Tipene Funerals directors deny involvement after second Auckland arrest

Saturday 15 March 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Sat 15 Mar 2025, 12:50pm

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Directors Kaiora and Francis Tipene have stated that the latest arrest of an Auckland funeral director under Operation Lola does not involve their firm. This follows the previous arrest of a former employee, who pleaded guilty to charges including mishandling human remains and obtaining by deception.

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1. RNZSat 15 Mar 2025, 10:00am

   Firm posts message: 'Not us', after second Auckland funeral director arrested (opens in new tab)

2. StuffSat 15 Mar 2025, 12:17pm

   Second funeral director charged, Tipenes say 'not us' (opens in new tab)

3. Otago Daily TimesSat 15 Mar 2025, 12:50pm

   'Not us' say Tipenes, as second funeral director arrested (opens in new tab)