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A former Εtara-Papatoetoe Local Board member has filed a petition in the Manukau District Court calling for a judicial inquiry into the 2025 Papatoetoe local election.
The petition cites turnout anomalies, alleged issues with ballot handling and concerns about the integrity of postal voting.
Lehopoaome Vi Hausia, who served on the board last term and was not re-elected, lodged the petition under section 93 of the Local Electoral Act 2001. A public notice confirms the matter is set down for 21 November.
The petition outlines six grounds for an inquiry, including what the petitioner describes as statistical anomalies in turnout, alleged non-delivery or misuse of ballot papers, irregularities involving special and duplicate votes, discrep
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