Auckland female candidates targeted by racist hoarding vandalism

Wednesday 27 August 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Wed 27 Aug 2025, 4:50pm

In this story Josephine Bartley

Three female candidates in Auckland have had their election hoardings vandalised with offensive and racist graffiti. The targets, including Maungakiekie councillor Josephine Bartley, described the abuse as a financial burden and a threat to democracy. One candidate stated the vandalism would not stop her campaign.

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1. RNZWed 27 Aug 2025, 4:13pm

   Women candidates speak out on local body election hoarding vandalism (opens in new tab)

2. 1NewsWed 27 Aug 2025, 4:22pm

   'Fat, useless, plastic': Candidates clap back at hoarding vandalism (opens in new tab)

3. StuffWed 27 Aug 2025, 4:50pm

   Women candidates speak out on hoarding vandalism (opens in new tab)