Auckland local board member apologises for gesture to Justice Minister

Wednesday 3 September 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Wed 3 Sep 2025, 3:24pm

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Ōrākei Local Board member Troy Churton has apologised after making a finger gun gesture toward Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith. The incident occurred during a community meeting in Mt Eden regarding a high density building proposal.

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1. RNZWed 3 Sep 2025, 2:42pm

   Auckland local body member apologises for making finger gun gesture to Justice Minister (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldWed 3 Sep 2025, 3:24pm

   Gun gesture to Government minister at meeting prompts apology from Ōrākei Local Board’s Troy Churton (opens in new tab)