Wellington mayor calls for investigation into David Seymour's comments

Monday 23 June 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Mon 23 Jun 2025, 4:18pm

In this story Christopher Luxon, David Seymour, Tory Whanau, Vladimir Putin

Wellington mayor Tory Whanau has written to Prime Minister Christopher Luxon requesting an investigation into Deputy Prime Minister David Seymour. Whanau alleges Seymour has led an online harassment and intimidation campaign against academics and compared Christchurch council staff to Vladimir Putin.

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1. The Press via The PostMon 23 Jun 2025, 3:14pm

   Tory Whanau calls for David Seymour council ‘harassment’ investigation (opens in new tab)

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2. StuffMon 23 Jun 2025, 4:18pm

   Wellington mayor accuses Seymour of online harassment campaign against academics (opens in new tab)