Auckland Mayor Phil Goff says he is appalled by the death threats levelled against his councillors. Photo: NZ Herald FilePolice have said a comment directed at Auckland councillors which referenced the Christchurch mosque gunman "is no threat to any specific individual". Auckland Council called in police after "appalling" death threats were directed at councillors in a Facebook post referencing the Christchurch mosque gunman. Councillor Tracy Mulholland came across the threat, which was posted as a comment on the Auckland Ratepayers' Alliance Facebook page on Thursday morning. Auckland Ratepayers' Alliance you need to remove this comment NOW."

Source: Otago Daily Times July 23, 2020 23:03 UTC