Lower Hutt mayor wins legal battle in property dispute

The PostNZ HeraldWednesday 20 August 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated

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A judge has ruled in favour of Lower Hutt mayor Campbell Barry following a property dispute involving his mother-in-law. The case involved various allegations against Barry and his wife, including claims of fraud and corruption. The legal proceedings have highlighted a bitter family disagreement.

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First reported by The Post, Wed 20 Aug 2025, 5:00am · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 8 hours
  1. The PostThe Post

    Hutt mayor Campbell Barry and his wife win bitter property dispute (opens in new tab)

  2. NZ HeraldNZ Herald

    Judge rules in favour of Lower Hutt mayor Campbell Barry in messy property dispute with mother-in-law (opens in new tab)