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Stink bomb set off at ACT Party campaign launch in Christchurch

The PostThe PressNZ HeraldSaturday 22 August 2026 · 3 outlets · 2 reports · updated

In this story ACT Party, David Seymour, Paul Henry

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Protesters interrupted an ACT Party campaign launch in Christchurch by using a stink bomb. The event, which included a proposal for a national cancer centre, was attended by leader David Seymour and candidate Paul Henry.

How they headlined it

First reported by The Post, Sat 22 Aug, 7:25am · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 4 hours
  1. The PostThe Post via The Press

    ‘Bunch of losers’ set off stink bomb at ACT Party campaign launch in Christchurch (opens in new tab)

    Also on The Press (opens in new tab)

  2. NZ HeraldNZ Herald

    Protesters interrupt Act’s South Island campaign launch (opens in new tab)