Manurewa Local Board member files complaint over alleged social media harassment

Monday 20 October 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Mon 20 Oct 2025, 7:33pm

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Joseph Allan, a Manurewa Local Board member and Auckland Council candidate, has filed a complaint regarding sustained harassment. He alleges that a man connected to political opponents used fake social media accounts to attack him and other candidates.

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1. StuffMon 20 Oct 2025, 4:43pm

   Local board member alleges harassment by ‘fake’ social media accounts, files complaint (opens in new tab)

2. RNZMon 20 Oct 2025, 7:33pm

   Council candidate alleges fellow candidate behind online attacks (opens in new tab)