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EPISODE · Oct 2, 2023 · 2 MIN

Rafael Gonzalez-Montero: Parliamentary Service Chief Executive on the increased violence faced by political candidates, volunteers, and support staff

from Election 2023 · host Newstalk ZB

Political candidates are facing increased violence.   National says a volunteer's faced death threats, another was attacked by a dog, and one candidate has moved house after threats from a gang.   In the past week, Labour's Angela Roberts says she was slapped at a debate, and Te Pati Maori's Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke says her home was invaded.  Parliamentary Service Chief Executive Rafael Gonzalez-Montero told Mike Hosking that they've seen a rise in attacks and intimidation this election campaign.   He says what's concerning is volunteers and support staff are also experiencing it.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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