1074 days ago

Brewery owner behind racist Facebook rant 'deeply sorry' after business partners abandon him

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from Northern Outlook

David Gaughan, the owner of Eagle Brewing and the Port & Eagle Brewpub in Kaiapoi, has been roundly criticised after he called Māori men “New Zealand’s biggest problem” in a Facebook rant.

Business partners deserted him in droves following the post.

He later apologised for his “completely unacceptable” comments and said he hoped his business would be given a second chance.

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Lest we forget...

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Poll: Does the building consent process need to change?

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We definitely need homes that are fit to live in but there are often frustrations when it comes to getting consent to modify your own home.
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