The FreeNZ Podcast

In this in-depth VSRF Live interview, New Zealand whistleblower Barry Young recounts how he went from trusted senior Oracle database administrator at Health New Zealand to facing a potential seven-year prison sentence. After building and maintaining the national COVID vaccination payment system, he observed clear clusters of deaths in the data. When internal warnings were ignored, he made a protected disclosure and later released fully anonymised records. Barry explains that the actual criminal charges have nothing to do with leaking data - they relate solely to routine database exports he performed as part of his job weeks earlier. Nearly 1,000 days after his dramatic armed-police arrest he still has no trial date. He details how the original protected-disclosure email was hidden for almost a year, how forensic evidence collapsed under scrutiny, and how Health New Zealand’s own top lawyer declared any examination of the mortality data “unnecessary” while elevating a non-existent privacy breach above potential loss of life.

Here is Liz Gunn’s voice message update to Steve Kirsch who asked to have an update on the latest from how Barry Young’s court appearance went today in Wellington.Transcript:"Hey Steve, quick message.The judge said that he has all the documentation he thinks he needs.He, however, has not yet come to the point of making a decision on whether Barry is a whistleblower or not.To come to that point he said he will thoroughly read all the documentation now, after all these days, over 900 days.He will read it all now and he will either make a decision, which they call it in the courts, on the papers, which means he will issue basically an email to Barry saying, the court will issue an email saying you are a whistleblower, or you’re not a whistleblower before October the 20th, but the latest date for the decision is October the 20th.If he hasn’t made a decision on the papers by October the 20th, then he will make the decision known in court on October the 20th, 2026, at 2.15pm.That is the very outside last time when we will know whether Barry Young is deemed a whistleblower under the Protected Disclosures Act in New Zealand, or whether he is not deemed a whistleblower, in which case he will have to go to a full trial.So yet again, it is extended and extended.He’s been in this process for well over 900 days.It’s extraordinary, Steve.I hope that clarifies."

On the eve of the hearing that will decide whether Barry Young qualifies as a whistleblower under New Zealand law, Andrew Bridgen joins him for a frank discussion about the global stakes.Bridgen explains why governments everywhere fear genuine whistleblowers and why Barry’s pure, single-operator dataset is uniquely powerful.Barry details the extraordinary lengths taken to bury his original protected disclosure email and the Crown’s ongoing refusal to let the court examine the very Data at the heart of the case.Together they reflect on the personal cost of speaking out, the shifting Overton window on vaccine harms, and why this ruling will send a message far beyond New Zealand. A short but significant conversation between two men who have both paid a heavy price for telling uncomfortable Truths.Link to The People cheering loudly as Andrew Bridgen finished his speech in parliament to the House of Commons in April 2024: https://youtu.be/T3IOaRzPLkE?si=KgHyXDtvP8NiwtNMAndrew's full speech on Excess Deaths & Covid vaccine: https://youtu.be/EFarbO6GCK0To support Andrew’s ongoing legal case against Matt Hancock: https://www.gofundme.com/f/s2jzsSupport FreeNZ:Substack: https://freenz.substack.com/Locals: https://freenz.locals.comBuy Me A Coffee: www.buymeacoffee.com/supportfreenzKo-fi: https://ko-fi.com/freenzhttps://freenz.carrd.coEmail: freenewzealand[at]protonmail[dot]com for bank account details.Affiliates:Dioxi Care - Chlorine Dioxide based Oral Care, Skin Care & Veterinary & Wound Care: https://frontierpharm.com/?sca_ref=9717384.brQladA5pgSnoot Spray - Chlorine Dioxide based Nasal Cleaner: https://www.snootspray.com/?sca_ref=9667634.AV2NJQvGlTBlock Blue Light - Red Light Glasses, Full Spectrum Lightbulbs & Sleep Tools to optimise your light environment and prioritise your wellbeing: https://www.blockbluelight.co.nz/?ref=FreeNZMediaWide Awake Media - Freedom T-Shirts: https://wideawake.clothing/en-nz?sca_ref=9458851.1aXfjvGDqL

In this landmark full interview, Barry Young - the senior Oracle DBA who built New Zealand’s COVID pay-per-dose vaccination database - tells his complete story.Fully supportive of the rollout at the beginning, he describes how he began seeing statistically impossible clusters of deaths linked to the same sites and days, including walk-in centres across all age groups.After making a protected disclosure to Health New Zealand’s executive leadership team, he faced swift retaliation: an armed police raid, physical injury, and years of legal warfare.Barry details the burying of key evidence, the Crown’s refusal to show the data to the judge, the personal anguish of carrying the knowledge for years, the colossal financial incentives of $30–35 per shot, and why the case ultimately boils down to one simple question - is he a whistleblower or not?He ends with a direct appeal to Winston Peters and a message of resolve: “Either way, we’re going to win.”Support FreeNZ:Substack: https://freenz.substack.com/Locals: https://freenz.locals.comBuy Me A Coffee: www.buymeacoffee.com/supportfreenzKo-fi: https://ko-fi.com/freenzhttps://freenz.carrd.coEmail: freenewzealand[at]protonmail[dot]com for bank account details.Affiliates:Dioxi Care - Chlorine Dioxide based Oral Care, Skin Care & Veterinary & Wound Care: https://frontierpharm.com/?sca_ref=9717384.brQladA5pgSnoot Spray - Chlorine Dioxide based Nasal Cleaner: https://www.snootspray.com/?sca_ref=9667634.AV2NJQvGlTBlock Blue Light - Red Light Glasses, Full Spectrum Lightbulbs & Sleep Tools to optimise your light environment and prioritise your wellbeing: https://www.blockbluelight.co.nz/?ref=FreeNZMediaWide Awake Media - Freedom T-Shirts: https://wideawake.clothing/en-nz?sca_ref=9458851.1aXfjvGDqL

In this wide-ranging interview from Budapest, Andrew Bridgen updates listeners on his authorised call with imprisoned lawyer Reiner Fuellmich, which was mysteriously cut off as Reiner described his criminal abduction from Mexico by German authorities.Bridgen shares that Reiner remains resilient after nearly three years in prison and is planning a global “Nuremberg II” process - one major hearing with top expert witnesses whose evidence can then be used by every country to indict their own leaders.Bridgen also discusses his meeting with Hungarian biochemist Professor Laszlo (formerly of UCLA), who has been advising Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and believes a six-month clock is now ticking on mandatory double-blind saline placebo trials for COVID and other vaccines.The conversation covers threats facing RFK Jr., the role of adjuvants and modified mRNA, the recent attack on Anne Widdecombe, Tommy Robinson’s treatment, the ongoing case of journalist Alex Belfield, and the systematic use of lawfare against those who challenge official narratives.A candid discussion on the state of free speech, justice, and accountability across the West.You can Email Alex Belfield by going on https://emailaprisoner.com/Stoke Heath prisonPrisoner numberA4747EWAlex appreciates your support.Support FreeNZ:Substack: https://freenz.substack.com/Locals: https://freenz.locals.comBuy Me A Coffee: www.buymeacoffee.com/supportfreenzKo-fi: https://ko-fi.com/freenzhttps://freenz.carrd.coEmail: freenewzealand[at]protonmail[dot]com for bank account details.Affiliates:Dioxi Care - Chlorine Dioxide based Oral Care, Skin Care & Veterinary & Wound Care: https://frontierpharm.com/?sca_ref=9717384.brQladA5pgSnoot Spray - Chlorine Dioxide based Nasal Cleaner: https://www.snootspray.com/?sca_ref=9667634.AV2NJQvGlTBlock Blue Light - Red Light Glasses, Full Spectrum Lightbulbs & Sleep Tools to optimise your light environment and prioritise your wellbeing: https://www.blockbluelight.co.nz/?ref=FreeNZMediaWide Awake Media - Freedom T-Shirts: https://wideawake.clothing/en-nz?sca_ref=9458851.1aXfjvGDqL

Nigel Antony Gray, a New Zealand researcher known for detailed Official Information Act (OIA) requests, discusses a recent police response that accused him of being “vexatious". The police say they are now actively monitoring his social media posts, and they have refused to give further information on the new compulsory roadside oral drug testing regime, which Gray was seeking further information about, including asking specifically about safety data.The conversation covers Gray’s concerns about the clear lack of safety data on the roadside drug swabs and chemical fluids, and the potential long-term health risks these could entail. High false positive rates, and concerns about infringing upon the Bill Of Rights are other major concerns. As well as broader issues of police transparency, freedom of speech, and government accountability (or the lack therof...).Gray also shares insights into his analytical research methods and work on topics such as shipping emissions containing cloud condensation nuclei (CCN), and the negative impacts of this pollution on New Zealand's atmospheric conditions.Links:Police now refusing OIA requests — and monitoring my Facebook posts?: https://www.facebook.com/groups/513077184341057/posts/1308987041416730/The Police are now reading my posts: https://www.facebook.com/nigel.gray.5/posts/pfbid02GDz2z6rcAKom21AY2QRCpmbbMpB1c8rwNia3hWNcxgBxASnNbJQDgmJTQMtEnwz5l?rdid=caIouLpMW1JifStZROAD SIDE Drug Testing Explained in Simple Terms: https://www.advancediagnostics.co.nz/road-side-drug-testing-explained-in-simple-terms/Bill Of Rights - Section 9: Right not to be subjected to torture or cruel treatment: https://nzccl.org.nz/bill-of-rights-act/section-9-right-not-to-be-subjected-to-torture-or-cruel-treatment/New Zealand Police - Drug screening test Info: https://www.police.govt.nz/advice-services/drugs-and-alcohol/roadside-drug-driving-testing/health-and-safety-and-privacySecurtec Saliva drug test DrugWipe: https://www.securetec.net/en/products/saliva-drug-test-drugwipe/Where do cloud condensation nuclei (CCN) come from?: https://courses.ems.psu.edu/meteo300/node/67191% of Kiwis over the age of 65 are on some form of medication: https://www.nzherald.co.nz/lifestyle/hannah-mcqueen-could-your-prescription-medication-be-speeding-up-your-decline/premium/AAPO74ZR45CPVIYO3TFHDVNQ6A/NEW ZEALAND PRO-SURVIVAL CHARTER: https://www.facebook.com/groups/945959371693458Nigel Antony Gray on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nigel.gray.5/Nigel on Substack: https://nigelgrayearthpulse.substack.comTo send a tip to Nigel for the important work he is doing:Name: Nigel Antony GrayAccount: 03-1771-0572896-00Support FreeNZ:Substack: https://freenz.substack.com/Locals: https://freenz.locals.comBuy Me A Coffee: www.buymeacoffee.com/supportfreenzKo-fi: https://ko-fi.com/freenzhttps://freenz.carrd.coEmail: freenewzealand[at]protonmail[dot]com for bank account details.Affiliates:Dioxi Care - Chlorine Dioxide based Oral Care, Skin Care & Veterinary & Wound Care: https://frontierpharm.com/?sca_ref=9717384.brQladA5pgSnoot Spray - Chlorine Dioxide based Nasal Cleaner: https://www.snootspray.com/?sca_ref=9667634.AV2NJQvGlTBlock Blue Light - Red Light Glasses, Full Spectrum Lightbulbs & Sleep Tools to optimise your light environment and prioritise your wellbeing: https://www.blockbluelight.co.nz/?ref=FreeNZMediaWide Awake Media - Freedom T-Shirts: https://wideawake.clothing/en-nz?sca_ref=9458851.1aXfjvGDqL

Liz Gunn speaks with researcher Clare Swinney about alarming preparations underway in New Zealand councils for a potential high pathogenicity avian influenza (HPAI / bird flu) scenario. Swinney details millions of dollars allocated by the Ministry for Primary Industries for planning, including chicken culling and carcass disposal, dairy cattle considerations, PPE stockpiling, water treatment, and emergency communications.The discussion examines the scientific claims, reliance on PCR testing, historical precedents of mass culling overseas, and parallels with previous pandemic responses. Swinney and Gunn question the transparency of these behind-the-scenes meetings and the potential impacts on food supply and public trust.Links:The Auckland HPAI Plan via Clare's article: https://clareswinney.wordpress.com/2026/03/23/nz-insider-warns-covid-blueprint-guiding-bird-flu-pandemic-planning/What’s The Latest “Bird Flu” Scare Really About? (Article): https://clareswinney.wordpress.com/2026/02/16/whats-the-latest-bird-flu-scare-really-about/BBC article regarding the mRNA bird flu vaccine trial: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cy41z0yj8mjoProf Jemma Geoghegan speaks about avian influenza (video): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q2SLQiKFRx8The paper by David Crowe and Torsten Engelbrecht titled: Avian flu virus H5N1: No proof for existence, pathogenicity, or pandemic potential; non-“H5N1” causation omitted: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7173052/Dr Sam Bailey - Taking Away Your Chickens: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YsrV8ta8ox4Dr Sam Bailey - Secrets of Influenza: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wzGxKTzuDv0Jon Rappoport - The Creation of A False Epidemic: https://solari.com/the-creation-of-a-false-epidemic-with-jon-rappoport/Jon Rappoport on Substack: https://jonrappoport.substack.com/Avian influenza newsletters, fact sheets, science reports, and other resources (MPI): https://www.mpi.govt.nz/biosecurity/pest-and-disease-threats-to-new-zealand/animal-disease-threats-to-new-zealand/high-pathogenicity-avian-influenza/avian-influenza-newsletters-fact-sheets-and-other-resourcesNew Zealand Clinical Research - Current Trials: https://www.nzcr.co.nz/current-trials/More than One Billion NZ dollars to Moderna from US Government for mRNA Bird Flu Vaccine: https://fortune.com/well/article/bird-flu-vaccine-moderna-mrna-pandemic-influenza-immunization/Jon Fleetwood Article - $19.4 Billion Federal Influenza Pandemic Bill Introduced: H.R. 8447: https://jonfleetwood.substack.com/p/194-billion-federal-influenza-pandemicVitamin D Is More Effective Than Flu Vaccine, Study Says,https://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2023/12/09/vitamin-d-better-than-flu-vaccine.aspxWHO - Global Influenza Programme: https://www.who.int/teams/global-influenza-programme/avian-influenza/avian-a-h5n1-virusFollow Clare: https://clareswinney.wordpress.com/Contact Clare: [email protected] FreeNZ:Substack: https://freenz.substack.com/Locals: https://freenz.locals.comBuy Me A Coffee: www.buymeacoffee.com/supportfreenzKo-fi: https://ko-fi.com/freenzhttps://freenz.carrd.coEmail: freenewzealand[at]protonmail[dot]com for bank account details.Affiliates:Dioxi Care - Chlorine Dioxide based Oral Care, Skin Care & Veterinary & Wound Care: https://frontierpharm.com/?sca_ref=9717384.brQladA5pgSnoot Spray - Chlorine Dioxide based Nasal Cleaner: https://www.snootspray.com/?sca_ref=9667634.AV2NJQvGlTBlock Blue Light - Red Light Glasses, Full Spectrum Lightbulbs & Sleep Tools to optimise your light environment and prioritise your wellbeing: https://www.blockbluelight.co.nz/?ref=FreeNZMediaWide Awake Media - Freedom T-Shirts: https://wideawake.clothing/en-nz?sca_ref=9458851.1aXfjvGDqL

Liz Gunn speaks with Andrew Bridgen following the not guilty verdict for Dale Vincent, a military veteran with PTSD who was prosecuted for allegedly assaulting a police officer during a 2022 attempt to shut down a COVID vaccine clinic. Bridgen details the three-year, eight-month legal battle, the judge’s decisions to exclude key defence witnesses (including himself, Dr. Aseem Malhotra, John O’Looney and others), and how the jury still found Vincent not guilty despite significant obstacles. The discussion covers concerns about judicial bias, the critical role of jury trials, and what this outcome signals about public awareness of COVID vaccine harms in the UK.Support Andrew Bridgen via his Website: https://abridgen.uk/Andrew Bridgen on X/Twitter - https://x.com/ABridgenAndrew Bridgen’s website - https://abridgen.uk/fund-my-work/Support FreeNZ:Substack: https://freenz.substack.com/Locals: https://freenz.locals.comBuy Me A Coffee: www.buymeacoffee.com/supportfreenzKo-fi: https://ko-fi.com/freenzhttps://freenz.carrd.coEmail: freenewzealand[at]protonmail[dot]com for bank account details.Affiliates:Dioxi Care - Chlorine Dioxide based Oral Care, Skin Care & Veterinary & Wound Care: https://frontierpharm.com/?sca_ref=9717384.brQladA5pgSnoot Spray - Chlorine Dioxide based Nasal Cleaner: https://www.snootspray.com/?sca_ref=9667634.AV2NJQvGlTWide Awake Media - Freedom T-Shirts: https://wideawake.clothing/en-nz?sca_ref=9458851.1aXfjvGDqL

Liz Gunn speaks with Andrew Bridgen the day before his important defamation appeal hearing against former UK Health Secretary Matt Hancock. Bridgen outlines the status of the long-running case, including Hancock’s admissions that the statements were defamatory, caused him serious harm, and that no defence of truth has been offered. The discussion covers the background — Bridgen’s opposition to COVID vaccines for young children — the significance of the upcoming hearing at the Royal Courts of Justice, and the fact that it will be live-streamed. Bridgen also briefly reflects on speaking at the large London rally the previous Saturday.Links to support Andrew: https://www.gofundme.com/f/s2jzshttps://abridgen.uk/fund-my-work/Support FreeNZ:Substack: https://freenz.substack.com/Locals: https://freenz.locals.comBuy Me A Coffee: www.buymeacoffee.com/supportfreenzKo-fi: https://ko-fi.com/freenzhttps://freenz.carrd.coEmail: freenewzealand[at]protonmail[dot]com for bank account details.Affiliates:Dioxi Care - Chlorine Dioxide based Oral Care, Skin Care & Veterinary & Wound Care: https://frontierpharm.com/?sca_ref=9717384.brQladA5pgSnoot Spray - Chlorine Dioxide based Nasal Cleaner: https://www.snootspray.com/?sca_ref=9667634.AV2NJQvGlTWide Awake Media - Freedom T-Shirts: https://wideawake.clothing/en-nz?sca_ref=9458851.1aXfjvGDqL

Liz Gunn calls Andrew Bridgen on the morning of the major London march and rally. Bridgen discusses his journey to central London, speaking alongside Tommy Robinson, the large expected turnout, and last-minute changes to the event schedule by authorities. They talk about the importance of peaceful protest, concerns over mass immigration, political betrayal, and government attempts to restrict public gatherings. Bridgen shares that he will deliver a positive message focused on solutions while addressing the current state of UK politics. The conversation reflects strong support from New Zealand viewers for the event.Support FreeNZ:Substack: https://freenz.substack.com/Locals: https://freenz.locals.comBuy Me A Coffee: www.buymeacoffee.com/supportfreenzKo-fi: https://ko-fi.com/freenzhttps://freenz.carrd.coEmail: freenewzealand[at]protonmail[dot]com for bank account details.Affiliates:Dioxi Care - Chlorine Dioxide based Oral Care, Skin Care & Veterinary & Wound Care: https://frontierpharm.com/?sca_ref=9717384.brQladA5pgSnoot Spray - Chlorine Dioxide based Nasal Cleaner: https://www.snootspray.com/?sca_ref=9667634.AV2NJQvGlTWide Awake Media - Freedom T-Shirts: https://wideawake.clothing/en-nz?sca_ref=9458851.1aXfjvGDqL

In response to New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon's comments on May 11th referring to discontent as coming from a “grumpy few,” rather than a substantial voting base of conservative Kiwis and long-established National supporters.Links:Open Letter tweet by @Being_Kara: https://x.com/Being_Kara/status/2053651485561635277The Redbaiter: https://x.com/TheRedbaiter/status/2053704891131142582?s=20Gaye Ess tweet: https://x.com/gaye_ess/status/2053058580253909373/photo/1Support FreeNZ:Substack: https://freenz.substack.com/Locals: https://freenz.locals.comBuy Me A Coffee: www.buymeacoffee.com/supportfreenzKo-fi: https://ko-fi.com/freenzhttps://freenz.carrd.coEmail: freenewzealand[at]protonmail[dot]com for bank account details.Affiliates:Dioxi Care - Chlorine Dioxide based Oral Care, Skin Care & Veterinary & Wound Care: https://frontierpharm.com/?sca_ref=9717384.brQladA5pgSnoot Spray - Chlorine Dioxide based Nasal Cleaner: https://www.snootspray.com/?sca_ref=9667634.AV2NJQvGlTWide Awake Media - Freedom T-Shirts: https://wideawake.clothing/en-nz?sca_ref=9458851.1aXfjvGDqL

REPORT: A shocking revelation from whistleblower Barry Young's case has many people asking whether the New Zealand government just admitted it does not care if COVID vaccines caused excess deaths.After nearly 900 days of legal warfare, Young says officials are refusing to even examine the anonymised government vaccine death data he exposed, while arguing in court that whether excess mortality occurred is “irrelevant.”Young claims the data shows a major spike in deaths, and says authorities are desperate to keep the numbers out of the public court record because once they are officially acknowledged, accountability may become impossible to avoid.What happens next could change everything.If Young is recognised as a protected whistleblower, the case becomes a historic victory for whistleblower protections in New Zealand. If he loses, the case moves toward discovery, where Young says government officials could finally be forced to answer questions in open court.This is now being viewed as one of the only major legal cases in the world involving real government vaccine data.The outcome of this case could determine whether the COVID playbook is ever used on the public again.Watch Maria Zeee's explosive report with Liz Gunn before tomorrow’s ruling changes everything.Original Upload - https://x.com/vigilantfox/status/2054350973112324111?s=46&t=IR9dNOolcIaktwqL_gXgvw

In this update with Whistleblower Barry Young, we discuss his latest court developments in the Protected Disclosures Act immunity hearing.Young explains that the Crown has stated it no longer wishes to cross-examine him on the vaccine mortality evidence and has described excess deaths linked to the vaccines as “irrelevant,” even if proven.Young details statistical analysis he provided to the court, including comparisons of observed versus expected deaths in 2022 for a cohort of approximately 2.2 million people.The discussion addresses delays in the case, now approaching 900 days since his arrest, transparency in court proceedings, and the broader implications for whistleblower protections in New Zealand.Young also comments on public interest in the May 14 hearing in Wellington. Please do turn up in support of Barry if you can.Barry Young on X/Twitter: https://x.com/BarryYoungNZSupport FreeNZ:Substack: https://freenz.substack.com/Locals: https://freenz.locals.comBuy Me A Coffee: www.buymeacoffee.com/supportfreenzKo-fi: https://ko-fi.com/freenzhttps://freenz.carrd.coEmail: freenewzealand[at]protonmail[dot]com for bank account details.Affiliates:Dioxi Care - Chlorine Dioxide based Oral Care, Skin Care & Veterinary & Wound Care: https://frontierpharm.com/?sca_ref=9717384.brQladA5pgSnoot Spray - Chlorine Dioxide based Nasal Cleaner: https://www.snootspray.com/?sca_ref=9667634.AV2NJQvGlTWide Awake Media - Freedom T-Shirts: https://wideawake.clothing/en-nz?sca_ref=9458851.1aXfjvGDqL

Liz Gunn speaks with former UK MP Andrew Bridgen about shared governance patterns in the UK and New Zealand. They discuss the New Zealand-India Free Trade Agreement and its implications for sovereignty, technology transfer, and migration. The conversation addresses digital ID proposals, uni-party politics, and alignment with UN Agenda 2030 and World Economic Forum initiatives.Support Andrew Bridgen via his Website: https://abridgen.uk/Andrew Bridgen on X/Twitter - https://x.com/ABridgenAndrew Bridgen’s website - https://abridgen.uk/fund-my-work/Support Dr. David Cartland: https://www.drdavidcartland.com/Support FreeNZ:Substack: https://freenz.substack.com/Locals: https://freenz.locals.comBuy Me A Coffee: www.buymeacoffee.com/supportfreenzKo-fi: https://ko-fi.com/freenzhttps://freenz.carrd.coAffiliates:Dioxi Care - Chlorine Dioxide based Oral Care, Skin Care & Veterinary & Wound Care: https://frontierpharm.com/?sca_ref=9717384.brQladA5pgSnoot Spray - Chlorine Dioxide based Nasal Cleaner: https://www.snootspray.com/?sca_ref=9667634.AV2NJQvGlTNavigate the matrix with this 2026 Year of the Fire Horse Numerology & Astrology Calendar: https://gumroad.com/a/809846675/itcfmgWide Awake Media - Freedom T-Shirts: https://wideawake.clothing/en-nz?sca_ref=9458851.1aXfjvGDqL

Liz Gunn speaks with Amanda, a former tenancy manager and property professional with 10 years of experience (including time working for Housing NZ), about her harrowing battle with Kainga Ora. After being defrauded of her life savings by a dishonest trustee, Amanda and her 88-year-old mother were forced into state housing.When Kainga Ora decided to sell the property, Amanda was pressured for months to sign a false “voluntary relinquishment” declaration before any relocation options would be offered. Refusing to lie, she faced repeated threats of immediate eviction onto the street with her elderly, frail, and blind mother.Amanda details the coercion, breaches of mandatory processes, withheld information, and what she describes as deliberate delays and misleading tactics by Kainga Ora staff. She highlights how the system appears designed to wear tenants down, with adjudicators seemingly favouring the agency.This is not an isolated case - Amanda believes many other Housing NZ tenants are enduring similar treatment but lack the knowledge or resources to fight back.The case raises serious questions about tenant rights, delegated authority, and accountability within New Zealand’s social housing system.Amanda's hearing starts at 2:15pm on Wednesday 29th April, 2026, at Manukau District Court in Room 15.NewstalkZB article: https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/national/coercion-tenant-blind-mum-must-voluntarily-leave-state-home-or-face-eviction/Tenancy Tribunal Transcript: https://mega.nz/file/bNJxFKIA#DICBajZdhIwGE-dUCciDZPjCKv67yJz76SnZEH0Yyjs