NZ Herald1 Jul, 2026 05:08 AM5 mins to readAlbert-Eden-Puketāpapa Ward councillor Christine Fletcher claims “bullying and name calling normally associated with a school playground” is rife at council. Photo / NZMEAuckland councillor Christine Fletcher has alleged one of her colleagues referred to her during a debate as a “fat f***ing b****” and claims abuse has ramped up during this term.

Fletcher posted on Facebook on Wednesday that the comment was muttered during a recent council meeting. She did not name