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Councillor Ong Removed From Meeting | Auckland News
Dunedin councillor Benedict Ong was forcibly removed from a council meeting after escalating chaos over amalgamation talks — this follows a string of public disruptions including student protests and health debates. He sparked controversy by placing Lord of the Flies on the table and likening council assets to a “dowry” for a potential merger, pushing staff to reveal sensitive financial and political details they couldn’t disclose. As councillors raised points of order and the mayor demanded his exit, Ong defiantly refused — until the meeting adjourned with him ousted. Meanwhile, the council…
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