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Has the Minister received any correspondence alleging that a person with connections to the National Party played a role in organising or directing the Papatoetoe-Ōtara Action Team's 2025 election campaign; if so, what was the nature of those allegations and what action did the Minister take? and 2 other questions

Answered 10352, 10363, 10473 (2026)
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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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  • 10352

    Question published

    Has the Minister received any correspondence alleging that a person with connections to the National Party played a role in organising or directing the Papatoetoe-Ōtara Action Team's 2025 election campaign; if so, what was the nature of those allegations and what action did the Minister take?

  • 10363

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    Has the Minister received any correspondence or advice identifying the person or persons who organised or financially supported the Papatoetoe-Ōtara Action Team's 2025 election campaign; if so, what action, if any, has the Minister taken in response?

  • 10473

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    Has the Minister received any correspondence or advice on whether the National Party, ACT Party, or New Zealand First Party provided material, financial or organisational support to any candidate in the 2025 Papatoetoe subdivision election?

    Original response/referral lodged:

Answered by

Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Local Government

Answer

I received correspondence alleging that a person with connections to the National Party played a role in organising or directing the Papatoetoe-Ōtara Action Team’s 2025 election campaign. The allegation was of potential voter fraud. I did not take action as I was aware the appropriate processes under legislation were taking place: that being the lodgement of a request for investigation to the New Zealand Police by the Electoral Officer.