Graham Bloxham withdraws from Wellington mayoral race

Tuesday 29 July 2025 · 6 outlets · 3 reports · updated Tue 29 Jul 2025, 9:35pm

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Graham Bloxham has decided not to run for mayor of Wellington. The 57-year-old social media administrator cited personal attacks and bullying abuse as reasons for quitting the race before submitting his nomination.

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1. NZ HeraldTue 29 Jul 2025, 6:15pm

   Controversial Wellington mayoral candidate Graham Bloxham quits race (opens in new tab)

2. The PostTue 29 Jul 2025, 8:36pm

   No Wellington mayoralty bid for Graham Bloxham (opens in new tab)

3. Waikato Times via RNZTue 29 Jul 2025, 9:35pm

   Graham Bloxham drops out of Wellington mayoral race (opens in new tab)

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