Whanganui mayor regrets speaking at Charlie Kirk vigil

Wednesday 1 October 2025 · 5 outlets · 2 reports · updated Thu 2 Oct 2025, 10:30am

In this story Andrew Tripe, Charlie Kirk

Whanganui Mayor Andrew Tripe has expressed regret after speaking at a candlelit vigil for American conservative Charlie Kirk. Tripe stated he knew very little about Kirk before his death and apologised for any upset caused following community backlash and online debate.

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1. The PostWed 1 Oct 2025, 5:11pm

   Whanganui mayor regrets speaking at Charlie Kirk vigil after backlash (opens in new tab)

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2. NZ HeraldThu 2 Oct 2025, 10:30am

   Whanganui Mayor Andrew Tripe ‘sorry for upset caused’ by speech at Charlie Kirk vigil (opens in new tab)