PremiumNZ Herald13 Aug, 2026 05:00 PM4 mins to readA whistleblower has sent photos to the Serious Fraud Office and Auckland Council that allegedly show stolen ballot papers for the 2025 Manurewa Local Board election.Fresh allegations of vote rigging at last year’s local government elections have been made to Auckland Council and the Serious Fraud Office, the Herald can reveal.Both organisations were approached by a whistleblower this week and are understood to be assessing the claims.

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