Pukekohe plans memorial for unmarked graves, many holding Māori babies, post-racism revelations.

Plans are underway in Pukekohe, New Zealand, to build a memorial for unmarked graves, many of which contain Māori babies. This decision followed the publication of Dr. Robert Bartholomew's 2020 book detailing historic racism in the area. Five public meetings are scheduled in February to gather community input. The project, led by the Pukekohe Cemetery Committee and local representatives, has a budget of $200,000 for planning stages and $500,000 for construction.

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