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Did he receive any warnings, alerts, or informal indications that “something unusual” had occurred in the Papatoetoe subdivision election prior to the filing of the Petition for Inquiry; if so, when and from whom?

Answered Question 1261 (2026)
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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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  • Did he receive any warnings, alerts, or informal indications that “something unusual” had occurred in the Papatoetoe subdivision election prior to the filing of the Petition for Inquiry; if so, when and from whom?

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Hon Simon Watts

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

Answer

Officials first briefed me on the reports of alleged misconduct on 29 October 2025, after being advised of the situation by the Auckland Council Electoral Officer. At that point, the matter had already been referred to the New Zealand Police in accordance with the appropriate processes.