New Zealand
Former Chamber boss appointed to Manurewa board amid vote-rigging scandal
Michael Barnett has been appointed to the Manurewa board as a vote-rigging scandal deepens, with Crown intervention possible if the board cannot function.
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Manurewa electoral fraud allegations
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Auckland Council appoints observer to Manurewa Local Board over voting fraud allegations
An observer has been appointed to the Manurewa Local Board after allegations emerged that voting papers were improperly handled during elections.
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Police close Papatoetoe election fraud investigation due to insufficient evidence
Police have closed an investigation into alleged electoral fraud in the 2025 Papatoetoe local body election.
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Board member files formal complaint over Manurewa electoral fraud claims
A board member has filed a formal complaint about alleged stolen and tampered election voting papers in Manurewa.