Lake Alice survivors named New Zealander of the Year finalist

StuffNZ HeraldWednesday 26 February 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated

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A group of Lake Alice survivors has been named a finalist in the Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year awards. Meanwhile, the Rangitīkei District Council intends to seek government funding to memorialise unmarked gravesites linked to the former psychiatric hospital.

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First reported by Stuff, Wed 26 Feb 2025, 7:00am · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 3 hours
  1. StuffStuff

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  2. NZ HeraldNZ Herald

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