Ray Chung to remain in Wellington mayoral race after email controversy

Saturday 12 July 2025 · 5 outlets · 5 reports · updated Sat 12 Jul 2025, 11:05am

In this story Tory Whanau, Ray Chung, Tony Randle

Mayoral candidate Ray Chung will continue his campaign despite sending an email containing allegations about Wellington Mayor Tory Whanau. Porirua Mayor Anita Baker has condemned the email as disgraceful. Whanau is reportedly seeking legal advice regarding the claims.

How they headlined it

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1. RNZSat 12 Jul 2025, 4:54am

   'Absolutely disgraceful': Porirua Mayor slams Ray Chung's 'attack' on Tory Whanau (opens in new tab)

2. StuffSat 12 Jul 2025, 5:00am

   Ray Chung stays in the race after salacious sex claims, believes neighbour’s story (opens in new tab)

3. The PostSat 12 Jul 2025, 5:00am

   Chung vs Whanau: The week local politics got ‘dirty’ (opens in new tab)

4. NZ HeraldSat 12 Jul 2025, 10:01am

   Porirua mayor condemns Ray Chung’s ‘disgraceful’ attack on Tory Whanau (opens in new tab)

5. Otago Daily TimesSat 12 Jul 2025, 11:05am

   Mayor slams councillor's 'attack' on Tory Whanau (opens in new tab)