an article link, from the NZ Herald dated on the 11 August 2011.
A mother wants a war memorial gesture to draw attention to often brutal deaths.
...A Ngaruawahia mother hopes soft toys can save lives in a unique national protest against child abuse.
Cherie Kurarangi Sweeney, a neighbour of 6-month-old Serenity Scott-Dinnington who died in April, is calling on all New Zealanders to lay soft toys at war memorials around the country on September 3 to remember children who have died from abuse.
"I want to bring New Zealanders together in response to the issues that are happening to our children," she said. "The only time I've ever seen New Zealand come together is for events like Anzac Day, where it's a natural response to soldiers who have gone off and fought a war for us. These children are suffering in their own homes here at home."..
Howick and Pakuranga Times
Next is the "Give a Little" website:
Donations have started.
"Its so exciting seeing the first donation coming in. Thanks for helping to make a difference to NZ Children's lives."
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| Confirmation of the "Give A Little" Site, from the Stop Death by Abuse of our Children Facebook Page. |
Re-Capping again:
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"I just accepted the help offered from all directions, and it has been a big learning curve"...
This sentence implied Ms Sweeney, had just accepted what ever offer came. Also implying she was not experienced (or perhaps) not experienced "enough" during fundraising... etc.
Quite interesting due to the fact, that she was indeed, very well experienced and knew, how to organize events, fundraising, etc Please see link below:
..."NARK had no official NZCU bank account at that time and things happened on an ad hoc informal basis, so naturally there were no monthly account statements or balance sheets collated as a matter of course early on."....
Fact: NARK has never had an official account, because they are NOT Registered as any legal entity.
From the Article:
...Narks board was able to acquire from those volunteers banking early Nark funds their personal statements detailing amounts collected from Westpac Glen Eden account of first funds banker, the National Bank Stratford account of appointed Treasurer who took over banking role as well as the financial summaries from the net fundraising site Give a Little. To avoid repeats of responsibility being everywhere and nowhere (such as with the t-shirt debacle) an account specifically for NARK and under control of an elected Treasurer was thereafter opened.. ...
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From the article:
...Bank Statements show deposits from funds raised at the Toy Memorial Day totaling $873, all accounted for. So what other funds has NARK collected that may have been fraudulently siphoned off by a baby exploiting founder?...
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No "evidence" of these "Bank Statements" shown. No Transparency what so ever.
From the article:
...The minutes taken at a meeting 19.09,2011 with Cherie Sweeney and four other Officers/volunteers present mention that monies (which remain untouched) had been accumulating at the give-a-little site web site (Weekly report on NARK week ending 17,09,2011). A BBQ fundraiser idea was floated with two Nark members keen to run them (not Sweeney).
The funds raised at one of these BBQs were stolen from the bag of an organizers friend so they were never received by Nark or Mrs Sweeney. Police said they were powerless, given that there was no such legal entity as NARK due to lack of registration with the charities commission, it was a civil matter. Nark could not responsibly fritter funds pursuing it...
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The "Give A Little" site is only a visual record for monies donated, through that site. It does not display a valid and correct "Total" amount of donations into the "actual bank account". There were many donations given without, going through "Give A Little".
Ms Sweeney and NARK are seen again pointing the finger, at her team members for being accountable for fundraising idea's. As we see (NOT Sweeney) being keen to run them.
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| NARK Advertising for Sausage Sizzle Fundraiser Event |
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| Ms Sweeney re-tweeting about the Sausage Sizzle Fundraiser Event |
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Cherie posting her design picture.
Public NARK Event in regards to the Sausage Fundraising Event, for Saturday 19 Nov 2011
Re-Capping from Article:
.....The funds raised at one of these BBQs were stolen from the bag of an organizers friend so they were never received by Nark or Mrs Sweeney. Police said they were powerless, given that there was no such legal entity as NARK due to lack of registration with the charities commission, it was a civil matter. Nark could not responsibly fritter funds pursuing it....
It is actually classed as a "Criminal" matter, we received no Transparency regarding this, from Cherie Or Nark.
From the article:
(The Conclusion)
..This incident (atop other difficulties getting volunteers to properly apply collected funds e.g. to buy/supply t-shirts as promised) has strengthened the interim boards resolve to register as a charity as soon as is practicable. In the meantime the Public can be assured that Nark operates as per usual protocols for any Trust, with elected Officers, and proper book keeping. Nark now has an interim board committed to best governance practices that will continue to champion the rights of children.
Nark's founder wishes to acknowledge the board and others who have given her support in helping to bring these matters to a close...
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Regarding the "Book keeping" requirements of NARK, it brings us to the question of,
Why were the relevant book keeping procedures in place from the start?
Cherie has done this many times, in her life. She has had much experience in "Book Keeping" and also running her own business. These explanation "answers" and NO "evidence" from NARK and Cherie is not Transparent at all. Much of what is in, the Voxy Article, has been proven very contradictory.
Certainly food for thought!
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