Maori King’s offices raided

FRAUD investigators have raided the offices of New Zealand’s Maori King as part of a probe into mismanagement of funds.

Investigators seized documents and computer hardware during a search of the offices of the Ururangi Trust, a charity that supports the functions of King Tuheitia Paki, yesterday.

While the Maori King does not have any constitutional or legal powers, the Kingitanga movement is a culturally significant institution.

A Serious Fraud Office spokesman confirmed the search but said further details could not be disclosed.