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Wellington Councillor Resigns After Police Alert; Philip Sutton Dead

5/19/2026

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Councillor Chris Chung resigned as chair of Wellington’s search sub-committee after Mayor Tory Little was notified of police concerns.
Inspector Dean Silvester of Wellington City Police informed Mayor Little about the alleged misconduct.
Mayor Little said he is taking the councillor’s resignation seriously and is considering what steps, if any, should follow.
The missing person, Philip Sutton, was later discovered dead at the mouth of Karori Stream.

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Councillor Chris Chung resigned as chair of Wellington’s search sub-committee after Mayor Tory Little was notified of police concerns.
Inspector Dean Silvester of Wellington City Police informed Mayor Little about the alleged misconduct.
Mayor Little said he is taking the councillor’s resignation seriously and is considering what steps, if any, should follow.
The missing person, Philip Sutton, was later discovered dead at the mouth of Karori Stream.