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Seven defendants who have appeared in the Auckland District Court on firearms charges have been remanded to re-appear on March 5.
This morning they were welcomed by a small gathering of noisy protesters outside.
Tino Rangatiratanga flags were flying and chants of "Tuhoe, Tuhoe, Tuhoe" could be heard on Albert St.
At one-point protesters with taiaha performed in front of a police patrol car outside.
-NZ HERALD STAFF
