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Wairarapa mayors have joined local authority leaders in welcoming recently passed anti-stalking legislation, with one citing a local uptick in online harassment of elected members.
Carterton mayor Steve Cretney described the passing of the new law which creates a new offence last week, as positive.
"Anything that strengthens the safety and wellbeing of elected members is a positive step, adding clarity around what constitutes threatening or harassing behaviour, and reinforcing the expectation that public debate can be robust - but must remain constructive, respectful and safe - is ben
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