Ruapehu candidate abandons campaign following abuse and intimidation

Friday 3 October 2025 · 5 outlets · 4 reports · updated Fri 3 Oct 2025, 2:43pm

In this story Ruapehu District Council

A candidate in the Ruapehu District election has stopped campaigning due to brutal online abuse, threats, and vandalism. The Ruapehu District Council has condemned the harassment, noting that some candidates have faced public confrontations and damage to campaign billboards.

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1. NZ HeraldFri 3 Oct 2025, 11:45am

   Candidate says abuse forced them to give up campaigning in Ruapehu election (opens in new tab)

2. 1NewsFri 3 Oct 2025, 12:18pm

   Ruapehu candidate gives up campaigning after 'brutal' online abuse (opens in new tab)

3. The PostFri 3 Oct 2025, 2:39pm

   Abuse forces candidate to give up campaigning in Ruapehu election (opens in new tab)

   Also on Waikato Times (opens in new tab)

4. RNZFri 3 Oct 2025, 2:43pm

   Candidate says abuse has forced them to give up Ruapehu election campaign (opens in new tab)