NZ Police has confirmed two separate investigations are underway following several complaints received in relation to the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board Election.
Detective Inspector Shaun Vickers of Counties Manukau CIB said Police are currently investigating 16 complaints, forwarded to Police from Election Services.
“This investigation remains in the early stages, however they relate to allegations of electoral fraud,” said Det Insp Vickers.
“Separately, a petition of inquiry into the conduct of the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board (Papatoetoe subdivision) election is before the Manukau District Court.
“The respondent to that petition is the independent Electoral Officer for Auckland (from Election Services),” he said.
