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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive

Michael Barnett

Jan Wright

Brooke Roberts

Mike Joy

James Shaw

Samantha Jones

Ben Peterson

Patrick Morgan

Catherine Healy

Anna Dean

Sapeer Mayron

Caroline Arrowsmith

Benjamin Johnson

Paul Eagle

Steven Newman

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There are concerns about what Islamic children are learning from unqualified or inexperienced teachers at mosques.International Muslim Association of New Zealand president Tahir Nawaz is calling for Islamic curriculum to be taught in intermediate and secondary schools.He told Heather du Plessis-Allan parents of Muslim children want them to retain their religion.He says if Islam was taught at school, it may reduce radicalisation."All the material and all the teachers would be vetted, and also they are properly qualified."LISTEN ABOVE

There are concerns about what Islamic children are learning from unqualified or inexperienced teachers at mosques. International Muslim Association of New Zealand president Tahir Nawaz is calling for Islamic curriculum to be taught in intermediate and secondary schools. He told Heather du Plessis-Allan parents of Muslim children want them to retain their religion. He says if Islam was taught at school, it may reduce radicalisation. "All the material and all the teachers would be vetted, and also they are properly qualified." LISTEN ABOVE

Tahir Nawaz: Calls for Islam to be taught in school

Following the 15 March terror attacks in Christchurch, which left 51 people dead, Tahir Nawaz from Wellington has been thrust into the spotlight as a leader of the Muslim Community in New Zealand. In this episode, Laura speaks to Tahir about the Muslim community in Wellington, and how they have been affected by the terrible events in Christchurch, as well as learning about his background and life.

Tahir Nawaz from International Muslim Association of New Zealand