Vote Rigging Allegations in Manurewa | Auckland News

Auckland News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Sep 7, 2026 · 2m

South Auckland’s Manurewa Local Board elections are in chaos after shocking claims of vote rigging—dozens of votes allegedly cast on a single street, including from people who’ve been dead for years. A local newspaper’s door-to-door investigation uncovered suspiciously high turnout in a state housing complex where residents swear they never voted. Ballot theft and impersonation are suspected, with whistleblowers reportedly sending photos of stolen ballots to police. One woman’s name appeared on ballots despite her having left the country years ago. The Serious Fraud Office is now involved…