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Father of drowning victim criticises mayor over waterfront video

The PostRNZNZ HeraldOtago Daily TimesTuesday 4 November 2025 · 4 outlets · 3 reports · updated

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Roger Calkin has expressed anger after Wellington Mayor Andrew Little filmed a social media announcement regarding the removal of harbour safety fences. The video was recorded near the site where Calkin's son, Sandy, died and where Isaac Levings also recently drowned.

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First reported by The Post, Tue 4 Nov 2025, 12:00pm · 3 reports from 3 outlets over 8 hours
  1. The PostThe Post

    'Sickening': Grieving dad slams Andrew Little waterfront fencing announcement (opens in new tab)

  2. RNZRNZ

    Father of man who drowned in Wellington Harbour appalled by Andrew Little's video (opens in new tab)

    Also on NZ Herald (opens in new tab)

  3. Otago Daily TimesOtago Daily Times

    Father of drowning victim appalled by mayor's video (opens in new tab)