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Court tosses Wetex Kang case, without merit

The pharmacist-turned-beekeeper, now known as Kupe Jiang, pleaded risk of bankruptcy to try and get out of paying court costs.

Kupe Jiang, also known as Wetex Kang.

Kate McVicar Fri, 08 Aug 2025

A Malay-Chinese businessman who was once a candidate for the Māori Party has been ordered to pay costs of almost $15,000 after a legal dispute over one of his honey companies.

Kupe Jiang – previously known as Wetex Kang  has been ordered by the Auckland High Court to pay legal costs to two

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Kate McVicar Fri, 08 Aug 2025
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