4 Jul 2019

Nazi replicas sold at antiques shop upsets west Aucklanders

From Morning Report, 6:45 am on 4 July 2019

A west Auckland antiques store is being criticised for selling replica Nazi memorabilia.

'Just Plane Interesting Antiques and Collectables' on Parrs Cross Rd in Oratia has a case containing swastika pendants, knives and medals carved with Nazi insignia, SS helmets and a framed photograph of a Nazi u-boat commander.

While he acknowledges some might find the items are offensive, the store's owner, Ray, says his shop deals in historic items and the Nazi material appeals to some collectors.

But the president of the New Zealand Jewish Council, Stephen Goodman, told RNZ reporter Matthew Theunissen he doesn't like to see symbols of the Nazi regime on sale.