Woman charged with defrauding Auckland marae trust

A woman appeared in court today facing charges in connection with allegations of fraud and theft at west Auckland's Hoani Waititi Marae.

The 47-year-old unemployed woman appeared in Waitakere District Court, charged with using a document for pecuniary advantage, causing a loss by deception and theft. Her case was adjourned and she was remanded on bail to reappear on August 12.

Her arrest followed a complaint to Waitakere police that a "substantial" amount of money was taken from the marae's trust accounts between 2005 and 2009.

- NZPA