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Manji suggested that inequality resulting from financial deregulation had helped radicalise alt-right terrorism. He was subsequently appointed to chair an advisory group to decide how to use money raised to support the victims. Following the approach used after the
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832:"Raf Manji: From money man to voluntary 'fullback' for March 15 victims"
238:. Manji polled well, coming second behind incumbent National Party MP
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759:. Christchurch City Council. 28 June 2019
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312:. Christchurch City Council. 2016.
218:Manji contested the electorate of
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277:. Manji came second place behind
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