West Auckland lawnmower claims threats after Te Pāti Māori vandalism accusations

NZ HeraldRNZThursday 7 August 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated

In this story Te Pāti Māori, Oriini Kaipara, John Tamihere

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A Glen Eden lawnmowing contractor says his livelihood is at risk following accusations from Te Pāti Māori president John Tamihere. The operator claims he has received vile messages and death threats after being accused of vandalising election hoardings. He stated he was actually cleaning his own signs, which had also been vandalised.

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First reported by NZ Herald, Thu 7 Aug 2025, 1:09pm · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 4 hours
  1. NZ HeraldNZ Herald

    Glen Eden lawnmower says livelihood at stake after graffiti claims from Te Pāti Māori president (opens in new tab)

  2. RNZRNZ

    Auckland lawn mower says he's getting death threats after vandalism claims from Te Pāti Māori president (opens in new tab)