Engaging her in debate about whether she needed to ask such questions was not helpful, she told Cr Ong. Cr Ong had complained about what he claimed were "discriminatory remarks" by Cr Chambers last year about the South Asian community. Cr Ong suggested there was none, other than that they happened at a workshop and in a conversation afterwards. Cr Ong noted the investigation was preliminary and said "it should proceed beyond that". Just before their discussion ended, Ms Dyhrberg asked Cr Ong if he had anything else he thought was relevant at this point.

Source: Otago Daily Times February 08, 2026 17:23 UTC