Ngatai Withdraws Amid Threats | Auckland News

Auckland News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 26, 2026 · 1m

George Ngatai, New Zealand First candidate for Papakura, is stepping down after alleging he received blackmail and extortion threats tied to his radio work — including demands for cash and a better show slot, with threats to leak private info. His wife, Raewyn Bhana, also faced threats after raising concerns about electoral fraud, prompting her to report it to police and the Serious Fraud Office. Though they refuse to be silenced, Ngatai chose to withdraw to avoid distracting his party, which he says trusted him. New Zealand First has accepted his resignation and wished him well. Listen in…