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‘Mystical shaman’ plans Wānaka temple

$In a July video on his YouTube channel, Christof Melchizedek referred to an Iboga root initiation which took place in Wanaka in April. The self-described \"mystical shaman\" appears to be planning to build a church in Wanaka. Photo: Supplied$

$In a July video on his YouTube channel, Christof Melchizedek referred to an Iboga root initiation which took place in Wanaka in April. The self-described \"mystical shaman\" appears to be planning to build a church in Wanaka. Photo: Supplied$

In a July video on his YouTube channel, Christof Melchizedek referred to an Iboga root initiation which took place in Wanaka in April. The self-described "mystical shaman" appears to be planning to build a church in Wanaka. Photo: Supplied

Ruairi O'SheaReporter

Wednesday, October 7, 2026

Updated, Wednesday, October 7, 2026

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