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Whistleblower Photos Trigger Police Probe Into Manurewa Ballot Fraud

By Drooid · Sep 29, 2026, 3:02 AM UTC · How we work

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New Zealand whistleblower sent photos of allegedly stolen ballot papers in the 2025 Manurewa Local Board election, prompting police investigation.
The Herald uncovered a dozen fraudulent votes on one Manurewa street, including a ballot for a deceased woman.
A council submission recommended ending postal voting because of declining turnout and reliability concerns.
The submission said booth voting could cost up to $40 million, versus $16 million for postal voting.

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New Zealand whistleblower sent photos of allegedly stolen ballot papers in the 2025 Manurewa Local Board election, prompting police investigation.
The Herald uncovered a dozen fraudulent votes on one Manurewa street, including a ballot for a deceased woman.
A council submission recommended ending postal voting because of declining turnout and reliability concerns.
The submission said booth voting could cost up to $40 million, versus $16 million for postal voting.