Benjamin Doyle death threats

The story so far

Green Party MP Benjamin Doyle received death threats after Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters commented on his social media account, and the Green Party says the comments prompted an immense number of threats and abuse.^{31 Mar 2025} The Green Party called on Prime Minister Christopher Luxon to intervene, alleging that Doyle had received numerous death threats.^{31 Mar 2025} Doyle also faced criticism over inappropriate language on a private social media account.^{1 Apr 2025} Doyle will not return to Parliament this week, and Parliamentary Services is working with him and the Green Party regarding the threats.^{1 Apr 2025}

Latest

Doyle will not return to Parliament this week, and Parliamentary Services is working with him and the Green Party on the threats.^{1 Apr 2025}

What's next

Doyle will not return to Parliament this week.^{1 Apr 2025}

Key moments

1. 31 Mar 2025Green Party says Peters' comments on Doyle's social media prompted death threats and abuse.
2. 31 Mar 2025Luxon questioned on Peters' comments; Green Party calls for intervention.
3. 1 Apr 2025Doyle stays away from Parliament; Parliamentary Services working on threats.

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