Former Chamber boss Michael Barnett appointed to Manurewa board as vote-rigging scandal deepens

Former Chamber boss Michael Barnett appointed to Manurewa board as vote-rigging scandal deepens

Reporter & Desk Editor - Auckland·NZ Herald·27 Aug, 2026 05:46 AM4 mins to read‌ Former Auckland Chamber of Commerce CEO Michael Barnett has been appointed as an observer on the Manurewa Local Board amid a probe into allegations of electoral fraud.The former head of Auckland’s Chamber of Commerce has been appointed as an observer on the Manurewa Local Board amid a high-profile investigation into allegations of vote rigging and stolen ballots. Auckland Council CEO Phil Wilson announced the unprecedented move last week and conceded some sitting members may have

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