Dunedin councillor faces trespass from University of Otago facilities

Wednesday 2 September 2026 · 4 outlets · 3 reports · updated Wed 2 Sep, 7:02pm

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The Otago University Students' Association plans to trespass Dunedin City Councillor Benedict Ong from its premises following student reports of inappropriate and unwanted behaviour. Ong has described the allegations as a politically motivated false attack.

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1. StuffWed 2 Sep, 3:38pm

   Dunedin councillor faces trespass from University of Otago (opens in new tab)

2. The Post via RNZWed 2 Sep, 6:16pm

   Dunedin councillor Benedict Ong to be trespassed from Otago University Students' Association premises (opens in new tab)

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3. NZ HeraldWed 2 Sep, 7:02pm

   OUSA to trespass Dunedin councillor Benedict Ong after student reports of ‘inappropriate and unwanted behaviours’ (opens in new tab)