Auckland mayoral candidate reports abuse while putting up campaign signage

NZ HeraldNewsroomTuesday 12 August 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated

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Councillor Kerrin Leoni says she was abused by a member of the public while setting up campaign signs. Leoni, who is running for Auckland mayor, has decided not to advertise her candidacy on her vehicle following the incident. Police were called to the scene.

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First reported by NZ Herald, Tue 12 Aug 2025, 5:00am · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 1 minute
  1. NZ HeraldNZ Herald

    Auckland mayoral candidate Kerrin Leoni says she was abused putting up her signage - police called (opens in new tab)

  2. NewsroomNewsroom

    Given the Wayne Brown silent treatment, Leoni finds her voice (opens in new tab)