Second Chance or Safety Risk | Auckland News

Auckland News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 5, 2026 · 1m

A convicted child sex offender, David Triggs, was allowed to stay in a nationwide camping club despite his past crimes — a decision that sparked outrage, triggered a committee member’s resignation, and reignited debates over reintegration versus safety. Triggs, released on parole in 2013 after serving three years of a nine-year sentence, was granted membership based on the club’s belief in second chances — even as a concerned member raised red flags. His offenses, spanning years and involving rape and indecent assault, remain deeply troubling. Though the Parole Board deemed him low risk due…