Ray Chung faces condemnation over explicit email about Tory Whanau

Monday 14 July 2025 · 4 outlets · 4 reports · updated Mon 14 Jul 2025, 9:00pm

In this story Christopher Luxon, Tory Whanau, Ray Chung

Wellington councillor Ray Chung has faced widespread political condemnation following an explicit email regarding Mayor Tory Whanau. While Chung has claimed he is the victim of a smear campaign, Whanau has rejected the email's contents as false and malicious. The council CEO is currently investigating the matter.

How they headlined it

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1. NZ HeraldMon 14 Jul 2025, 4:11pm

   Crown Observer issues warning after Ray Chung’s lewd Tory Whanau email, council CEO investigating (opens in new tab)

2. RNZMon 14 Jul 2025, 7:06pm

   Ray Chung's 'vile' email condemned across the poltical spectrum (opens in new tab)

3. The PostMon 14 Jul 2025, 8:41pm

   Ray Chung maintains political ‘smear’ claim, as some supporters back away (opens in new tab)

4. Otago Daily TimesMon 14 Jul 2025, 9:00pm

   Ray Chung's 'vile' email condemned across the political spectrum (opens in new tab)