Trevor Mallard sued by child over 2022 Parliament protest tactics

Friday 27 June 2025 · 4 outlets · 4 reports · updated Fri 27 Jun 2025, 10:45am

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A child is taking legal action against former Speaker Trevor Mallard regarding his use of sprinklers and loud music to deter protesters during the 2022 Parliament occupation. The High Court case seeks damages for mental anguish and a declaration that the child's rights were breached.

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1. NZ HeraldFri 27 Jun 2025, 5:00am

   Lawsuit targets Trevor Mallard’s use of ‘bad music’ and sprinklers to drive Parliament protesters away (opens in new tab)

2. RNZFri 27 Jun 2025, 9:40am

   Ex-speaker Trevor Mallard being sued by child over Parliament protest music (opens in new tab)

3. StuffFri 27 Jun 2025, 9:41am

   Child sues for ‘mental anguish’ after Mallard blasted Parliament protest with ‘Baby Shark’ (opens in new tab)

4. 1News via RNZFri 27 Jun 2025, 10:45am

   Ex-speaker sued by child over Parliament protest music (opens in new tab)