Ray Chung campaign event shut down by hecklers

Wednesday 16 July 2025 · 3 outlets · 4 reports · updated Wed 16 Jul 2025, 8:10pm

In this story Ray Chung, Independent Together, Better Wellington

The final event of Ray Chung’s Zero Rates Increase roadshow was ended early following shouting and accusations of assault at a Wellington town hall. Meanwhile, candidate Lily Brown has left the Independent Together group, stating she does not support the campaign's political approach or tactics.

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1. The PostWed 16 Jul 2025, 10:41am

   Hecklers shut down Ray Chung roadshow (opens in new tab)

   • Council candidate ditches under-fire Independent Together group (opens in new tab) Wed 16 Jul 2025, 6:50pm
2. StuffWed 16 Jul 2025, 5:58pm

   How a Ray Chung campaign event descended into chaos (opens in new tab)

3. NZ HeraldWed 16 Jul 2025, 8:10pm

   Wellington mayoralty candidate Ray Chung’s campaign group loses candidate Lily Brown amid email scandal (opens in new tab)