Post by Kiwi Frontline on Nov 10, 2023 4:38:53 GMT 12
ELECTORAL COMMISSION INVESTIGATING MISCONDUCT CLAIMS AT MARAE POLLING BOOTH LINKED TO MĀORI PARTY CANDIDATE
The Electoral Commission is under intense scrutiny over its decision to set up a polling booth at Manurewa Marae, where Te Pāti Māori candidate Takutai Moana Kemp is the CEO.
This issue is part of a larger probe into election conduct at the marae, in the wake of a tightly contested race in Tāmaki Makaurau, which saw Kemp secure victory over Labour MP Peeni Henare by just four votes — a stark contrast from the 495-vote lead Henare held on election night.
Further adding to the contentious atmosphere, the Commission admitted, “We can confirm that we have received complaints about activities at the Manurewa Marae, including whether the provision of food could be considered treating.”
The controversy extends to the election infrastructure itself, with the Commission disclosing, “We have also received a complaint about the Electoral Commission’s use of the Manurewa Marae as a voting place.”.....
www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/national/electoral-commission-polling-place-decisions-under-fire-amidst-recount-and-voting-irregularities-at-manurewa-marae/
The Electoral Commission is under intense scrutiny over its decision to set up a polling booth at Manurewa Marae, where Te Pāti Māori candidate Takutai Moana Kemp is the CEO.
This issue is part of a larger probe into election conduct at the marae, in the wake of a tightly contested race in Tāmaki Makaurau, which saw Kemp secure victory over Labour MP Peeni Henare by just four votes — a stark contrast from the 495-vote lead Henare held on election night.
Further adding to the contentious atmosphere, the Commission admitted, “We can confirm that we have received complaints about activities at the Manurewa Marae, including whether the provision of food could be considered treating.”
The controversy extends to the election infrastructure itself, with the Commission disclosing, “We have also received a complaint about the Electoral Commission’s use of the Manurewa Marae as a voting place.”.....
www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/national/electoral-commission-polling-place-decisions-under-fire-amidst-recount-and-voting-irregularities-at-manurewa-marae/