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By Lucy Zee
Unlike some other countries, muslim women in New Zealand can choose whether or not to wear their hijab or not. In the wake of recent events, non-muslim women, including Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, have been wearing headscarves or hijab in solidarity and support for the muslim community.