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$10M ‘not enough’: Tafitoala residents
Netina Malae, a beach fale owner in Tafitoala, says the $10 million tala compensation offered by New Zealand is not enough to cover the damage caused by the sinking of the HMNZS Manawanui on Tafitoala’s reef.
(Photo: Junior S. Ami)
By Bethel Peato-Ale
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06 October 2025, 8:40PM
Tafitoala residents say the $10 million compensation offered by New Zealand for the damage caused by the sinking of the HMNZS Manawanui is not enough to restore the village’s reef or cover the long-term impact on families, fishing, and tourism.
By Bethel Peato-Ale
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06 October 2025, 8:40PM
