Former Hutt mayor settles legal dispute with ex-councillor Chris Milne

The PostNZ HeraldThursday 23 October 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated

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Former Lower Hutt mayor Campbell Barry has settled legal action against former councillor Chris Milne regarding Facebook posts. Milne apologised to Barry's wife after being accused of making false allegations that led to online abuse of the mayor's family. Milne stated there was no point in proceeding to trial.

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First reported by The Post, Thu 23 Oct 2025, 10:14am · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 3 hours
  1. The PostThe Post

    Former Hutt mayor Campbell Barry settles social media ‘abuse’ dispute with Chris Milne (opens in new tab)

  2. NZ HeraldNZ Herald

    Ex-Hutt councillor Chris Milne apologises in court battle with former Mayor Campbell Barry (opens in new tab)