A man has publicly come forward
claiming he was abused
by the late Tauranga leader
Awanui Black
in an interview with
the Bay of Plenty Times
the unnamed man claims
he was regularly abused
at Black's home.
Police are not disclosing
the numbers of individuals
who have laid complaints
at this stage.
They say the priority is to ensure
anyone who wishes to come forward
feels comfortable doing so.
Earlier today, his ex-wife,
Ani Black, offered this advice
to people coming forward.
It's also been reported
Ani Black has given police the names
of four people she claims
were aware of an alleged child sex
ring Awanui Black was part of.
