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Tame Iti will be a free man in less than two weeks' time.
The Maori activist was found guilty of firearms charges
and was sentenced to two and a half years' jail last May.
He faced a hearing before the parole board today.
In its decision, the board says it's satisfied
that Iti no longer poses an undue risk
to the safety of the community.
The family is glad that this has turned out well.
Yes, our father will be freed soon,
and that's the main thing for us.
Tame Iti will be released on February 27.
The board has imposed special conditions on his release,
which will remain until his sentence end date.