PremiumLane NicholsReporter & Desk Editor - Auckland·NZ Herald·21 Aug, 2026 10:00 PM5 mins to read‌Auckland Council CEO Phil Wilson (inset) is appointing an observer to the Manurewa Local Board after allegations of vote rigging and stolen ballot papers.Auckland Council is appointing an observer to the beleaguered Manurewa Local Board as CEO Phil Wilson concedes some sitting members may have secured their seats by cheating. “There is that possibility.”Wilson is urging police to determine if the election was rigged and whether criminal offending has occurred.

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