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Kiwi kids making happy splash in burkinis

Tuesday, August 30th, 2016

Disney-themed burkinis are making a splash in New Zealand, spurred by a woman’s desire to help Muslim girls and women lead more active lives.

Merissa Santoso has lived here for about five years. A keen swimmer, she sought to buy a burkini – modest women’s swimwear covering the head and body – to wear in public.

However, she found they were not available in New Zealand. Read more

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